Fireside Apts. Accessibility Upgrades

The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport, operating as Park City Communities, is requesting bids for accessibility upgrade construction at Fireside Apartments (730 Palisade Avenue and 75 Stewart Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut) under IFB S-FSAU102026, with bids due November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM and a pre-bid conference and worksite walkthrough on October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The scope encompasses construction services as detailed in project specifications and drawings (Attachments H and H1). The contractor must commence work within a timeframe specified in the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 180 calendar days, working Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET. All costs—materials, labor, equipment, permits, temporary facilities, insurance, and bonding—are the contractor's responsibility.

The award is on a firm-fixed-fee basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must propose a single firm-fixed fee to complete all accessibility upgrade work at both locations through the eProcurement Marketplace. A bid bond of 10% of the bid price is required for bids exceeding $100,000. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds or acceptable alternatives (20% cash escrow or 25% irrevocable letter of credit) prior to contract execution. Progress payments are made at 30-day intervals based on percentage of work completed, with 5% retainage withheld until final project completion.

Davis-Bacon federal wage rates apply. Section 3 employment requirements mandate that the contractor make best efforts to direct economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons. Workers' compensation insurance, general liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000), and automobile insurance (combined single limit $1,000,000) are required prior to contract award.

Written questions are due November 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM.