BID 2026-28_Jun_1_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Stratford, Connecticut for ceiling replacement work at Flood Middle School Library. The project scope includes complete removal of the existing ceiling system, removal and safe storage of all existing light fixtures, securing and safe storage of ceiling devices designated for reinstallation, installation of a new suspended ceiling system, and reinstallation of all existing ceiling devices and relocation of five sprinkler heads. New light fixtures will be provided and installed by others. The bid period runs from April 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT through May 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for 3:30 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Flood Middle School, 490 Chapel Street. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:00 AM EDT on May 28, 2026 to the Town of Stratford Purchasing Department, 2725 Main Street, Room 104, with electronic submissions expressly prohibited. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with project award anticipated on or about June 9, 2026, substantial completion targeted for July 10, 2026, and final contract closeout by August 28, 2026.

Pricing and payment terms are Net 30 Days, subject to review and approval by all relevant Town boards. The estimated total contract value has not been disclosed in the solicitation documents. Bidders must submit a five percent bid bond or approved security equal to five percent of the total estimated bid amount, with performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the award amount required within seven business days of notification of award. All vendors are eligible to respond to this bid with no set-aside designations identified. Required qualifications include maintaining comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 bodily injury and property damage, workers' compensation insurance, automobile liability coverage, and an umbrella policy of $5,000,000. Bidders must comply with Connecticut prevailing wage requirements and OSHA 10-hour construction safety training requirements. Questions and requests for information must be submitted in writing to Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent at pryan@townofstratford.com; verbal communication will not be accepted.