Building renovations - cardinal shehan center 1494 main ST

The City of Bridgeport Housing & Community Development Department is seeking bids for comprehensive building renovations at the Cardinal Shehan Center located at 1494 Main Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The procurement involves multiple renovation components, including replacing eighteen double-hung windows with new vinyl windows, installing approximately 80 linear feet of leaders, replacing rubber mats, chairs, padding, and vinyl flooring, retiling the boy's locker room, updating lighting and acoustical ceiling, and refinishing bathrooms. Required contractor qualifications include obtaining necessary permits, maintaining insurance, adhering to OSHA safety standards, and complying with state and local building codes. A mandatory site visit was conducted on Tuesday, February 11, 2024, at 10:30 am, which all potential bidders were required to attend to understand the project scope. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with all pricing to remain valid for 120 days from the bid opening date. Davis-Bacon wage rates are required, and contractors must provide a one-year warranty on all work, materials, and labor.

The contract includes specific set-aside requirements targeting small and minority-owned businesses, with 25% of the state's financial assistance to be awarded to small contractors, of which 25% should go to minority business enterprises (MBEs). The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and City-based Businesses (CBB), requiring certification documentation to be submitted with the bid. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and focuses on supporting low and moderate-income communities. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract based on factors beyond the lowest bid price. Contractors must also provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability insurance. The project requires strict adherence to federal, state, and local labor and non-discrimination laws, with specific provisions for prevailing wage rates and worker protections.