Prospect House - Building Renovations

The City of Bridgeport Department of Housing & Community Development is requesting bids for renovation of the 3rd and 4th floors of Prospect House under ITB, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and questions due by 4:00 p.m. on October 13, 2026.

Contractors must be licensed in Connecticut with all employees properly certified and qualified. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply. The scope spans bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, offices, lounges, and staircase from the 1st floor to the 4th floor, including staircase installation with rubber treads; kitchen work with cabinet refinishing, hardware installation, and laminate flooring; laundromat and lounge areas with laminate flooring and wall painting; multiple bedrooms and bathrooms requiring floor demolition, laminate floor installation, and wall painting; five office spaces with similar floor and wall work; and an area of refuge. All work must comply with Connecticut State Building Code and Bridgeport municipal requirements. Contractors must obtain and pay for all required permits and inspections, maintain jobsite safety and cleanliness, and provide certificates of insurance listing the City as an additional insured with 30 days' notice for cancellation.

A bid bond of 10% or certified check is required if the bid reaches $100,000 or more. The successful bidder must post performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract price if the award exceeds $100,000. Bidders must possess valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to commencing work. Electronic submission through the OpenGov Procurement portal is preferred; paper submissions are accepted only under exceptional circumstances and require one original, three copies, and one electronic copy via thumb drive. Vendor questionnaire requirements include compliance officer designation, good standing certification, Davis-Bacon wage rate certification, equal opportunity policy statement, no conflicts disclosure, and a schedule of work. Bids are publicly opened immediately after the 2:00 p.m. deadline at 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604.