Columbus_School_Front_Entrance_Masonry_Work.pdf

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Solicitation number: BMB029262
Issued by: Fairfield County, Bridgeport City, Connecticut

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This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document from the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicits competitive bids for Columbus School Front Entrance Masonry Work. The project scope includes demolition and disposal of existing front stairs, platforms, and portions of walkway; purchase and installation of new precast steps; formation and pouring of new cast-in-place platforms and sidewalk in accordance with City specifications; reinstallation of existing handrails with tack welding as needed; installation of joint seals; and site cleaning. An alternate bid item for replacement of handrails is also requested. The contractor must complete all work during the summer break period of June 23 through August 10, 2026, with work hours and schedule to be coordinated with the Board of Education. Bids are due by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov procurement portal or by sealed paper submission. The cut-off date for written questions is 2:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026. No mandatory site walkthrough date is specified, though verification of demolition scope will occur in the field. The contract term extends through August 30, 2026, when bid prices must remain firm and valid.

Payment terms are Net 45 Days. For bids of $50,000 or more, a ten percent bid bond or certified check is required, except for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) which must submit bonds only on bids exceeding $100,000. Performance and payment bonds of 100% contract value are required upon award for contracts exceeding $50,000, with MBEs required to post bonds only on projects exceeding $100,000. Bids exceeding $100,000 must include Connecticut Prevailing Wage Rates. The City of Bridgeport's Minority and Buy Local Program (Ord. 3.12.130 E) may apply; MBE and City Based Business (CBB) certifications must be submitted at the time of bid submission to be considered. The contractor must be licensed in Connecticut, maintain a valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID number prior to commencing work, and possess a minimum of five years of established business experience with demonstrated expertise in similar masonry projects and municipal work. All required insurance certificates, compliance forms, wage certifications, equal opportunity policy statements, and no-conflicts-disclosure forms must accompany the submission. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not responsible for costs associated with bid preparation or submission.

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INVITATION TO BID

BMB029262

COLUMBUS SCHOOL FRONT ENTRANCE MASONRY

WORK

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PURCHASES

999 BROAD STREET

BRIDGEPORT CT 06604

Submission Deadline:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 by 2:00 pm

Table Of Contents

1. Invitation to Bid

2. Bid Information

3. Statement of Work

4. Bid Sheet

5. Submission Instructions

6. Terms and Conditions

7. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

Attachments:

A - Construction Services Insurance Rider

B - Columbus School Construction Contract (Masonry) bid contract 01082026 JM

D - GENERAL CONDITIONS - FINAL REV. JAN 2025_1

F - Sidewalk_Specifications_&_Standard_Details (1)

1. Invitation to Bid

The Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to obtain pricing information for Columbus School Front Entrance

Masonry Work

Bid price submitted shall be firm fixed and valid through August 30, 2026.

All inquiries regarding this bid must be presented in writing and may be posted directly on the procurement portal, OpenGov.

No work or deliveries shall be performed under the contract award until the purchase order has been issued by the purchasing department.

2. Bid Information

2.1. Bid Bond

Include with the submitted bid, a ten (10%) percent bid bond or a certified check made payable to the City of Bridgeport with its bid submission if the bid is $50,000.00 or more, except for bids from MBE’s, for which a bid bond is required on bids that are $100,000 or more.

2.2. Payment and Performance Bond

The successful bidder, prior to permission to proceed, will be required to post a payment bond of 100% of the contract price if the contract price is in excess of $100,000, and a performance bond, for 100% of the contract price, if the bid is $50,000.00, or more except that performance bonds from MBE’s will only be required on projects that are $100,000.00 or more. THE MBE

CERTIFICATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF BID OR NO

EXEMPTION FROM THE BID BOND REQUIREMENT SHALL BE PERMITTED.

2.3. Contractors Requirements and Responsibilities

Contractor must be licensed in the State of Connecticut and all employees must be properly certified and qualified to perform the work. Out of state bidder must provide the City of

Bridgeport with a Certificate of Authority to Do Business in the State of Connecticut within five days of a Notice of Intent to Award. This can be obtained from the Connecticut Secretary of

State.

The contractor will be responsible for the safety of the work site.

The contractor is responsible obtaining and paying for any and all permits as required.

