Active SLED Opportunity · CONNECTICUT · CITY OF MERIDEN

    B026-63 Pulaski Gymnasium Floor Replacement

    Issued by City of Meriden
    cityInvitation To BidCity of MeridenSol. 273659
    Open · 2d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    2
    due Jun 25, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 10, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    238330
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    City of Meriden seeks contractor to remove and replace gymnasium floor at Casimir Pulaski Elementary School. Work includes removal, disposal, and installation of wood athletic flooring with game lines and logos. Mandatory pre-bid June 17, 2026. Bids due June 25, 2026, via electronic submission.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    273659
    Type / RFx
    Invitation To Bid
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    June 10, 2026
    Due Date
    June 25, 2026
    NAICS Code
    238330AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Meriden
    Agency
    City of Meriden

    Description

    The City of Meriden is seeking the services of a contractor to remove and replace the gymnasium floor at Casimir Pulaski Elementary School. The flooring contractor shall, rip out, remove, and properly dispose of the existing flooring prior to prepping and installing the new flooring. The flooring contractor shall be responsible for providing dumpsters for the disposal of the flooring material and maintain them through the duration of the project.

    All work is anticipated on beginning only after school has been dismissed for the year; on or after June 29, 2026 and it should be completed no later than August 14, 2026. The timeline can be discussed at the MANDATORY pre-bid meeting on June 17th @ 10 AM.

     

    Background

    The flooring contractor shall be responsible for providing dumpsters for the disposal of the flooring material and maintain them through the duration of the project.

    All work is anticipated on beginning only after school has been dismissed for the year; on or after June 29, 2026 and it should be completed no later than August 14, 2026.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: B026-63
    • Department: BOE-Facilities
    • Department Head: Steve Kogut (Director of Facilities)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-06-18T20:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-06-17T14:00:00.000Z — Casimir Pulaski School 100 Clearview Avenue Meriden, CT 06450

    Evaluation Criteria

    • PART 1 - GENERAL

      1.1           RELATED DOCUMENTS

      A.       Drawings  and  general  provisions  of  the  Contract,  including  General  and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

      1.2           SUMMARY

      A.       Section Includes:

      1.       Wood athletic flooring.

      1.3           COORDINATION

      A.       Coordinate layout and installation of slab depressions to accommodate layout of wood athletic flooring assembly.

      B.       Coordinate layout and installation of flooring with floor inserts for gymnasium equipment.

      1.4           ACTION SUBMITTALS

      A.       Product Data: For each type of product.

      1.       Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for wood athletic flooring.

      B.       Shop Drawings: For each type of floor assembly, include the following:

      1.       Plans, sections, and attachment details.
      2.       Details of concrete-slab depressions.
      3.       Expansion provisions and trim details.
      4.       Layout, colors, widths, and dimensions of game lines, markers, and logo.
      5.       Locations of floor inserts for athletic equipment installed through flooring assembly.

      C.       Samples: For each exposed product and for each color and texture specified, approximately 12 inches long in size.

      1.       Include  Sample  sets  showing  the  full  range  of  normal  color  and  texture variations expected in wood flooring.
      2.       Include Sample sets showing finishes and game-line, marker, and logo paints applied to wood flooring.

      1.5           INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

      A.       Qualification Data:  For qualified Installer.

      1.6           CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

      A.       Maintenance  Data:  For  wood  athletic  flooring  and  finish  systems  to  include  in maintenance manuals.

      1.7           QUALITY ASSURANCE

      A.       Installer Qualifications:

      1.       A firm or individual that has been approved by MFMA as an accredited Installer according to the MFMA Accreditation Program.
      2.       An experienced Installer who has completed wood athletic finishing installations similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and whose work has resulted in 
      installations with a record of successful in-service performance.

      a.       Installer responsibilities include field finishing of wood athletic flooring components and accessories, and application of game lines, markers, and logo.
      b.       Provide  list  of  at  least  three  (3)  completed  projects  of  similar  magnitude  and complexity.

