Ceiling tile replacement at marin school

The City of Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) Facilities Department is seeking bids for a ceiling tile replacement project at Marin School located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The procurement involves removing approximately 14,800 square feet of existing ceiling tiles and installing new Armstrong Ultima High NRC Square Lay-in Ceiling Tiles across the first floor, cafeteria, second floor, and stairwells. The project is scheduled for completion during the April Break from Saturday, April 11th to Sunday, April 20th, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals through the OpenGov procurement portal by February 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST, with all pricing remaining valid for 120 days from the bid opening date. Qualification requirements include providing detailed labor rates for subcontractors, attaching a tentative work schedule, and submitting line-item pricing for the base bid and two alternates. Evaluation criteria will include cost, lead time, equipment availability, and other specified considerations. Contractors must also provide a 10% bid bond or certified check if the bid exceeds $50,000 and comply with prevailing wage requirements if the total bid surpasses $100,000.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and City-based businesses (CBB), with specific certification requirements detailed in the documentation. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Environmental Liability, with total liability coverage ranging from $1 million to $5 million. The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to reject any bid and make awards based on multiple factors. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for monthly payment applications with a percentage retained until final project completion. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the specified completion date. Contractors must also provide performance, labor and materials, and maintenance bonds, with the maintenance bond set at 25% of the contract price. The project specifications indicate that the ceiling tiles will be Armstrong Ultima panels, which offer high acoustic performance, sustainability certifications, and a 30-year limited warranty.