This contract award will require that the successful vendor have a valid SAM, DUNS, CT and

Federal Tax ID numbers prior to commencing work.

The Contractor is prohibited from assigning, transferring, conveying, subletting, or otherwise disposing of the ultimate contract award or its rights, title or interest therein or its power to execute such agreement to any other person, company or corporation without the prior consent and approval in writing by the City.

2.4. Prevailing Wage Rates

Bids in excess of $100,000 must include Prevailing Wage Rates.

2.5. Minority and Buy Local

The City of Bridgeport Minority and Buy Local Program Ord. 3.12.130 E, may be applicable to this project.

2.6. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and, or as a City Based Business (CBB):

In conjunction with this invitation, certifications of the vendors current MBE and, or CBB status must be included as part of the bid package at the time of the bid submission. Consistent with the terms of City Ordinance 3.12.130 no submission either MBE or CBB certification will be accepted when such certifications(s) is, are not submitted as part of the bid package at the time of bid submission. For MBE | CBB certification information, please contact Mr. Jason

Chandersingh, Special Project Coordinator, Small & Minority Business Resource Center at (203)

576-7110, jason.chandersingh@bridgeportct.gov

3. Statement of Work

3.1. Project Description

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 mailto:jason.chandersingh@bridgeportct.gov

• 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.

3.2. Qualification Expectations

Eligible respondents must be able to demonstrate the following:

3.2.1 Demonstrated experience with projects like this project. To be qualified, the proposed project awardee for this project must have recently and successfully completed recent projects with similar scope and complexity and shall provide references for those projects.

3.2.2 Demonstrated experience with municipalities like the City of Bridgeport. Any additional information which demonstrates the respondent’s ability to perform the required work not already mentioned herein, must be provided.

3.2.3 Assigned Staff and office support must have the necessary experience, organization, and professional skills and facilities to successfully perform the required services described in the scope of work in this RFP. Description of the firm’s composition with identification of roles of all anticipated employees and/or subcontractors, if any. Resumes of key personnel are required for all key personnel.

3.2.4 No pending criminal litigation or criminal charges against the firm, Principal

Owners, Partners, Corporate Officers, or management Personnel.

3.3. Payment Terms

Payment terms are Net 45 Days.

4. Bid Sheet

BID SHEET

Contractor shall include all monies and fees to complete the Work, including permits, bonds, equipment, standard warranty, freight, shipping and delivery charges, labor, installation, and or set-up costs, safety checks and all related materials. Contractor must obtain and pay for all permits. ***PLEASE NOTE THAT STATE OF CONNECTICUT PREVAILING WAGES

MUST BE USED IF TOTAL BID EXCEEDS $100,000.***

BID SHEET

Contractor shall include all monies and fees to complete the Work, including permits, bonds, equipment, standard warranty, freight, shipping and delivery charges, labor, installation, and or set-up costs, safety checks and all related materials. Contractor must obtain and pay for all permits. All sub-contractors must be identified and their labor rates submitted with bid, if applicable.

Line Item Description Unit of Measure Unit Cost

1 Columbus School Front Entrance Masonry Work Lump Sum

2 Add Alternate 1- Replacement of Handrails Lump Sum

5. Submission Instructions

5.1. Submission Instructions

All submissions must be submitted via the procurement portal.

Special Submission Circumstances: The procurement portal, OpenGov, is the electronic bid submission process of choice for City of Bridgeport purchases. In the event, a bidder is unable to submit electronically through the city’s procurement portal, bids can be submitted, by mail, as outlined below. Non-electronic submissions are accepted on an exception only basis.

5.2. Contacting the City of Bridgeport

The exclusive means by which all prospective respondents may obtain ITB packages, direct inquires, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit proposals shall be through the City of Bridgeport’s bidding platform.

The City of Bridgeport has made it possible for vendors to view our solicitations, download bid packages and ask questions, free of charge.

Instructions to do so are as follows:

1. Go to the procurement portal, OpenGov

2. Click on any bid you see. It will take you that bid’s page.

3. On the right-hand side of the page, click on Register now for free!

4. After you register, you'll be able to view/download or ask questions on any bid you have interest in.

If you have any trouble registering on the procurement portal, please email OpenGov at procurement-support@opengov.com

General Information: All inquiries regarding this bid must be presented in writing and may be posted directly on the procurement portal, OpenGov. All answers will be published in the form of addenda on the procurement portal.