      3.       Flooring contractor must be approved by manufacturer for installation of flooring system.

      1.8           DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

      A.       Deliver floor assembly materials in unopened cartons or bundles.

      B.       Protect wood from exposure to moisture. Do not deliver wood components until after concrete, masonry, plaster, ceramic tile, and similar wet-work is complete and dry.

      C.       Store wood components in a dry, warm, well-ventilated, weathertight location and in a horizontal position.

      1.9           FIELD CONDITIONS

      A.       Conditioning  period   begins   not   less   than   seven  (7)   days   before   wood   athletic   flooring installation, is continuous through installation, and continues not less than seven (7) days after installation.

      1.       Environmental  Conditioning:  Maintain  ambient  temperature  between  65  and  75  deg F and relative humidity planned for building occupants, but not less than thirty-five percent (35%) 
      or more than fifty percent (50%), in spaces to receive wood athletic flooring during the conditioning period.
      2.       Wood Conditioning: Move wood components into spaces where they will be installed, no later than beginning of the conditioning period.

      a.       Do  not  install  wood  athletic  flooring  until  wood  components  adjust  to  relative humidity  of,  and  are  at  same  temperature  as,  spaces  where  they  are  to  be installed.
      b.       Open sealed packages to allow wood components to acclimatize immediately on moving wood components into spaces in which they will be installed.

      B.       After  conditioning  period,  maintain  relative  humidity  and  ambient  temperature planned  for building occupants.

      C.       Install  wood  athletic  flooring  after  other  finishing  operations,  including painting,  have  been completed.

      D.       Permanent  heat,  light  and  ventilation  shall  be  installed  and  operating  during and  after installation.   Maintain a temperature range of 55 to 80 deg F and a relative humidity range of thirty-five to fifty percent (35-50%).

      1.10         WARRANTY

      A.       Special Warranty:  Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

      1.       Warranty Period – Materials: Two (2) years from date of Substantial Completion, unless otherwise indicated.
      2.       Warranty Period – Installation: Two (2) years from date of Substantial Completion.

    • SUMMARY

      The City of Meriden is seeking the services of a contractor to remove and replace the gymnasium floor at Casimir Pulaski Elementary School. The flooring contractor shall, rip out, remove, and properly dispose of the existing flooring prior to prepping and installing the new flooring. The flooring contractor shall be responsible for providing dumpsters for the disposal of the flooring material and maintain them through the duration of the project.

      All work is anticipated on beginning only after school has been dismissed for the year; on or after June 29, 2026 and it should be completed no later than August 14, 2026. The timeline can be discussed at the MANDATORY pre-bid meeting on June 17th @ 10 AM.

       

       

    • PART 2 - PRODUCTS

      2.1           MANUFACTURERS

      A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

      1. Robbins Sports Surfaces 2. Action Floor Systems, LLC 3. Connor Floor; Subsidiary of Connor Sport Court International 4. Horner Flooring Company, Inc. 5. Tarkett Sports 6. Or approved equal.

      2.2           SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

      A.       System Type:  Anchored resilient.

      B.       Overall System Height:  2 inches as minimum, but to match existing.

      2.3           FLOORING MATERIALS

      A.       Maple Flooring: Comply with MFMA grading rules for species, grade, and cut.

      1.       Certification: Provide flooring that carries MFMA mark on each bundle or piece.

      B.       Random-Length  Strip  Flooring:  Northern  hard  maple  (Acer  saccharum),  kiln  dried, random length, tongue and groove, and end matched.

      1.       Grade: MFMA-RL Second and Better.
      2.       Cut: Edge.
      3.       Thickness:  25/32-inch.
      4.       Face Width: 2½ inches.

      2.4           SUBFLOOR MATERIALS

      A.       Plywood  Underlayment:  APA  rated,  C-D  plugged,  exterior  glue,  tongue  and  groove, ¾-inch thick,  with  factory-prepared  anchor  slots  and  resilient  padding  slots,  as recommended  by manufacturer.

      B.       Resilient Underlayment: Flexible, multi-cellular, open-cell, expanded polyethylene-foam sheet; nominal 2-lb./cu. ft. density, as per manufacturer’s standard.

