Replacement of Gym Floor at Elizabeth Shelton School

The City of Shelton (“City”) is seeking competitive bids for Replacement of Gym Floor at Elizabeth Shelton School.

To provide labor, materials, equipment and all else necessary for Replacement of Gym Floor at Elizabeth Shelton School, based on the attached specifications.

Demolition and Abatement

• Gymnasium hardwood floor that extends approximately 70’ X 52’ requires Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) testing to determine if ACM is present in subfloor materials.
• Remove and dispose of existing hardwood floor and any sub floor materials to the concrete slab.
• Prepare and level the concrete slab for a new flooring system installation.
• Please record your lump sum for allowance for floor leveling in table 1 of the pricing proposal.

Alternate 1:

• If ACM are present, provide an abatement of ACM in conjunction with the removal and disposal of gym floor and subfloor materials.
• Provide abatement certification upon completion to Shelton Public Schools.

Gymnasium Floor Replacement

• Furnish and install a vapor barrier appropriate for a school gymnasium floor on a concrete slab, approximately 52’ wide by 70’ long.
• Furnish and install a new, hardwood school gymnasium floor approximately 52’ wide by 70’ long.
• Installation will comply with all building codes and safety guidelines.
• Materials used to be appropriate for municipal, public school settings.
• Manufacturer and workmanship warrantees will be provided to Shelton Public Schools upon completion.

Alternate 1:

- Furnish and install an alternative gym floor system to hardwood such as pad & pour polyurethane system.

The City will waive permit fees for this project.

THIS BID IS SUBJECT TO PREVAILING WAGE.

**Submission:** Sealed bids will be received via the City's OpenGov Procurement Portal up to 11:00 am on Friday, December 4, 2026. Late bids will not be accepted and will be rejected. Bidders are required to register for an account via the City e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov.

All questions must be submitted in writing through the City’s OpenGov e-Procurement Question/Answer Tab. A response in the form of an addendum will be posted to the City’s e-Procurement portal no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

The bid opening will be held at the Shelton City Hall, Room 200-B. Vendors are welcome to be present, however, it is not a mandatory requirement.

**Bid security:** A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of five percent (5%) of Bidder’s maximum Bid price (including any alternates) issued by a surety.

All bid pricing must be valid for no less than ninety (90) days from the bid opening date. A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond shall be presented to the CITY prior to commencing the performance of any work.

The City intends to award the contract to the lowest responsible firm meeting the City’s specifications, based on the combination of fee, experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the work safely and in conformance with all applicable laws and regulations.