Addenda Notification: Respondents are required to register on the procurement portal, OpenGov. Once the respondent has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications in their email. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each respondent to periodically check the site for any addenda.

Late Submissions: The City of Bridgeport will not assume responsibility if a submission is misdirected, or its delivery is delayed. The city will not accept late submission. It shall be the sole responsibility of the submitter to pay for any type of delivery service charge, and to see that the Office of the Purchasing Agent receives his/her submission on time. The clock used shall be the Purchasing Agent’s official date and time stamp clock. The City does not assume financial responsibility for late deliveries by the U.S. Postal System or any other delivery service.

5.3. Electronic Submission Instructions

THIS METHOD IS PREFERRED.

The City of Bridgeport is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup.

Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit

Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

5.4. Paper Submission Instructions

SEALED ONE (1) ORIGINAL, THREE (3) COPIES AND ONE (1) ELECTRONIC VIA

THUMBDRIVE MUST BE SUBMITTED.

https://procurement.opengov.com/signup

Bid Submission: Sealed submissions must be received and time-stamped by the Department of

Public Purchases prior to ITB closing time. No submission received after closing time will be considered. The opening will be in the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases’

Conference Room. To ensure proper handling and avoid misdirected delivery, please mark your

ITB envelope as follows:

BMB029262 Columbus School Front Entrance Masonry Work

If your envelope is not marked accordingly, the City will not assume responsibility for late delivery or deliver to the incorrect location.

Mail your submissions to:

Laura DeMoura City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases 2nd floor, 999 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT 06604

ITB submissions are due:

2:00 pm no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

5.5. Submission Compliance

Certificates of Insurance: Certificates of insurance will be required from the awarded contractor prior to the commencement of any work and shall be furnished to the Department of

Public Purchases, Margaret E. Morton Government Center, Second Floor, 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 and must be shown to the City of Bridgeport as an additional insured with thirty (30) days’ notice for cancellation or non-renewal of policy. A copy of the endorsement insurance will also be required for this project.

No Conflicts| Disclosure: the awarded contractor must accurately complete and submit the No

Conflicts/Disclosure Form when it receives a Notice of Intent to Award. Failure to submit the No

Conflicts within three (3) business days of receipt of the Notice of Intent may result in the loss of the award.

Non-Collusion Affidavit: all bidders must accurately complete and submit non-collusion affidavits with all bids or bids will be considered non-responsive.

Addendums: all bidders shall check the procurement portal regularly to see if any addendums are issued.

Contract Award Requirements: the contract award will require that the successful will require that the successful vendor have a valid SAM, DUNS, CT, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to commencing work.

5.6. Reservation of Rights

This solicitation is for an “Invitation to Bid (ITB) only”. This invitation to bid is not to be construed as a specific proposal or an offer to buy any products or services. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, the City expressly reserves all rights in its sole discretion and in the best interests of the City at any time prior to the selection of a preferred respondent and purchase order:

Bid Rejection: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part or to accept any bid, in its sole discretion if doing so deemed to be in the best interest of the

City of Bridgeport. This includes the right to reject any or all bids or to decline to make an award. Further, the City of Bridgeport reserves the right to make an award to more than one bidder or make awards not based solely on low bid when time is of the essence.

Expenses: The City shall not be responsible for and/or shall not pay any costs associated with the preparation, submission, or presentation of any submission, or costs incurred by the responding firms during the interview and negotiations phase of the solicitation process

Information and Materials: Any information or materials submitted to this ITB shall become the property of the City of Bridgeport and will not be returned. All submitted materials will be available for public review.

MSDS: The City of Bridgeport may request MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) or additional product information and literature or samples on any brands or products proposed as equivalents to those listed herein prior to award or to be included with shipment.

Tax Delinquency: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to ensure bidders are not delinquent on any City real estate and personal property taxes, ate the time of bid opening.

Purchase Order: No work of deliveries shall be performed under the contract award until a

Purchase Order has been issued by the Purchasing Department.

Contract Award: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to award a purchase order to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the

City of Bridgeport in terms of cost. Other factors such as lead time, equipment, availability and other factors specified in this solicitation may be considered.

