John Winthrop Elementary School Phase 2 - Contruction (Bid Packages 1. 09 - 1. 15)

The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases is requesting sealed bids on John Winthrop Elementary School Phase 2 Renovation & Additions across six construction trade packages (1.09–1.15: windows/glazing, flooring, painting, fire protection, plumbing/food service equipment, HVAC, and electrical/security/technology), with bids due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on October 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the school site.

Bidders must provide DAS Certification and Update Statements with submission. Prevailing wage rate requirements apply to bids exceeding $100,000. A 10% bid bond or certified check is required for bids of $100,000 or more; successful awardees must provide Payment and Performance bonds equal to 100% of contract price if the contract exceeds $100,000. All contractors and subcontractors must execute specific trade agreements with applicable Trade Unions before beginning work, as the project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement.

Bidders must obtain Certificates of Insurance naming the City as an additional insured with thirty-day cancellation notice and maintain valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to commencing work. Plans and specifications are available through DigiPrint at $30.00 for digital PDF sets; printing costs plus Federal Express shipping apply to complete sets.

Questions must be submitted in writing by 12:00 p.m. on November 4, 2026. Sealed bid submissions must be paper-only and include one original, two copies, and one electronic copy on thumb drive, delivered to the Department of Public Purchases at 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to multiple bidders, and base awards on factors beyond price, including lead time and equipment availability.