Renovation of an educational facility in East Hartford, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Goodwin Elementary School Boys and Girls Bathroom Renovations. East Hartford Public Schools (EHPS) seeks a qualified and experienced general contractor for a "turnkey" project to renovate specified Bathrooms at Goodwin elementary School. After the opening of the Bid, no Bid can be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days. Prevailing wages apply. Addendum #1 will be published on the East Hartford Public Schools website and State of CT/DAS site by Tuesday, April 14, 2026, by 4:00 pm. Question deadline ( 3:00 pm April 10, 2026.) was closed so unable to add the event. The right is reserved to purchase either by option or the total of options indicated, split awards and act as it seems in the best interest of the East Hartford Public Schools. Questions related to this ITB must be submitted via e-mail to rovezzi.jl@easthartford.org East Hartford Public Schools reserves the right to waive any formalities in Bids received; to reject any and all Bids, to waive technical defects and to make such award, including accepting a Bid, although not the low bid, as it deems to be in the best interest of the East Hartford Public Schools. Event Bid date Notes :Bids received later than date and time specified will not be considered. Amendments to, or withdrawals of, Bids received later than the date and time set for Bid opening will not be considered Work can be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (no Holiday or Weekend work unless authorized in advance, given a minimum three business days' notice of request to the Facilities Director). All payroll costs, associated with staffing these off-times requiring a Facilities worker at the site, will be charged to the contractor. o Locations other than work areas identified on the plans will be occupied by school employees, students, and visitors during construction for up to the entire duration of construction. Therefore the contractor will have access to only those areas identified and associated with the plans while the building is occupied. Contractors will be responsible to use safe and appropriate work practices and behavior at all times while in and around the building. Keep all building entrances and egresses clear and available at all times. Contractor's personnel shall adhere to parking requirements as established at the location. o All Fixture and Finish Schedules/Product information called out as basis of design on the drawings shall be adhered to by the contractor. If any of these items are unavailable or are backordered through the contractors' suppliers, which would affect the completion date, it is expected that the contractor will seek out other suppliers to provide equal products/materials in order to meet the established project completion date. If it is proven that said products are unavailable, after all reasonable attempts by the contractor are exhausted, the contractor shall notify the EHPS Facilities Director or designee. If product substitutions are deemed necessary in order to meet the completion date, any and all substitutions must meet the criteria of "or equal" as evaluated through submittals and subject to approval by the Facilities Director or designee prior to ordering. o Contractor shall send submittals to the Director of Facilities or designee for approval prior to ordering materials and products as soon as possible in order to maintain project timelines (to prevent delays). The East Hartford Facilities Department will designate a location at the school for deliveries and storage. Contractor will inspect all materials delivered on site for defects and damage to ensure conformability to product specifications prior to installation. East Hartford Public Schools will not be responsible for any theft or damage to contractor's equipment or materials left on the site. o Contractor will provide their own dumpster for all waste to be located at a designated area at the site. Contractor may use a non-student designated restroom for its employees. o Prior to determining substantial completion, an inspection of the work will be conducted listing work that is incomplete or needs correction (Punch List). Upon completion of work identified on the punch list, contractor will notify the Director of Facilities or designee when a final inspection will commence to determine Substantial Completion or if additional work is still required. Contractor will submit an itemized list of all completed/non-completed Punch List work in writing. o Contractor will perform a detailed cleaning of all surfaces, including removal of all equipment, tools, containment, spare materials, and similar elements from the site, in preparation for determining substantial completion. Final completion will be determined by the Director of Facilities or designee when the following conditions exist; 1.) All work including punch list items has been completed as verified, 2.) All systems have been tested and are operational, 3.) All manuals, spare materials or attic stock, equipment/ labor warrantees have been issued to owner, and 4.) Work site is clean and contractor items removed off premises.