Renovation of a fitness / recreation center in Middletown, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the renovation of a fitness / recreation center.

Project no: 2020256.00 Middletown Recreation Building Renovations The City of Middletown division of Public Works is renovating the Woodrow Wilson Middle School to convert into the "Middletown Recreation Center". The primary area of work is in the rear of the building in and around the existing auxiliary gymnasium which is to become a multipurpose space that could be used as a dining area. In these areas work will include MEP improvements and cosmetic renovations. Additionally, the primary corridors are to have cosmetic renovations and new lighting. As an additional add alternate, the existing roof needs to be removed & replaced and the natatorium roof needs a restoration. This portion of work described in this bid offering could be performed along with an energy services agreement being separately solicited by the city. If this separate work is accepted by the city there will be coordination between the 2 contracting entities. The energy services work is to include adding solar panels to the natatorium roof, a new battery storage unit and a co-generation unit to provide alternative energy systems for the entire building. A bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount shall be required with all bids submitted. Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bond(s) in the amount of 100% of the contract sum shall be required from the selected bidder following award. A Maintenance Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the contract sum shall be required after completion of work and prior to final payment. All bids shall be submitted in duplicate on the designated forms using the Bid Return Label provided as designated in the Information for Bidders by the date set and time. Bid proposals must be executed in accordance with and are subject to the instructions contained within the Information for Bidders. The three (3) apparent lowest responsible bidders' bid bond documents may be held for a period of up to ninety (90) consecutive calendar days or until a contract is signed and then all bond documents, other than those of the successful responsible bidder shall be returned. The City of Middletown reserves the right to waive any defect or any irregularity in any bid and reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof. Bids and amendments to bids received after the time set for the bid opening will not be considered. All bids must be completely filled out when submitted. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the written consent of the City of Middletown. Withdrawal of any bid must be submitted in writing to the City of Middletown. All bids and proposals are subject to, and must comply with the equal opportunity and non-discriminatory provisions set forth in the Affirmative Action Plan of the City of Middletown. PN - 2020256.00 All questions shall be submitted to the Supervisor of Purchases via fax 860-638-1995 or email purchase@middletownct.gov. The deadline for receipt of questions is Friday, October 8, 2021 by 12:00 PM (EST) to be considered.