BID_FORM.docx

This is a Bid Form for the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut's Columbus School Front Entrance Masonry Work project located at 275 George Street. The project encompasses demolition and disposal of existing front stairs, platforms, and walkway sections, with subsequent installation of new precast steps, cast-in-place platforms, and sidewalks. All work must be completed during the summer break period from June 23 through August 10, 2026. Electronic bid submissions are due by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (with one reference noting Wednesday, February 25, 2026) through the City's OpenGov Procurement Portal. Questions must be submitted in writing by 2:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026. Bidders are required to submit a lump sum price for the base masonry work, pricing for Alternate 1 (Replacement of Handrails), a lead time estimate in days for material procurement and delivery, and a tentative work schedule. Bidders must be established masonry firms with a minimum of five years of experience and possess appropriate licensing and trained personnel.

Contractors must include all costs related to permits, bonds, equipment, warranty, freight, shipping, delivery, labor, installation, safety checks, and related materials in their bid pricing. For bids exceeding $50,000, a ten percent bid bond or certified check is mandatory, with performance and payment bonds required at 100% contract value. Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply to contracts exceeding $100,000. Bidders must maintain valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($5,000,000). The procurement includes provisions for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and City Based Businesses (CBBs) with specific bonding and certification requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not responsible for bid preparation costs.