Acoustic Improvements - Flood Middle School

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut is issuing a sealed Invitation to Bid (ITB) for acoustic improvements at Flood Middle School's cafeteria located at 490 Chapel Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06614. The project scope requires the removal of existing wall-mounted acoustic panels, preparation and painting of all walls in the cafeteria, and installation of new acoustic panels according to provided drawings and specifications. An Alternate #1 option permits bidders to deduct the cost of wall painting from their proposals. The solicitation opened April 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT and closes May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT, with a non-mandatory pre-bid site meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM. Written questions must be submitted by May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT to Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent, at pryan@townofstratford.com. All bids must be submitted in physical form to the Purchasing Department at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615; electronic submissions are not permitted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications under a single prime contract structure, with project award anticipated on or about June 9, 2026, construction mobilization beginning July 1, 2026, substantial completion targeted for August 21, 2026, and final contract closeout by September 30, 2026.

Bid prices must be firm for ninety days and quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with delivery included. A bid bond or approved equivalent security equal to five percent of the total estimated bid amount is required with proposal submission; failure to provide this security will result in bid exclusion. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Labor and Material Bonds equal to one hundred percent of the award amount within seven business days of notification. Connecticut prevailing wage rates must be applied if the total bid exceeds $100,000. The solicitation does not identify any specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent contractors, or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond. Payment terms are Net 30 Days contingent upon approval by all relevant Town boards, and a minimum one-year guarantee against defective material and workmanship is required, with all associated replacement costs borne by the contractor. The estimated total contract value has not been disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the prevailing wage threshold of $100,000 suggests the project may approach or exceed this amount.