Ceiling Replacement - Flood Middle School

The contract solicitation BID 2026-28 issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Procurement for Flood Middle School in Stratford, CT, calls for the complete removal and replacement of the existing ceiling system in the school library. The scope includes removing the entire ceiling structure, safely disconnecting and securing all existing light fixtures and ceiling-mounted devices for later reinstallation, and installing a new suspended ceiling system. Notably, new light fixtures are excluded from this contract and will be provided and installed by a separate entity. Work must be performed under the AIA A201-2007 standard form with supplementary conditions, and all materials must be delivered F.O.B. destination in manufacturer-original sealed packaging, properly labeled and protected to prevent damage during transit and storage. Compliance with preservation standards requires materials to be stored above ground level, under weathertight conditions, and in accordance with manufacturer specifications for temperature and humidity. The project has a strict timeline with mobilization no later than June 22, 2026, substantial completion by July 10, 2026, and final close-out by August 28, 2026. All bids must be submitted in sealed physical envelopes to the Town of Stratford’s Purchasing Department by 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026; electronic submissions are prohibited. Offerors are required to include completed bid forms, a non-collusion affidavit, a statement of qualifications using AIA A305, bonding documents, a bid bond if applicable, and supporting documentation—all printed, signed, and free of erasures. No electronic invoicing, federal accounting codes, or FAR-style clauses are referenced; instead, state-level public works regulations apply, including OSHA 10-hour training and certified payroll compliance. The contract does not include socioeconomic set-asides, UEI or CAGE code requirements, or formal evaluation factors, and award is expected to be based on compliance and pricing without a stated trade-off methodology. Any subcontractors or suppliers must be pre-approved by the Owner and Architect before engagement, and the Contractor is fully responsible for inspection, testing, and quality control unless otherwise mandated by law.