Renovation of a mixed-use development in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

**As of July 31, 2025, the project was awarded to New England Overland Flooring but the awarded amount is not available.** The City of Bridgeport seeks bids for Central High School Gymnasium Floor Replacement. Question Submission Deadline:May 23, 2025, 2:30 pm Question Response Deadline:May 27, 2025, 2:30 pm The Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) Building Operations Department seeks to enter into a contract with a qualified contractor to replace the gymnasium floor at Central High School . Contractor will provide all labor, materials and equipment to complete the following Work. Scope:- Floor is Approximately 112' 8" X 136 1/2' Remove and dispose of existing floor, subfloor and cove base - areas under bleachers to be moved and abated by others Move bleachers Cover existing surface with 6 mil. Polyethylene vapor barrier overlapping at least 4" Install white foam membrane Install 1 layer of 15/32" plywood 90 degrees to the direction of finished flooring Install 2nd layer of 15/32" plywood 45 degrees to direction of finished flooring Cover plywood subfloor with a layer of red rosin builders paper Install new first grade 2 1/4" x 3/4" maple flooring Sand three (3) times to prepare for finishing (course, medium, fine grits) Clean surface by vacuuming and then tack with damp towels Apply two (2) coats of BONA sealer Paint game lines similar to existing- add painted border, large center logo, stained 3 point areas and baseline lettering to give floor an updated look Apply an additional two (2) coats of BONA polyurethane Install black Johnsonite vented vinyl cove base around the perimeter of the gym (excluding bleacher area) Install aluminum thresholds at all doorways as needed Bid Bond:Include with the submitted bid, a ten (10%) percent bid bond or a certified check made payable to the City of Bridgeport with its bid submission if the bid is $50,000.00 or more, except for bids from MBE's, for which a bid bond is required on bids that are $100,000 or more. Payment and Performance Bond: The successful bidder, prior to permission to proceed, will be required to post a payment bond of 100% of the contract price if the contract price is in excess of $100,000, and a performance bond, for 100% of the contract price, if the bid is $50,000.00, or more except that performance bonds from MBE's will only be required on projects that are $100,000.00 or more The selected awardee must meet all municipal, State and Federal practices and requirements. Please note the City of Bridgeport encourages Minority business enterprises (MBE), Women business enterprises (WBE) and City-based businesses (CBB) to submit proposals. MBE, WBE or CBB State and/or City certification(s) showing the vendor's current M/WBE and/or CBB status must be included as part of the proposal package at the time of submission for such status to be considered. For details, please see City Ordinance 3.12.130D 1.1. City Background Bridgeport, the most populous city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England, is situated in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. With a population of 148,654 in 2020, it is 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from The Bronx, forming part of the New York metropolitan area. The city borders Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. Bridgeport is a significant part of the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk-Danbury metropolitan statistical area, the second largest in Connecticut. Since the early 21st century, Bridgeport has seen extensive redevelopment in its downtown and other neighborhoods. Bridgeport is home to several educational institutions, including the University of Bridgeport, Housatonic Community College, Paier College, and part of Sacred Heart University, as well as the state's only zoo, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. The city is also nicknamed "Park City" for its 35 public parks, covering 1,300 acres, including two large parks. Despite not being headquartered in the city, over a dozen Fortune 500 companies are based in the metropolitan area shared with Stamford. Bridgeport is a culturally vibrant city with three museums, numerous parks, and significant venues like Seaside Park, the Total Mortgage Arena, and the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. The Barnum Museum and Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo are notable attractions, enhancing the city's cultural and recreational appeal. Recognized for its diversity, Bridgeport is consistently ranked among the 25 most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the United States. All Work must be completed during Summer Break 2025.