      1.       Thickness: 9/16-inch or per manufacturer's standard.

      2.5           FINISHES

      A.       Floor-Finish  System:  System  of  compatible  components  recommended  in  writing  by flooring manufacturer, and MFMA approved.

      1. Manufacturers:

      a. Hillyard, Inc. b. Bona c. Basic Coatings, Inc. d. Dura Seal, Sherwin-Williams Company (The) e. Substitutions: Under provisions of Section 012500 “Substitution Procedures”.

      2. Floor-Sealer Formulation: Pliable, penetrating type. MFMA Group 1, Sealers.

      3. Finish-Coat Formulation: Formulated for gloss finish indicated and multi-coat application.

      a. Type: MFMA Group 3, Gymnasium-Type Surface Finishes.

      4. Game-Line, Marker, and Logo Paint: Industrial enamel compatible with finish coats and recommended in writing by manufacturers of finish coats, and paint for this use.

      a. Provide one (1) basketball court, two (2) pickleball courts, one (1) center court logo (four (4) colors maximum) within center court jump circle, but as directed by Owner. b. Provide layout and proof of game lines to Owner for approval before proceeding with application.

      2.6           ACCESSORIES

      A.       Vapor Retarder: ASTM D 4397, polyethylene sheet not less than 6 mils thick.

      B.       Resilient Wall Base: Manufacturer’s standard vented, vinyl cove base; 4 by 3 inches; with pre- molded outside corners.

      1.       Color:  Black.

      C.       Thresholds:  New  aluminum  thresholds  to  be  installed  at  all  doorways  as  required to  meet adjacent  floor  finishes.    Provide  Pemko  or  equal  to  comply  with  all applicable  building  and accessibility codes.

      D.       Fasteners:   Type   and   size   recommended   by   manufacturer,   but   not   less   than   those recommended by MFMA for application indicated.

      E.       Trowelable   Leveling   and   Patching   Compound:   Latex-modified,   hydraulic-cement-based formulation approved by wood athletic flooring manufacturer.

    • TIMELINE
      Project Release Date:June 10, 2026
      Pre-Bid Meeting (Mandatory):June 17, 2026, 10:00am

      Casimir Pulaski School
      100 Clearview Avenue
      Meriden, CT 06450

      Question Submission Deadline:June 18, 2026, 4:00pm
      Submission Deadline:June 25, 2026, 11:00am

       

    • BIDDING PROCEDURES

      The City will only be accepting electronic submissions of bids and proposals. Please submit electronic responses via the City eProcurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. By way of the eProcurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes. Bids are due for submission no later than 11:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2026.

    • PART 3 - EXECUTION

      3.1           EXAMINATION

      A.       Examine   substrates,   areas,   and   conditions,   with   Installer   present,   for   compliance   with requirements  for  maximum  moisture  content,  installation  tolerances,  and other  conditions affecting performance of the Work.

      B.       Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

      C.       Concrete Slabs: Verify that concrete substrates are dry and moisture-vapor emissions are within acceptable levels according to manufacturer's written instructions.

      1.       Moisture Testing: Perform tests so that each test area does not exceed 200 sq. ft., and perform no fewer than three (3) tests in each installation area and with test areas evenly spaced in installation areas.

      a.       Anhydrous  Calcium  Chloride  Test:  ASTM F 1869.  Proceed  with  installation  only after substrates have maximum moisture-vapor-emission rate of that indicated in manufacturer’s written 
      recommendations.
      b.       Relative   Humidity   Test:   Using   in   situ   probes,   ASTM F 2170.   Proceed   with installation   only   after   substrates   have   a   maximum   relative   humidity   level measurement per manufacturer’s written recommendations.
      c.        Perform  additional  moisture  tests  recommended  by  manufacturer.  Proceed  with installation only after substrates pass testing.

      3.2           INSPECTION

      A.       Installer shall document all working conditions provided prior to commencement.

      B.       Beginning of installation means acceptance of existing substrate and site conditions.

      C.       Conduct moisture tests on representative wood materials to verify that the material meets the pre-installation  standards  and  specifications  of  the  manufacturers,  providing  copies of  field- metered compliance to the Owner prior to installation.

