General Contractor Services Renovation of Science Lab at Lisbon Central School

The Town of Lisbon, Connecticut, through the Lisbon Board of Education, is procuring general contractor services via an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to renovate approximately 1,200 square feet of science laboratory space at Lisbon Central School located at 15 Newent Road, Lisbon, CT 06351. The scope of work encompasses selective demolition, interior finishes including acoustical ceiling and resilient flooring installation, painting, casework installation, plumbing modifications, HVAC work, and electrical upgrades featuring LED lighting fixtures and control systems. Qualified contractors must submit sealed bids by April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT to the First Selectman's office at Lisbon Town Hall, with bid opening and public reading occurring immediately thereafter. A non-mandatory site walk-through was conducted on April 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and questions and requests for information were due by April 7, 2026, end of day. Required qualifications include submission of three owner references for similar work, acknowledgment of all addenda, and a non-collusive bid statement, along with bid surety in the form of a certified check or bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount. The successful contractor must furnish a 100% Performance Bond and Payment Bond, proof of liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage and $2,000,000 general aggregate, and maintain $5,000,000 in excess umbrella liability coverage naming the Town of Lisbon and Lisbon Board of Education as additional insureds. The anticipated construction schedule includes a Notice to Proceed on April 29, 2026, construction start on June 22, 2026 (or upon vacancy of the science wing), casework delivery on July 13, 2026, and project completion by August 19, 2026, with science room occupancy on August 20, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a prevailing wage municipal project requiring certified payroll documentation and standard AIA billing procedures, with no specific set-asides or restrictions identified for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned business enterprises. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration beyond the standard mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems typical of school facility renovations. Work must be performed between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, with CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) checks required for all workers, daily sign-in logs mandatory, and strict safety and behavioral standards enforced on school property. The contract includes anticipated liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for schedule delays. No estimated total contract value is listed in the solicitation documents, and interested bidders may obtain bid documents at no charge by downloading from the Town of Lisbon's website at https://www.lisbonct.gov/bids.aspx, with primary contacts for questions available through Jonathan Paradis at Jparadis@lisbonschool.org or Brian McGlew at bmcglew@lisbonschool.org, both reachable at 860-376-2403.