Nathan Hale and Ponus Ridge Middle School Locker Replacement

The City of Norwalk, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is soliciting competitive bids from qualified General or Specialty Contractors for a comprehensive locker replacement project at Nathan Hale and Ponus Ridge Middle Schools. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for removing, replacing, and upgrading existing hallway lockers, with a total inventory of approximately 1,253 lockers across various configurations including two-tier surface-mounted, two-tier recessed, single-tier surface-mounted, and single-tier recessed models. The project requires all on-site work to be completed during Summer 2026 when school is not in session, with work hours restricted to Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Electronic bid submissions are due by 2:00 PM on November 21, 2025, with corresponding hard copy submissions due by 2:00 PM on November 24, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site walkthrough is scheduled for November 12, 2025, beginning at Nathan Hale Middle School and proceeding to Ponus Ridge Middle School. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible bidder, considering both base bid and potential alternate items selected by the city.

Bidders must provide a 10% bid deposit and be prepared to secure performance and payment bonds at 100% value, along with a maintenance bond. The project requires strict compliance with prevailing wage rates and state labor regulations, with five percent of total lockers mandated to be accessible. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the documentation. Contractors must obtain necessary building permits and provide all materials, labor, and equipment for complete locker replacement. While a specific budget range was not detailed, the project is funded through the City of Norwalk's budget. Successful contractors will need to meet comprehensive specifications regarding locker materials, construction, finishes, and installation standards, demonstrating technical capability and adherence to municipal procurement requirements. The contract will be awarded based on a comprehensive assessment of bid responsiveness, contractor qualifications, and alignment with the project's technical specifications.