Acoustic Improvements - Flood Middle School

The contract pertains to acoustic improvements at Flood Middle School in Stratford, Connecticut, under solicitation number BID 2026-27, with a bid submission deadline of May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The scope of work requires the removal of existing wall-mounted acoustic panels, preparation and painting of all walls in the café, and installation of new acoustic panels in accordance with provided drawings. An alternate option allows for the deduction of all wall painting scope. All bids must be submitted in hard copy only to the Town of Stratford’s Purchasing Department at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, CT 06615; electronic submissions are prohibited. The period of performance is set to commence on July 1, 2026, with substantial completion required by August 21, 2026, and final closeout by September 30, 2026. Work must be performed at the project site and delivered under F.O.B. Destination terms, with all materials arriving in manufacturer’s original sealed packaging that complies with handling, storage, and installation instructions. The contract is structured as a single prime firm-fixed-price arrangement, and the Town may retain 5% of the bid amount for payment until 90 days after final acceptance, particularly if a performance bond is not provided. Nonresident contractors must comply with Connecticut tax requirements through a bond, cash guarantee, or 5% payment withholding. Substitutions of products are permitted only if all ten specified conditions are met, including written approval from the Town, compliance with specifications, and no project delay. All warranties, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, lien waivers, and certificates of occupancy must be submitted during closeout. The contractor assumes full responsibility for site conditions and cannot claim additional compensation for unforeseen difficulties. Legal requirements include a non-collusion affidavit and a sworn Contractor’s Qualification Statement under penalty of perjury; no entity ID, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications are required. The contract cannot be assigned without the Town’s prior written consent.