27-06 Ridgefield Recreation Center Rooftop HVAC Installation

The Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut is requesting bids for rooftop HVAC installation at the Ridgefield Recreation Center under ITB 39119, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT and a mandatory pre-bid site meeting on October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply; the project is not subject to State of Connecticut SBE/MBE set-aside or contract compliance requirements.

The scope covers demolition of one existing roof-mounted air handling unit (RTU-6) and installation of one new roof-mounted unit with associated ductwork, piping, insulation, controls, gas piping, roofing work as required, air balancing, duct smoke detector installation, and coordination with the owner's building management system controls contractor. Deliverables include as-built drawings and operating and maintenance manuals. Work shall be completed during an appropriate window during spring 2027, with exact scheduling coordinated with the Department of Parks and Recreation.

The contractor must provide comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, and comprehensive auto liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, with the Town named as an additional insured. Bonds are not required. All work must comply with the latest editions of Federal and State of Connecticut regulations, the Connecticut State Building Code, International Mechanical Code, ASHRAE standards, NFPA standards, and local Town standards. The contractor must provide a 12-month warranty on all materials and workmanship from the date of final acceptance and must transfer all equipment warranties to the owner.

No project budget is specified. Evaluation will be based on project cost, schedule, qualifications, experience, references, and subcontractor information. Requests for information are due October 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Inquiries may be directed to David McFate, Town of Ridgefield Purchasing Department, at 203-431-2720 or purchasing@ridgefieldct.gov.