St. Mark's Daycare Center Security Cameras Installation

The City of Bridgeport, through its Department of Housing and Community Development, has issued an Invitation to Bid (solicitation CGB01627A) for the installation of a comprehensive security camera system at St. Mark's Daycare, located at 368 Newfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. The scope of work requires the procurement, installation, configuration, and testing of five Reolink P347 12MP UHD PoE exterior cameras with weatherproofing, thirty-eight Reolink P347 IP PoE indoor 12MP UHD cameras, one 32-inch UHD 4K monitor, and 1,000-1,500 UPS units. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and technical services, including the installation of labeled CAT6 Ethernet cabling and the configuration of motion and vehicle detection. Bids are due by October 27, 2026, and will be awarded based on the most advantageous cost, with additional consideration given to lead time and equipment availability. The project is subject to strict regulatory and legal requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage rates and compliance with the CT State Building Code and City of Bridgeport ordinances. Contractors must be licensed in the State of Connecticut and provide a non-collusion affidavit with their submission. Financial security requirements include a 10% bid bond for bids exceeding $100,000, as well as performance and payment bonds equal to the total compensation amount. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including Commercial General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability. Additionally, the contract mandates a 25% set-aside for small contractors for state-funded projects exceeding $50,000 and adherence to HUD non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity guidelines.