James j. Curiale school roof replacement

The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases is seeking bids for the James J. Curiale School Roof Replacement project, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with the state project number 015-0183 RR. This procurement is a roofing package (Trade Package 1.01) that requires DAS pre-qualification for potential bidders. The invitation to bid (COB02525C) mandates that contractors submit three sealed physical copies and one digital copy of their bid proposal by January 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM at the James J. Curiale School, providing an opportunity for potential bidders to gather additional information. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Bond, and various state-required compliance and certification documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond representing 10% of the total bid amount, and the City reserves the right to reject any bids or waive formalities if deemed in the best interest of the city.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation requirements for minority and women-owned business enterprises, with defined utilization goals: 6% for African-American owned businesses, 9% overall for minority-owned businesses, and 15% for women-owned businesses. These requirements suggest a strong commitment to diverse vendor participation and economic inclusion. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the available documentation, the project involves a comprehensive roof replacement for the James J. Curiale School, indicating a significant capital improvement investment. The project's DAS pre-qualification requirement suggests that only contractors with demonstrated expertise and certification in roofing and public school infrastructure projects will be eligible to bid. The City of Bridgeport's procurement approach emphasizes thorough vetting of potential contractors, ensuring quality, compliance, and a competitive bidding process that promotes both technical competence and local economic development.