HALLEN SCHOOL STEAM BOILER REPLACEMENT

The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, has issued a solicitation for the replacement of the steam boiler at HALLLEN SCHOOL, identified by solicitation number BMB008279, with responses due by September 1, 2026. The project is managed by the Bridgeport Board of Education Maintenance division, with primary point of contact Jaimie McCarvill, Financial Management Specialist, and secondary contact Laura DeMoura, Buyer, overseeing the process. The work falls under NAICS code 238220 for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors and is classified as a state, local, or educational agency procurement. The contract requires full compliance with the Contract Documents, including drawings, special specifications, technical requirements, and general conditions, with a focus on delivering labor, materials, equipment, and incidental services to ensure the boiler replacement meets all performance and quality standards. All materials must be preserved and labeled with lot numbers and item descriptions to maintain traceability, and work must conform to ASTM, AASHTO, and other referenced standards, with non-conforming items to be corrected at the contractor’s expense. Inspection may occur at multiple stages and locations, but final acceptance is granted by the City’s Director upon written confirmation that all work meets contractual specifications. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal, with a strict deadline of 2:00 PM on September 1, 2026, and may include a gross sum bid with optional alternates. Proposals must include a bid bond, contractor’s license number, certificate of insurance, wage certification, and completed forms certifying non-collusion, non-debarment, absence of conflict of interest, and compliance with federal labor standards under 49 CFR 29, Subpart C. While no fixed contract value is provided, award will be made to the bidder whose proposal is most advantageous to the City, considering cost and other relevant factors such as lead time, equipment availability, and responsiveness. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits, maintain required insurance, adhere to prevailing wage laws, and comply with nondiscrimination and safety regulations. Subcontracting requires prior approval, and time extensions may be granted by the Director for qualifying delays. The project site is defined by the contract documents, with work occurring at the school’s location in Bridgeport, and payment will be processed through monthly applications for payment certified by the Engineer. No FAR clauses are used; instead, municipal-specific provisions govern the contract