Diving Board and Starting Block Replacement at Indoor Pool Facility

The City of Bristol, Connecticut is soliciting competitive bids for the replacement of diving board and starting blocks at the Dennis Malone Aquatic Center located at 325 Mix Street. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) was posted on July 15, 2025, with proposals due by August 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT, providing vendors approximately three weeks to prepare submissions. The project involves upgrading existing diving and starting block equipment according to specifications provided in the supporting solicitation documentation. All vendors are eligible to respond to this procurement, and no site visits, bidders' conferences, or vendor question and answer sessions have been scheduled. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to the City of Bristol's Purchasing Department at 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010, by telephone at 860-584-6195, or by email at purchasing@bristolct.gov.

The selected contractor must comply with Connecticut General Statutes Sections 4a-60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f, and is required to file an Affirmative Action Plan with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities prior to construction commencement. Connecticut state law mandates that a minimum of twenty-five percent of the contract value be set aside for award to subcontractors holding current certifications from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) under Connecticut General Statute Section 4a-60g. This set-aside requirement ensures participation of certified disadvantaged enterprises in the project. The solicitation documentation does not identify an incumbent vendor or current contractor for this equipment replacement project, nor does it specify an overall award value or budget range for the work.