      3.3           PREPARATION

      A.       Concrete Slabs:

      1.       Grind high spots and fill low spots on concrete substrates to produce a maximum 1/8-inch deviation in any direction when checked with a 10-foot straight edge.
      2.       Use  trowelable  leveling  and  patching  compounds,  according  to  manufacturer's written instructions, to fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates.

      B.       Broom  and  vacuum  clean  substrates  to  be  covered  immediately  before  product installation. After  cleaning,  examine  substrates  for  moisture,  alkaline  salts,  carbonation, 
      or  dust.  Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

      3.4           INSTALLATION

      A.       Comply with wood athletic flooring manufacturer's written instructions, but not less than written recommendations of MFMA applicable to flooring type indicated.

      B.       Pattern:  Lay  flooring  parallel  with  long  dimension  of  space  to  be  floored unless  otherwise indicated.

      C.       Expansion  Spaces:  Provide  as  indicated,  but  not  less  than  that  required  by manufacturer's written instructions and MFMA's written recommendations at walls and other obstructions, and at interruptions and terminations of flooring.

      1.       Cover expansion spaces with base molding, trim, and saddles, as indicated on Drawings.

      D.       Vapor  Retarder:  Cover  entire  slab  area  beneath  wood  flooring.  Install  with joints  lapped  a minimum of 6 inches and sealed.

      E.       Underlayment: Install angled to direction of flooring, staggering end joints in adjacent rows, as indicated in manufacturer’s written instructions.

      F.       Strip Flooring: Mechanically fasten perpendicular to supports.

      G.       Installation Tolerances: 1/8-inch in 10 feet of variance from level.

      3.5           SANDING AND FINISHING

      A.       Allow installed flooring to acclimate to ambient conditions before sanding.

      B.       Follow  applicable  recommendations  in  MFMA's  "Industry  Recommendations  for  Sanding, Sealing, Court Lining, Finishing, and Resurfacing of Maple Gym Floors."

      C.       Machine sand with coarse, medium, and fine grades of sandpaper to achieve a level, smooth, uniform surface without ridges or cups.

      1.       All cuts should be made with the grain and rough or finish sanding on the diagonal will not  be  permitted  without  specific  permission  from  the  Architect.    Particular  attention should be given on each finishing cut to completely remove the coarser grit marks from the preceding cut.

      D.       After  sanding,  Contractor  shall  thoroughly  vacuum  floor  with  heavy  duty commercial  type vacuum  and  request  inspection  by  the  Architect  or  his  authorized representative  before  any finishing work shall start.

      E.       Finish: Apply seal and finish coats of finish system according to finish manufacturer's written instructions. Provide no fewer than four (4) coats total and no fewer than two (2) finish coats.

      1.       Water-Based  Finishes:  Use  finishing  methods  recommended  by  finish  manufacturer  to reduce grain raise and side bonding effect.
      2.       Game-Line, Marker, and Logo Paint: Apply game-line, marker, and logo paint between final seal coat and first finish coat according to paint manufacturer's written instructions.

      a.       Mask flooring at game lines markers, and logo, and apply paint to produce lines and markers with sharp edges. Masking tape should be pulled as soon as the paint starts to set and not 
      allow to stand overnight.
      b.       Where  game  lines  cross,  break  minor  game  line  at  intersection;  do  not  overlap lines.
      c.        Apply game lines, markers, and logo in widths and colors to match existing and as directed by Owner.
      d.       Apply finish coats after game-line, marker and logo paint is fully cured, a minimum of 24 hours.

      3.       During product application and drying time, floor must be free of dust and dirt.  For the first four (4) hours, avoid air currents that carry dust and dirt.  Temperatures of the floor, room and materials should be 65ᵒF or above during treatment and curing. Allow adequate ventilation for proper curing.

      3.6           PROTECTION

      A.       Protect wood athletic flooring during remainder of construction period to allow finish to cure and to  ensure  that  flooring  and  finish  are  without  damage  or  deterioration  at  time of  Substantial Completion.

