INVITATION TO BID

FDB033262

SMOKE ALARMS & COMBINATION SMOKE/CO

ALARMS

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PURCHASES

999 BROAD STREET

BRIDGEPORT CT 06604

Submission Deadline:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 by 2:00 pm

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Invitation to Bid

3. Bid Information

4. Specifications

5. Bid Sheet

6. Submission Instructions

7. Terms and Conditions

8. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

Attachments:

A - ATTACHMENT A - BIDDER COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS

1. Introduction

The City of Bridgeport seeks bids for SMOKE ALARMS & COMBINATION SMOKE/CO

ALARMS.

The requirements of this bid are outlined in greater detail under Bid Information Section.

The selected awardee must meet all municipal, State and Federal practices and requirements.

Please note the City of Bridgeport encourages Minority business enterprises (MBE), Women business enterprises (WBE) and City-based businesses (CBB) to submit proposals. MBE, WBE or CBB State and/or City certification(s) showing the vendor’s current M/WBE and/oust be included as part of the proposal package at the time of submission for such status to be considered. For details, please see City Ordinance 3.12.130Dr CBB status me

1.1. Bridgeport Fire Department (Department Name or Abbreviation) Background

The Bridgeport Fire Department (BFD) is dedicated to serve the people of the City of Bridgeport and provide the highest level of professional response to fire, medical, environmental emergencies.

BFD's goal are to protect the lives and property of those living, working and visiting the City of

Bridgeport by providing safe, timely and professional emergency services, fire and safety education, and code enforcement. Emergencies to which the Bridgeport Fire Department responds shall include fires, rescues, medical, and environmental disasters, both natural and human caused.

The department's main responsibilities and services are fire and rescue services, fire prevention and code enforcement, and all hazard responsibilities.

2. Invitation to Bid

The intent of the Invitation for Bid is to seek competitive bids for Smoke Alarms and

Combination Smoke/CO Alarms for the City of Bridgeport Fire Department, as listed under

Specifications.

PLEASE NOTE: Brand names are specified in this bid for reference purposes. The City shall determine whether equivalent items can be considered.

3. Bid Information

3.1. 10 Year Battery Life Smoke/Fire Alarms & 10 Year Battery Life Smoke/Fire/CO

Alarms

1. It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery to

Bridgeport Fire Department of 10-year battery life Smoke/Fire Alarms (a minimum of 1,000 units) and 10-year battery life combination Smoke/Fire/CO Alarms (a minimum of 300 units).

2. The Bridgeport Fire Department is looking to purchase smoke/fire alarms and combination smoke/fire/CO alarms for its “Free Smoke Alarm Program”. The actual number purchased will be dependent on the accepted bid price per unit, with delivery.

The intent of the program is to install smoke/fire alarms and combination smoke/fire/CO alarms in the homes of Bridgeport residents.

4. Specifications

4.1. Project Description - Specifications

The specifications set forth here represents a minimum. The vendor must meet all specifications, but may propose options above and beyond these specifications that best suit the Department's interests as determined by the Deputy Chief.

Bidders shall indicate in the "yes/no" columns on the right side of each page, if their bid complies on each item (PARAGRAPH) specified. Exceptions may be allowed if they are equal to or superior to that specified and provided they are individually listed and fully explained on a separate page, attached to this bid document. Failure to submit these statements or to provide documentary evidence of claimed compliance, if requested to do so, may disqualify the proposal.

The word “must” is used in this document to define requirements that are critical. Non-compliance will result in disqualification of a bid. Suppliers will be expected to provide all items with must in the description. Partial bids, i.e. those which do not offer all requested elements, will not be considered.

All items must be delivered within 30 days of the issuing of a purchase order by the

Purchasing Department of the City of Bridgeport.

It is the City of Bridgeport policy to reduce current and future business costs wherever possible.

The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to accept any bid, in its sole discretion, or any part thereof, or reject any or all bids.

