B026-33R_May_25_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation issued by the City of Meriden Parks & Recreation Department for the complete refurbishment and upgrade of the pool filtration system at Hubbard Park, located at 999 West Main Street in Meriden, Connecticut. The scope of work includes removal of the existing filtration system and installation of new components consisting of 10-inch Schedule 40 PVC main drain sumps, 8-inch Schedule 40 PVC wall inlets and return piping, a new pump and strainer with 680 gallons per minute capacity, and new high-pressure sand horizontal filters. Additional work encompasses pressure testing of existing lines, connection of new perimeter piping to existing systems, installation of new Bray valves with flanges and stainless steel stems, reconnection of the sanitation system, complete labeling of all piping, repair or replacement of pool deck or structural elements as necessary, and staff instruction on system operation. The vendor question submission deadline is June 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, and bids must be submitted by June 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT through the City's OpenGov ePortal. The City anticipates awarding the contract in July 2026, with work commencing by August 2026 and expected completion within 120 days.

Bidders must submit a lump sum bid accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount and must possess three specific Connecticut state licenses: Swimming Pool Builder, Swimming Pool Plumber, and Home Improvement Contractor. The successful contractor must provide both a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Additional required submissions include a notarized Non-Collusive Bid Statement, a Request for Status as a Meriden Based Business form, a Bidder's Qualification Statement detailing similar projects completed within the last five years, and a Form of Surety Guaranty. Local preference under City of Meriden Code Section 3-14 applies, allowing City-based business bidders whose bids are not more than 10 percent higher than the lowest bid to accept the award at the lowest bid amount. Prevailing wage rates are mandatory, the contract is subject to Build America Buy America Act requirements for domestic content in materials, and the City is exempt from Connecticut sales and use taxes and federal excise taxes, which must not be included in the bid price. All work must comply with Connecticut Department of Public Health codes and regulations, NSF and VGB standards, and achieve a six-hour pool flow turnover requirement. Inquiries should be directed to Susan Martel, Procurement Officer, at 203-630-4115 or smartel@meridenct.gov.