Acoustic Improvements - Lordship Elementary School

The contract pertains to acoustic improvements at Lordship Elementary School Gym in Stratford, Connecticut, under Solicitation Number BID 2026-26, with a bid submission deadline of May 27, 2026. The base scope requires the removal and disposal of 32 existing wall-mounted acoustic panels measuring 96 inches by 48 inches and the installation of new Acoustimac 2-inch DMD panels or an approved equivalent using Z-Clips or an approved alternative mounting system such as Rotofast fasteners, provided performance equivalence is demonstrated. Alternate #1 allows bidders to propose removal and replacement of 37 ceiling-mounted panels measuring 96 inches by 32 inches, with pricing required for both the base and alternate scopes. All work must comply with construction drawings and specifications, including Spec 01310, Spec 01400, and Spec 01770, and must adhere to OSHA safety standards. The contractor is responsible for verifying existing substrates, protecting all surfaces including rubber flooring, applying for and obtaining building permits, managing dumpster placement for waste disposal, and restoring the site to its original condition—including patching, caulk, and grout matching existing finishes. Work is limited to weekday hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with limited availability for nighttime or weekend work requiring prior approval. No electronic bids will be accepted; all submissions must be delivered physically to the DAS Procurement office. The project is administered by the Town of Stratford through Connecticut’s DAS Procurement, with Snyder Architects, LLC acting as the project manager but not as a designated COR, COTR, or PCO. No formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, payment details, accounting codes, invoicing methods, or contract value estimates are included in the documentation. The NAICS code is 238390, and no set-aside classifications are applied. Bidders are expected to perform their own quantity takeoffs and submit sealed hard-copy proposals without any electronic formats permitted. The pre-bid meeting was held on May 13, 2026, and supporting documentation includes a revised reflected ceiling plan and a 15–20 page RFI log addressing site conditions, mounting systems, permitting, and disposal procedures. No certifications, UEI/CAGE codes, socioeconomic status declarations, or subcontracting requirements are required from offerors, and no third-party testing or