SPECIFICATIONS

Recognizing that placement of smoke/fire alarms and smoke/fire/CO alarms might make it difficult for the intended recipients to reach, the smoke/fire alarms and smoke/fire/CO alarms must meet the following specifications:

Please see Attachment A - Compliance Product Specifications, fill out and upload.

o Smoke/Fire alarm & Combination Smoke/Fire/CO alarm must have both ionization sensors and photoelectric sensors.

o Smoke/Fire alarm & Combination Smoke/Fire/CO alarm must have a 10 year, sealed in, lithium battery.

o Smoke/Fire alarm & Combination Smoke/Fire/CO alarm must have a tamper resistant design.

o Smoke/Fire alarm & Combination Smoke/Fire/CO alarm must have a test button.

o Smoke/Fire alarm & Combination Smoke/Fire/CO alarm must have a silence feature.

o Smoke/Fire alarm & Combination Smoke/Fire/CO alarm must have an indicator which shows that the unit is operating normally.

o Smoke/Fire alarm & Combination Smoke/Fire/CO alarm must have an “end-of life” warning.

o Smoke/Fire alarm & Combination Smoke/Fire/CO alarm must have a 10 year warranty.

o Smoke/Fire alarm & Combination Smoke/Fire/CO alarm must be UL Listed.

o Examples of acceptable smoke and combination alarms include:

Universal Smoke Sensing Technology 2-in-1 #MI3050SB

Universal Security Instruments 3-in-1 Smoke, Fire and Carbon Monoxide #MIC3510SB a detailed description of the project, including specific tasks and deliverables.

4.2. Payment Terms

Payment terms are Net 45 Days.

5. Bid Sheet

PRICING

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 10 YR BATTERY LIFE SMOKE /

FIRE ALARMS FURNISHED &

DELIVERED

1 EA

2 10 YR BATTERY LIFE SMOKE /

FIRE ALARMS

1,000 COST

3 10 YR BATTERY LIFE SMOKE /

FIRE ALARMS

1,200 COST

4 SHIPPING & FREIGHT 1 COST

TOTAL

PRICING

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

5 10 YR BATTERY LIFE SMOKE /

FIRE / CO ALARMS FURNISHED

& DELIVERED

1 EA

6 10 YR BATTERY LIFE SMOKE /

FIRE / CO ALARMS

300 COST

7 10 YR BATTERY LIFE SMOKE /

FIRE / CO ALARMS

500 COST

8 SHIPPING FREIGHT CHARGE 1 COST

TOTAL

6. 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.

6.1. 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.

6.2. 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.

6.3. Paper Submission Instructions

SEALED ONE (1) ORIGINAL, 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:

FDB033262 SMOKE ALARMS & COMBINATION SMOKE/CO ALARMS

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:

Ann Binkley City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases 2nd floor, 999 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT 06604

ITB submissions are due:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

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.

6.4. 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: 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.

Addendums: all bidders shall check the procurement portal regularly to see if any addendums are issued. the awarded contractor must accurately complete and submit the No

Conflicts/Disclosure Form when it re

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.

Upload Attachment A - Compliance Product Specifications, complete and submit documentation

6.5. 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.

6.6. 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

7. Terms and Conditions

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

7.1. Additional to Purchase Order Terms and Conditions; General Provisions, and Award, and Formation of Contract:

Independent Contractor. Contractor is an Independent Contractor with respect to its relationship to the City.

Indemnification. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, proceedings, liabilities, judgments, losses, costs or damages in any way relating to the negligent, willful or wanton acts or omissions of the Contractor or is agents and employees arising out of or in connection with the goods and/or services provided by Contractor.

Termination; Events of Default: Termination for Convenience. The City may terminate the

Agreement at any time and for any reason on seven (7) days written notice. Notwithstanding, City shall compensate Contractor for goods or services satisfactorily rendered prior to termination.

7.2. Payment Terms

Detail the payment schedule and any conditions for payment.

7.3. Warranty and Support

mailto:jason.chandersingh@bridgeportct.gov

Specify any warranty and support requirements.

7.4. 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.

7.5. 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.

7.6. 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 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.

7.7. 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.

8. Vendor Questionnaire & Submission

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

*Response required

2. Product Specifications Information & Compliance *

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

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