B027-08_Jul_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut for removal and replacement of approximately 4,088 square feet of VCT flooring at Edison Middle School under solicitation number B027-08. The project scope includes flooring replacement in the SOAR hallway, gymnasium, teacher offices, and connected side halls, with detailed drawings provided as part of the solicitation package. The bid period runs from June 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT through July 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the school site located at 1355 North Broad Street. Vendor questions must be submitted by July 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum pricing basis, and bids must remain open for ninety days following the bid opening date. All bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov ePortal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct.

The successful contractor must provide a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bonds each equal to one hundred percent of the contract price, along with a Bid Bond equal to ten percent of the total bid amount. The scope of work includes removal of existing flooring, scraping and grinding the concrete substrate to CSP-3 specifications, application of a moisture mitigation epoxy system, and installation of new VCT flooring matching existing colors and patterns with cove base installation and waterproof caulking. The procurement is subject to a 25% Small Business Enterprise subcontracting goal and a 6.25% Minority/Women/Disabled-owned Business Enterprise subcontracting goal under Connecticut state contract compliance requirements. The City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales and use taxes, which shall not be included in bid pricing. The procurement is also subject to the Build America Buy America Act domestic content preference requirements and the City of Meriden Code of Ethics. Payment will be made not less than thirty days following completion of services. For questions or additional information, contact Susan Martel, Procurement, at 203-630-4115 or smartel@meridenct.gov.