      1.       Do not cover flooring after finishing until finish reaches full cure and not before seven (7) days after applying last finish coat.
      2.       Do  not  move  heavy  and  sharp  objects  directly  over  flooring.  Protect  fully cured  floor finishes and surfaces with plywood or hardboard panels to prevent damage from storing or moving objects over flooring.

    • BIDS

      Bids are to be submitted as follows:.

      a. Bids must be made out and signed in the corporate, or other, name of Bidder, and must be fully and properly executed by an authorized person.

      b. The City of Meriden, CT will only be accepting electronic submissions of the enclosed bid sheet via the City eProcurement portal partner, OpenGov: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct.

      c. Bids received later than the time and date specified will not be considered.

      d. Amendments to or withdrawal of bids received later than the date and time set forth in the bid opening will not be considered.

    • ADDITIONS

      Due to anticipated new flooring height several doors will need to be cut;

      Seven (7) 6' Double Doors and Two (2) 4' Single Doors

      Eighteen (18) Thresholds will need to be replaced.

      Pricing for these will need to be included as part of your TOTAL PRICING PROPOSAL.

    • EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

      Bidders are to examine all documents and visit the site in order to make a thorough examination of the conditions so that the bidder may familiarize itself with all of the existing requirements, conditions, and difficulties that will affect the execution of the work in order to determine the amount of work necessary to carry out the true intent of the specifications and work shown on the drawings.

      The City of Meriden and its agents do not have any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any bid document obtained from any other source other than from the City eProcurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Obtaining documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining documents from any other source may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the documents that may be issued.

      No request shall be honored if such request is made less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations, and any supplementary instructions, will be in the form of a written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be made available via the City eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct for addenda. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addenda shall not relieve any bidder from any obligations under its bid as submitted.

      Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the City eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City eProcurement Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

    • BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN

      No bidder may withdraw its bid within ninety (90) days of the date of the bid opening. Should there be reason why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the City of Meriden and the successful bidder.

    • CHRO

      The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f.

      State law requires a minimum spending allocation goal of twenty-five (25%) percent of the state-funded portion of the contract for award to subcontractors holding current certification from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (“DAS”) under the provisions of CONN. GEN. STAT. § 4a-60g. (25% of the total state-funded value with DAS-certified Small Businesses and 6.25% of the total state-funded value with DAS-certified Minority-, Women-, and/or Disabled-owned Businesses.) The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the spending allocation goals.

    • CITY OF MERIDEN, LOCAL PREFERENCE

      In determining the lowest responsible bidder, the Purchasing Department shall also consider Local Preference.

      This section shall not apply in those instances where the bid requested involves a cooperative purchasing arrangement between the City of Meriden and other municipalities or the State of Connecticut.

      Bidders are specifically advised that the City of Meriden has adopted Section 3-14 of the Code of the City of Meriden which requires, but is not limited to, a local preference requiring, in part, that a “City-based business” shall mean a business with its principal place of business located within the boundaries of the City of Meriden. A business shall not be considered a “City-based business” unless evidence has been submitted, satisfactory to the Purchasing Department, with each bid (forms included in bidding documents) to establish that the bidder has a bona fide principal place of business, operates out of, or pays property taxes on personal property in the City of Meriden.

      Any City-based business bidder which has submitted a bid not more than ten (10) percent higher than the low bid provided such City-based business bidder agrees to accept the award of the bid at the amount of the low bid. The acceptance shall be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Department no later than next business day following the opening of the bid. For example, a bid opened at 11:00 a.m. on a Monday must be accepted by the City-based bidder no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. If more than one City-based business bidder has submitted bids not more than ten (10) percent higher than the low bid and has agreed to accept the award of the bid at the amount of the low bid, the lowest responsible bidder shall be one of the City-based business bidders which has submitted the lowest bid.

      Bidders claiming status under the local preference are hereby required to submit with its bid an additional form, titled “Request for Status as a Meriden Based Business.”

