JFK School Campus _Painting of Swimming Pool Room Walls & Ceiling

The City of Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking bids for painting services at the JFK School Campus, specifically targeting the swimming pool room walls and ceiling located at 700 Palisade Avenue. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a comprehensive painting project that involves removing acoustic panel material, painting the ceiling and beams, and painting the walls. Qualified contractors must submit bids through the OpenGov procurement portal, with submission requirements including one original bid, one copy, and one electronic version on a thumb drive. The mandatory site walkthrough is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 10:00 am, with the bid opening set for May 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must provide a lump sum price that encompasses all project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and incidental expenses. The work is intended to be completed during the first week of Summer Break, tentatively June 14, 2025, with bid prices remaining firm and valid through October 31, 2025. Contractors must submit various documentation, including a contractor's license, surety certification, compliance officer designation, and a tentative work schedule.

The City of Bridgeport actively encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and City-Based Businesses (CBB), with certifications required at the time of bid submission. A ten percent bid bond or certified check is mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000, and contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability. Insurance requirements specify minimum coverage limits, such as $1 million per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and $5 million for Umbrella/Excess Liability, with carriers required to be licensed in Connecticut and maintain an AM Best rating of A-VII or better. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves painting services for a school campus swimming pool room, suggesting a moderate-scale construction contract. The city emphasizes local labor preferences, with priority given to contractors who can employ residents of the United States, particularly those from Fairfield County or Connecticut. Contractors must also comply with prevailing wage requirements and provide performance, labor and materials, and maintenance bonds, each for 100% of the contract price.