Saugatuck Elementary School Retractable Gymnasium Folding Door Replacement

Westport Public Schools in Fairfield County, Connecticut is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of a retractable gymnasium folding door system at Saugatuck Elementary School. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified vendors to provide materials and installation services for the folding door replacement project. The procurement encompasses the supply and installation of a new retractable gymnasium folding door system, with technical specifications and Modernfold drawings available in the bid package on the Westport Public Schools website. The solicitation opened on September 3, 2025, with a mandatory site review scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the school's front entry (170 Riverside Avenue, Westport, Connecticut). Vendors must submit written questions by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM to John Koplas, Sr. Project Manager at Colliers Project Leaders (john.koplas@collierseng.com) and Elio Longo, CFO of Westport Public Schools (elongo@westportps.org), with answers issued by addendum on Thursday, September 25, 2025, by 2:00 PM. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Chief Financial Officer's office, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, Connecticut 06880, with each submission consisting of one paper copy and one electronic copy on a flash drive, clearly marked "BID #26-008-RFP."

The solicitation document does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor eligibility; the opportunity is open to all vendors meeting the technical specifications. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is referenced in the available materials. The project requires integration with existing infrastructure at Saugatuck Elementary School, and vendors are expected to coordinate with the school facility. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be proposed by vendors. The solicitation does not disclose a specific budget or award value range, leaving financial considerations to vendor proposals and the school's evaluation process. Interested vendors should review the complete bid package, including specification sheets and Modernfold drawings, available on the Westport Public Schools website at https://www.westportps.org/departments/business-office/bids.