    • PREVAILING WAGES
      It is determined prevailing wages are required therefore, it is expressly understood and agreed they are the responsibility and obligation of the Contractor to secure and maintain any/all prevailing wages rates.
    • EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT

      Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the resulting contract, the parties may, by mutual agreement, extend the contract for up to two (2) additional, three (3) year terms.  Any extension must be in writing, executed by both parties.

    • TIME

      Inasmuch as the contract concerns a public improvement, the provisions of the contract relating to the time of performance and completion of the work are of the essence of the contract. Accordingly, the successful bidder/contractor (“Contractor”) shall begin work on the day specified in paragraph 2.04 of the General Conditions and shall perform the work diligently so as to permit full use not later than the first day following the construction period established in the Contract. (See paragraph 10 entitled “Liquidated Damages” of the Construction Contract between City of Meriden, as owner, and the Contractor).

    • TAXES

      The City of Meriden is exempt under Connecticut General Statutes from the payment of the excise taxes imposed by the federal government and the Sales and Use Tax of the State of Connecticut; such taxes should not be included in the bid price. Upon request, exemption certificates will be furnished to the successful bidder.

    • FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

      The Contractor shall agree that neither it or its subcontractors, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or to discharge from employment any individual or to discriminate against such individual in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment

      because of the individual's race, color, religious creed, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness or status as a veteran. The aforementioned terms are obtained from Connecticut General Statutes Section 46a-60, et seq., entitled “Discriminatory employment practices prohibited,” as amended.

    • FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MERIDEN AND CONTRACTOR

      The Agreement for the work will be via Purchase Order and Standard Construction Agreement including EJCDC.

    • DAVIS-BACON ACT

      All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in the performance of construction work financed in whole or in part with assistance received under this title shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-5); Provided, That this section shall apply to the rehabilitation of residential property only if such property contains not less than 8 units. The Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to such labor standards, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (15 F.R. 3176; 64 Stat. 1267) and section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as mended (48 Stat. 948; 40 U.S.C. 276(c)).

    • BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA

      This bid is subject to: The Build America Buy America Act, enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 15, 2021, established a domestic content procurement preference for all Federal financial assistance obligated for infrastructure projects after May 14, 2022.  The domestic content procurement preference requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in covered infrastructure projects are produced in the United States.

    • LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, etc.

      Local subcontractors, material suppliers, and labor in the City of Meriden should be considered and sought out insofar as it is practical in the performance of this project.

    • CITY OF MERIDEN CODE OF ETHICS

      The City of Meriden has adopted a Code of Ethics located in Chapter 21 of the Code of the City of Meriden, sections 21-1 through 21-15, inclusive, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. The terms of the Code of Ethics shall constitute a part of any contract or agreement entered into by the City of Meriden as a result of this bid as if those terms were fully set forth in such contract or agreement.

      Bidders are specifically advised that the Code of Ethics prohibits public officers and employees, as well as their immediate families and businesses, with which they are associated from participating in any transaction which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or responsibilities. Bidders are also advised that the Code of Ethics contain provisions with respect to paid contractors and former employees and officials.

      BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT BIDS, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR AWARDED IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS ARE VOIDABLE BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDEN.

      Copies of the Code of Ethics may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk or may be found online on the City of Meriden’s website.

    • NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

      Each bidder submitting a bid to the City of Meriden for any portion of the work contemplated by the documents on which bidding is based shall execute and attach thereto the sworn Non-Collusive Bid Statement, to the effect that the bidder has not colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation in the submission of the bid.

    • AWARD IN CASE OF A TIE

      In the event there are two or more responsive bidders, the decision to award will be based by the following criteria and in the following order:

      a. The bidder located in the State of Connecticut will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

      b. The winner of a coin toss will be awarded the bid over that of another bidder.

       

    • AWARD OF CONTRACT

      The Purchasing Officer reserves the right to make an award on the bid which, by the Purchasing Officer’s judgment and recommendation from the Meriden Board of Education following bid evaluations, best meets the specifications and is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

      The contract will not be awarded to any corporation, firm, or individual which/who is in arrears to the City of Meriden by debt or contract, or who is in default as security or otherwise by any obligation to the City of Meriden.