Bid Dates: The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to modify any dates other terms of the ITB upon posting notice. Please keep in mind dates are estimates only and are subject to change.

Liability: The City of Bridgeport is not liable to any Respondent for damages of any type, however arising.

Title: vendors are prohibited from assigning, transferring, conveying, subletting, or otherwise disposing of the ultimate contract award or its rights, title or interest therein or its power to execute such agreement to any other person, company or corporation without the prior consent and approval in writing by the City.

Taxes: bidders should not include any taxes in their quotation for which the city is not liable. The City of Bridgeport will issue tax-exempt certificates covering the work upon request.

5.7. Additional Bid Requirements

Minority and Buy Local: The City of Bridgeport Minority and Buy Local Program Ord.

3.12.130 E, may be applicable to this project.

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and, or as a City Based Business (CBB): In conjunction with this invitation, certifications of the vendors current MBE and, or CBB status must be included as part of the bid package at the time of the bid submission. Consistent with the terms of City Ordinance 3.12.130 no submission either MBE or CBB certification will be accepted when such certifications(s) is, are not submitted as part of the bid package at the time of bid submission. For MBE | CBB certification information, please contact Mr. Jason

Chandersingh, Special Project Coordinator, Small & Minority Business Resource Center at (203)

576-7110, jason.chandersingh@bridgeportct.gov

6. Terms and Conditions

6.1. Terms and Conditions

All City of Bridgeport contracture terms, conditions, and requirements apply.

6.2. Payment Terms

Payment terms are Net 45 Days.

6.3. Warranty and Support

Specify any warranty and support requirements.

6.4. Openness of Procurement Process

Written responses, other discussions, correspondence, and all other pertinent records shall be handled as public records in compliance with State and Federal open records statutes and regulations.

6.5. Errors and Omissions

Once a response is submitted, the City of Bridgeport may consider requests by any contractor to correct errors or omissions but shall retain sole discretionary authority to determine the outcome of such a request.

6.6. Collusion

By offering a response to this ITB the supplier certifies that no attempt has been made or will be made by the consultant to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. All persons interested in this project, principal or mailto:jason.chandersingh@bridgeportct.gov principals being named therein, and no other person have an interest in this project or in the

Agreement which they may participate in. No person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting legitimate employees or established commercial agencies maintained by the consultant for the purpose of doing business. All firms interested in this project (including the firm's employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists attorneys and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process, including the evaluation panel and other administrative staff. The policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms; assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process.

6.7. Suspension and Debarment

The City will not participate in contracts with parties that have been debarred, suspended or excluded from Federal assistance programs per 2 CFR part 180 and part 1532 and 40 CFR part

31.35. Further, the respondent is required to verify that the respondent, or its principals, as defined at 49 CFR 19.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as defined at 49 CFR 29.40 and 29.945

The respondent is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower-tier covered transaction it participates in.

By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the respondent or proposer certifies as follows:

The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the City if it is later determined that the respondent or proposer knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to the City the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment. The respondent or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The respondent or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower-tier covered transactions.

7. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

1. Federal I.D. Number or Social Security Number:*

*Response required

2. Confirmation*

Pursuant to and in compliance with your Invitation To Bid relating thereto, the submitter states that he has examined the Contract Documents and the site of the work, and that he understands the purport and magnitude of the work intended, and the undersigned hereby offers to furnish all plant, materials, supplies, equipment, labor, and other facilities and things necessary or proper for or incidental to, the proper construction of the work, and to construct the said work in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and such detailed directions, plans, and drawings as may be furnished from time to time during the progress of construction by the Engineer at the following unit and lump sum prices which prices include all incidental work, viz.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3. Contractor's License Number*

*Response required

4. BID BOND: *

Bidder must Include with the submitted bid, a CURRENT CERTIFIED ten (10%) percent bid bond or a certified check made payable to the City of Bridgeport with their bid submission if the bid is $50,000.00 or more, except for bids from MBE’s, for which a bid bond is required on bids that are $100,000 or more. Bid bonds must reference the current project. Certification showing the vendor’s current MBE status must be included as part of the submission package at the time of submission for such status to be considered.

*Response required

5. Contractor's Designation of Compliance Officer*