BID_SCOPE_COLUMBUS_FRONT_ENTRANCE_MASONRY.docx
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- Columbus School Front Entrance Masonry Work
- Solicitation number
- BMB029262
- Issued by
- Fairfield County, Bridgeport City, Connecticut
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This is a Scope of Work document issued by the Bridgeport Public Schools Board of Education Building Operations Department for masonry work at Columbus School. The project involves comprehensive front entrance renovation including demolition and disposal of existing front stairs, platforms, and adjoining walkway sections, followed by installation of new precast steps, cast-in-place platforms, and sidewalks in accordance with City of Bridgeport standards. The contractor must also remove and reinstall existing handrails with tack welding as needed, install joint seals, and perform final cleaning and detergent wash-down of all work areas. An alternate bid option is available for replacement of handrails with new units. Electronic bid submissions are due by 2:00 pm on either February 24 or February 25, 2026, through the City's OpenGov Procurement Portal, with a question submission deadline of 2:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026. Work must be completed during the summer break period from June 23 through August 10, 2026, with all scheduling requiring coordination and written approval from the Board of Education.
Bidders must be established masonry firms with a minimum of five years in business, possessing appropriate licensing, trained personnel, and a local office with adequate material inventory. For bids exceeding $50,000, a ten percent bid bond or certified check is required, along with performance and payment bonds at 100% contract value. Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply to contracts over $100,000. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($5,000,000). The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, refuse removal, debris disposal, and maintaining a separate container for demolition materials. The contractor warrants that all materials shall be free from defects and that installation will be free from defects in workmanship, with the exclusive remedy being replacement of defective materials and repair of resulting damages. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not responsible for bid preparation costs.
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Bid # BMB - Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) Board of Education (BOE) Building Operations Department
DESCRIPTION
The Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) Building Operations Department seeks to enter into a contract with a qualified contractor for masonry work at Columbus School.
SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor will provide all labor materials and equipment to complete the following Work:
Front Entrance Masonry Work
· Remove and salvage the hand rails in order to perform Work
· Sawcut the rails as needed to disconnect the rails that remain
· Demo and dispose of the front stairs, the platform at the top of the stairs by the door, the platform between the two sets of stairs and a portion of the walkway that abuts the steps (this will me verified in the field during the mandatory walkthrough)
· Purchase and install new precast steps
· Form and pour new cast in place platforms and sidewalk in accordance with the City of Bridgeport sidewalk specification & standards as seen in Scope of Work Exhibit A
· Reinstall the existing rails, tack weld the rails as needed
· Install all joint seals as needed
· Wash down all work with detergent
· Obtain and pay for all required permits Add Alternate 1-Replacement of Handrails
· Remove and dispose of hand rails
· Purchase and install new hand rails Contractor is responsible for confirming and preparing own calculations.
Any equivalent materials proposed must be approved by the BPS Building Operations Manager.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Contractor must provide container for removal of existing materials, if needed. Contractor shall not use the Board of Education school dumpsters Container location must be approved by BPS Building Operations Manager.
Contractor must protect the work during and after the installation process until acceptance by the owner.
Contractor is responsible for cleaning areas where work is performed from demolition/installation process.
Upon completion the areas shall be returned to the pre-existing condition or better.
WORK HOURS/DAYS
Contractor shall coordinate its schedule so that the work on the premises is performed during those hours the BOE sets forth in a written notice to Contractor, unless written permission is obtained from the BOE to work during other times. This condition shall not excuse the Contractor from timely performance under the Contract. The work schedule must be agreed upon by the BOE and Contractor.
OSHA COMPLIANCE & ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS
The contractor must fully comply with all relevant OSHA requirements and regulations.
Comply with requirements of material suppliers.
Adhere to all environmental requirements for materials. Protect all persons from exposure to hazardous material.
TIME FRAME
The Contractor will be required to place a reasonable schedule, including time frame to procure and deliver Equipment, attached to Bid Form. In the event that the schedule will be exceeded based upon parts availability or circumstances beyond Contractor’s control, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to inform the BOE Facilities Manager of the delay.
CLEAN UP
Contractor must clean up all unused materials. Debris must be removed by contractor.
MATERIALS & INSTALLATION WARRANTY
The Contractor warrants that materials will be free from defects before installation.
The Contractor warrants that installation of the materials will be free from defects in workmanship.
The sole and exclusive remedy under the materials and installation warranty shall be the replacement of defective materials and repair of any damages to the ceiling resulting directly from defective materials or defective installation by the Contractor.
QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Contractor must be capable, experienced, and licensed to perform all services listed in the Scope of Work Section. Contractor shall be an established firm experienced in Field and have been in business for a minimum of five (5) years. Employ trained personnel. Provide service and shall maintain a local office with adequate inventory of replacement material listed in the Scope of Work.
Contractor must provide all tools, materials and equipment necessary to complete all tasks, including refuse removal.
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