      The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid, and to waive informality or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Meriden.

    • BID PROTEST PROCEDURE

      In the event that any bidder wishes to protest the potential award of a bid, or any procedure of act in the advertising or soliciting of the bids, said bidder must make said protest in writing, which shall state the reason therefore and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the City Purchasing Office within FIVE (5) business days after the delivery of bid results or decisions. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Officer forthwith and shall be attended by him or his designee and such other persons as the Purchasing Officer and the City Manager shall require to attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The City shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and forward the same to the protesting bidder forthwith. In the event that any protesting bidder wishes to take legal action against the City, they must fully comply with all of these instructions to bidders.

    • ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT

      No contract may be assigned without the written consent of the Purchasing Officer or designee.

    • PERMITS

      The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits required by the City of Meriden prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor may contact the City of Meriden Building Department for permit information at (203) 630-4091. For all other required permits, contact the City of Meriden Engineering Department at (203) 630-4018. **Please note-This is a City of Meriden Building/Property therefore City permit fees will be waived BUT the State Training and Education Fund Fees/Permit will NOT be waived, if applicable.

    • BID PRICE AND PAYMENT

      The City of Meriden is exempt from the payment of the excise taxes imposed by the Federal government and the Sales and Use Tax of the State of Connecticut under Connecticut General Statutes; accordingly, such taxes shall not be included in the bid price.

      The City of Meriden, unless stated otherwise in the bidding documents or Contract, will make payment to the Contractor not less than thirty (30) days following completion of services.

    • QUALITY

      All materials, equipment, supplies, and services shall be subject to rigid inspection. If defective material, equipment, supplies, or services are discovered, the Contractor shall remove or make good such material, equipment, or supplies without extra compensation. It is expressly understood and agreed that any inspection by the City of Meriden will in no way lessen the responsibility of the Contractor or release Contractor from the obligation to perform and deliver to the City sound and satisfactory materials, equipment, supplies, or allow the cost to be deducted from any monies due it from the City of Meriden. All services will be performed in a workmanlike manner.

    • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

      The successful firm(s) shall ensure that any appropriate licenses or certifications required by the State of Connecticut are maintained for the duration of the project. The firm must meet all municipal, state and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices.

    • LENGTH OF CONTRACT

      Add Contract Length as necessary

    • INSURANCE

      The successful bidder shall be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance denoting general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation liability, and other coverage required by the City’s Risk Manager.

    Submission Requirements

    • NON-COLLUSIVE STATEMENT/AFFIDAVIT (required)

      Please download the document below, complete and upload.  **MUST be Notarized & Sealed**

       

    • REQUEST FOR STATUS AS A MERIDEN BASED BUSINESS (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.                If this is NOT APPLICABLE Please Upload a Blank Form w/NA written on it.

    • BIDDER'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT (required)

      Please download the document below, complete and upload.

    • FORM OF SURETY GUARANTY (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete and upload.

    • BID BOND

      Please download the document below, complete and upload.

    • What services is Meriden seeking? (required)

      Ex. to furnish labor and materials to construct a multi-use linear trail along the western side of Research Parkway from East Main Street and the Wallingford Town Line.

    • What is the date of the legal notice? (required)

      Ex. May 3, 2025

    • Is a Scope of Work/Project Information section needed? (required)

      Select no, if you will be adding specs/ drawings as attachments

    • Is Request for Status As a Meriden Based Business a required Vendor submission for this project? (required)
    • Is this a construction project? (required)
    • Is this project over $50,000? (required)

      Bonding required

    • How Long is Bid Pricing Valid? (required)
    • Is prevailing wage needed? (required)

      If so, upload project wage sheets

    • Are there prevailing wages? (required)

      The attention of bidders is directed to the requirement for minimum wage rates to be paid under this contract.

    • What Dept(s) is Involved? (required)
    • What Type of Agreement will we be using? (required)
    • Select the Legal Notice Option (required)
    • Is this a BOE project? (required)

      If yes, school specific insurance will be included

    Key dates

    1. June 10, 2026Published
    2. June 25, 2026Responses Due

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