Air filters

The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases is requesting bids for air filters to supply Bridgeport Public Schools and City of Bridgeport Public Facilities under solicitation BMB005277, with electronic bids due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a written questions deadline of July 8, 2026.

The procurement covers five filter product lines: AEROPLEAT IV (47 line items, 1-inch thickness, ASHRAE MERV 8); GEOPLEAT with plastic frame (9 line items, 2-inch thickness); GEOPLEAT with plastic frame and single header (7 line items, 4-inch thickness); AEROPAC with metal box and header (4 line items, 4-inch thickness); and AIRFLOW PLEAT M10 (25 line items, 1- to 5-inch thicknesses). All filters must be UL Class 900 listed and manufactured by ISO 9001:2000 certified facilities. GEOPLEAT filters must be Aerostar products manufactured by Filtration Group in MERV 11, 13, 14, or 15 ratings. All filters must comply with ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2007. Bidders may propose equivalent products where "No Substitutes" are not indicated, subject to purchaser approval.

Quantities are determined by need and available funds during the fiscal year. Pricing must be delivered pricing to individual schools and departments with no freight or fuel surcharges. All prices must be firm fixed through 2029. The contract award is valid through 2029 with an option for a two-year extension. No work or deliveries commence until a purchase order is issued.

Prior to award, successful vendors must provide a satisfactory Certificate of Insurance; possess valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers; and complete the No Conflicts-Disclosure Form. Payment terms are Net 45 Days. The City is exempt from Connecticut sales taxes and will issue tax-exempt certificates upon request. Submissions must be made electronically through the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. Bidders certify compliance with suspension and debarment requirements.