JOHN WINTHROP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RENOVATION PHASE 1 – Enabling, Demolition & Abatement

The contract solicitation COB040265 issued by the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, pertains to Phase 1 of the John Winthrop Elementary School Renovation, specifically covering enabling work, demolition, and abatement tasks. This project involves site preparation, hazardous material removal, and demolition of existing structures at the school located at 85 Eckart Street, Bridgeport, CT. The solicitation, posted on April 19, 2026, requires bidders to submit proposals by May 20, 2026, under a competitive fixed-bid process. Key submission documents include bid and performance/payment bonds (10% and 100%, respectively, for bids $100,000 or more), certificates of insurance naming the City as additional insured, and several certifications such as SAM registration, DAS Certification, and a non-collusion affidavit. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid walk-through scheduled for April 23, 2026, is required to maintain bid eligibility. The City emphasizes compliance with prevailing wage laws, licensing, safety, and project labor agreements, underscoring strict regulatory and procedural adherence. Evaluation of bids primarily considers cost but may also factor in lead times, equipment availability, and bidder compliance with contractual requirements. The award is on a best-value trade-off basis rather than a lowest-price technically acceptable standard, giving the City discretion to select the most advantageous proposal. The solicitation specifies locally tailored contract clauses without adopting standardized Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, reflecting municipal procurement practices. All bids must be submitted in hard copy and on a thumb drive, marked with the project number, through the Department of Public Purchases at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center. No electronic submissions via the procurement portal are accepted. While the contract does not disclose a specific contract value or detailed pricing in the documents, it imposes rigorous submission and bonding requirements, compliance with federal and state regulations including debarment and suspension checks, tax delinquency verification, and conflict-of-interest disclosures. The City reserves broad rights to reject bids or make awards based on factors beyond the lowest price, aiming to ensure quality and timely completion aligned with Bridgeport’s urban redevelopment objectives.