Exterior Window and Door Caulking Repairs at Norwalk Police Department

The City of Norwalk is requesting sealed bids for exterior window and door caulking repairs at the Norwalk Police Headquarters, with electronic bids due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and hard copies due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (Project Number 4526). Connecticut prevailing wage requirements apply to all labor on this project.

The scope comprises removal and replacement of deteriorated exterior sealant around 173 exterior windows and 14 exterior doors to restore weather resistance, improve building envelope performance, and prevent water infiltration. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and related services; verify window and door counts; obtain and pay for all required building permits; and provide a minimum one-year warranty covering workmanship and materials, including correction of failed sealant joints caused by improper installation.

All bids must include workers' compensation insurance ($100,000 per accident / $500,000 policy limit for disease), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 annual aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and umbrella/excess liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $1,000,000 annual aggregate). A bid deposit equal to 10% of the bid amount is required. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount and a maintenance bond. Liquidated damages are $100.00 per day for failure to meet the completion date.

Work must begin October 1, 2026 and be completed by October 30, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and walkthrough is scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Norwalk Police Headquarters, 1 Monroe Street. Questions are due August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bid opening is August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bonfire and as sealed hard copies to the City of Norwalk Purchasing Department, 125 East Avenue, Room 211, Norwalk, Connecticut 06856-5125. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on the sum of the base bid and any alternate items selected by the City.