Building Renovations - Prospect House

The City of Bridgeport is soliciting bids for comprehensive building renovations at the Prospect House, a four-floor facility at 392 Prospect Street housing the Prospect Shelter (floors one and two) and New Prospects (floors three and four), with electronic submissions due by 2:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026 through the OpenGov Procurement Portal.

The project is funded in part by HUD Community Development Block Grant assistance and is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements (wage determination CT20260020, effective May 18, 2026). Prevailing wage rates for skilled trades range from $33.81 per hour plus $25.18 fringe for laborers to $66.72 per hour plus $38.44 fringe for elevator mechanics. The contract is subject to Section 3 employment provisions and state and local set-aside requirements for small contractors and minority business enterprises; the source does not specify set-aside percentages. Contractors must self-perform at least 30% of labor or obtain written waiver from the purchasing agent and city chief administrative officer.

Renovation scope includes approximately 5,500 square feet of Luxury Vinyl Flooring (Perm Shield or equal) with vinyl base; complete bathroom renovations on floors three and four with specified fixtures including American Standard comfort-height power-flush toilets and hand-free faucets; approximately 106 LED ceiling lights throughout the building; third-floor kitchen and laundry room work with cabinet and countertop replacement; and replacement of approximately 142 commercial-grade rubber stair treads at minimum $25 per linear foot. The facility manager retains sole approval for material selections including cabinet colors and flooring choices.

Contractors must achieve Substantial Completion within 100 consecutive calendar days and Final Completion within 120 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless approved by the City. The City will withhold 5% retainage. Delay damages are $1,500 per calendar day or actual damages, whichever is greater. Contractors must obtain performance and payment bonds equal to total compensation and provide comprehensive insurance including $1,000,000 General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, $5,000,000 Umbrella/Excess Liability, and Builders Risk at 100% of insurable value, with all carriers Connecticut-licensed and AM Best rated A-VII or better. Written questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on July 10, 2026.