Construction services building facade - 1126 main street

The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, located in Fairfield County, is soliciting bids for construction services related to a building facade rehabilitation project at 1126 Main Street. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive facade repairs, which include removing existing plaster and tile finishes, demolishing the brick parapet wall, installing veneer stabilization plates, constructing an EIFS facade wall with cap and flashing, installing a railed deck, and creating a concrete sidewalk and planter wall. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the City's OpenGov Procurement Portal by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The project is divided into five line item segments requiring lump sum pricing, with bids remaining valid for a minimum of 120 days from the opening date. Contractors must verify all field dimensions, obtain necessary state and local permits, comply with the 2018 Connecticut State Building Code, and coordinate construction activities with city representatives and building management. Questions regarding the bid were due by 5:00 pm on January 20, 2026, with answers published on the procurement portal.

The City actively encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and City-based Business (CBB) vendors. Contractors must be licensed in Connecticut and provide valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers. Bids of $50,000 or more require a 10% bid bond or certified check, with MBE-certified bidders having modified requirements for bids over $100,000. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price are mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000, and prevailing wage rates apply to bids over $100,000. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance ($5,000,000). While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and insurance requirements suggest a substantial project investment. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract based on the most advantageous proposal in terms of cost and specified factors.