NHPS - Bathroom Repairs

The City of New Haven Board of Education is soliciting a qualified general contractor to provide on-call bathroom repairs and renovations across district schools through a time and materials proposal. The project, designated as Solicitation #2025-IFB-282, requires a contractor capable of performing comprehensive repair work involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general labor. Deliverables include job-specific time and materials estimates for bathroom component replacements such as acoustic ceiling tiles, lighting, partitions, tile, drywall, paint, mirrors, dispensers, vanities, sinks, faucets, and toilets. Work will primarily be conducted after school hours (3pm-9pm), with potential emergency interventions during school hours. Key submission dates include November 13, 2025, as the deadline for contractor questions, and November 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm as the proposal submission deadline. The initial contract term is one year with potential one-year renewal options, and the award will be made to a single vendor with a maximum 10% mark-up on materials.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority and women-owned business participation, with a mandated 25% goal for minority and women-owned small business involvement. Contractors must complete a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Utilization Form detailing subcontractor information, including business classifications and dollar amounts. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to the City's Living Wage Ordinance, Executive Order 11246, Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act, and local equal employment opportunity ordinances. The city will assess contractors based on their ability to meet workforce diversity guidelines, with potential financial penalties for non-compliance ranging from $750 to $4,000 per violation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, contractors will be required to submit detailed hourly rates for various trades and provide estimates that do not exceed predetermined thresholds. Participation is subject to additional administrative requirements, including a mandatory pre-award conference and submission of a comprehensive EEOC package, with associated fees determined by contract value.