Meriden Public Library Roof Weatherization

The City of Meriden, Connecticut is soliciting sealed electronic proposals for roof weatherization and water penetration remediation services at the Meriden Public Library, a 53,000 square-foot facility located at 105 Miller Street. The project scope includes inspection and repair of all exterior joints and material assembly seams, cleaning and sealing of exterior concrete and masonry, installation of new EPDM membrane and flashings in accordance with manufacturer standards, and coordination with the existing Firestone Platinum EPDM roof system warranty provider. The selected contractor must be certified as a Firestone-designated and trained system installer to maintain compatibility with the existing 30-year manufacturer warranty (Warranty No. 700440164). Proposals must be submitted as lump sum pricing for the complete contractual scope of work via the City's eProcurement Portal no later than 12:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the library facility and a question submission deadline of December 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The contract will be structured through a Purchase Order and Standard EJCDC Construction Agreement, with payment to be made no less than thirty days following completion of services. Required submissions include a Non-Collusive Bid Statement, Proposer's Qualification Statement, and Meriden-Based Business Status request form, and the contractor must maintain appropriate state licenses and certifications while complying with fair employment practices and Connecticut General Statutes regarding non-discrimination.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility, though the City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut state sales and use taxes, which should not be included in proposal pricing. No incumbent contractors or current vendors are identified in the available solicitation materials. The contract requires integration with the existing Firestone Platinum EPDM roof system and coordination with the warranty provider (ELEVATE) to preserve the existing 30-year manufacturer warranty. The contractor shall obtain all necessary permits required by the City prior to commencing work, with regular city permit fees waived but state education fund fees remaining applicable. No estimated total budget value or award range is specified in the solicitation documentation, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive minor inconsistencies if deemed in its best interest.