Hall Neighborhood House

The City of Bridgeport, Department of Public Purchases, is soliciting bids for lower-level bathroom renovations at Hall Neighborhood House, with electronic submissions due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement Portal. The project is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage and Federal Davis-Bacon Act requirements, and the contractor must comply with the State of Connecticut Set-Aside Program requiring 25 percent of state financial assistance directed to minority business enterprise subcontractors.

The scope encompasses demolition, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire-alarm, and HVAC upgrades for three bathrooms (Boys, Girls, and one additional facility) at 52 George E. Pipkin's Way, Bridgeport. Fixture specifications include LUXSHERY dual-flush elongated toilets, Glacier Bay grab bars (36 and 42 inches), Marazzi Travisano Trevi porcelain tiles (18 by 18 inches), Claire rectangular sinks, Glacier Bay mirrors, and associated dispensers. All work must comply with ADA standards and applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and energy codes.

Substantial completion is required within 100 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed; final completion within 120 days. Work is restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekend and holiday work requiring advance City approval. The contractor must self-perform at least 30 percent of labor or obtain a written waiver. Funding is sourced from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant. The contractor is subject to HUD Section 3 compliance for employment opportunities directed to low and very low-income persons and must maintain comprehensive insurance including General Liability ($1 million), Automobile Liability ($1 million), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Excess/Umbrella coverage ($5 million), Professional Liability ($1 million), Contractors Pollution Liability ($3 million), and Builders Risk at 100 percent replacement cost. Performance and payment bonds equal to total compensation are required. Delay damages are assessed at $1,500 per calendar day or actual damages, whichever is greater. Written questions are due October 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Addendum #1 has been issued. The City reserves five percent retainage from payments until work completion and acceptance.