B026-56_May_11_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut for flooring removal and replacement services at the media center of Orville H. Platt High School located at 220 Coe Avenue in Meriden. The project scope encompasses removing existing carpet, scraping and patching the concrete substrate, and installing new carpet tile across approximately 5,630 square feet, with installation of a 4-inch cove base and vinyl transitions where required. The specified carpet tile product is Mannington Quadrant Collection (Xpress Book 4) or an equal product. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City eProcurement Portal (OpenGov) no later than 11:00 a.m. on June 3, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the school site, and the deadline for submitting questions is May 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. All work must be completed during the summer break period between June 22 and August 7, 2026. The successful bidder must provide and maintain dumpsters for disposal of construction debris throughout the project duration.

Bids must be submitted as a lump sum with a bid bond equal to ten percent of the bid amount. The project is subject to state contract compliance requirements that include a 25 percent small business enterprise set-aside and a 6.25 percent minority-, women-, and disabled-owned business enterprise set-aside on the state-funded portion of the contract. Payment will be made not less than thirty days following completion of services. The successful bidder must obtain all necessary permits and maintain appropriate state licenses and certifications. The project is funded through a DRIP Grant and is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and the Build America Buy America Act domestic content procurement preference. The City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise taxes and state sales and use taxes, which should not be included in bid pricing. Inquiries should be directed to Susan Martel, Procurement Officer, at 203-630-4115, smartel@meridenct.gov.