Hillcrest middle school construction phase 1

The Town of Trumbull, Connecticut is requesting bids on temporary fencing and site work for Hillcrest Middle School Construction Phase 1 under two separate bid packages (1.00C and 1.32A), with bids due July 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Trumbull Town Hall Purchasing Department. The Temporary Fencing package (1.00C) is set aside for Connecticut state-certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Minority/Women/Disabled-owned Businesses (M/W/DisBE), a decision-flipping constraint that restricts bidding eligibility to certified firms.

The Site Work package (1.32A) requires a Department of Administrative Services Prequalification Certificate and carries no set-aside. Both packages are subject to prevailing wage rates, which are adjusted annually and posted each July 1st on the Connecticut Department of Labor website. The contract mandates a minimum 25 percent spending allocation goal for SBE subcontractors and 6.25 percent for M/W/DisBE subcontractors of the state-funded portion.

Bid security requirements are a 5 percent bid bond or certified check for work estimated at $50,000 or greater; small contractors and minority business enterprises may provide a letter of credit at 10 percent for bids under $100,000 or 25 percent for bids at or exceeding $100,000. Bids must remain valid for 120 days from submission. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; site visits are encouraged and must be coordinated through Bismark Construction Company, Inc., the Construction Manager At-Risk. Requests for Information are due June 25, 2026 end of business day, with answers provided via addendum through the Bismark Construction website. All bidders must complete and return the CHRO Compliance Acknowledgement Agreement form at bid opening. Municipalities receiving over $500,000 in state funding must file an approved Affirmative Action Plan or Set Aside plan with CHRO within 30 days following intent to award. Richard Kotchko is the primary contact (203-452-5042, rkotchko@trumbull-ct.gov).