GBT Shelter Glass Replacement

The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (GBT) is soliciting quotations for glass replacement services at approximately 48 passenger waiting stations located throughout Bridgeport, Connecticut, with additional shelter locations in Stratford, Fairfield, Milford, and Trumbull. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks qualified contractors to provide removal and disposal of damaged glass, frames, gaskets, and associated materials, as well as acquisition and installation of replacement glass panels according to specified dimensions, installation of gasket material or caulk, and reinstallation of shelter glass frames as needed. The contract scope includes three types of glass panels for Brasco Slimline shelters (24" x 72" clear tempered safety glass; 50.75" x 72" clear tempered safety glass; and 50.375" x 72" clear acrylic), with contractors required to provide unit pricing for each contract year; for non-Brasco shelters, itemized estimates for material and labor costs with markup must be submitted for GBT approval. The selected contractor will operate on an on-call basis and must complete all work within five business days of request notification. The quotation submission period runs from December 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM EST through December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, with quotes to be submitted to Anthony Parrella at aparrella@gogbt.com. The contract term spans January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, with two optional extension years (2029 and 2030) at GBT's discretion. Contractors must comply with Davis Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements with certified payrolls submitted with invoices, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including worker's compensation, commercial general liability ($2,000,000 aggregate), commercial automobile ($1,000,000), and umbrella liability ($1,000,000), and provide a one-year warranty period from final acceptance.

No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on respondent types are identified in this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation materials. No bonding is required for this contract. The solicitation does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range; therefore, vendors should review the scope of work carefully to develop competitive pricing. Payment will be made within 45 days of invoice receipt and certified payrolls, with final payment contingent upon completion and acceptance by GBT. The contract may be terminated for convenience or default at GBT's discretion. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Anthony Parrella at the Bridgeport Transit Authority, located at 1 Cross Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610, or via email at aparrella@gogbt.com.