Description
The City of Middletown is seeking a qualified general contractor to fully renovate the main‑floor staff quarters of its Cross Street fire station (approximately 5,000 sf) and construct an alternate exterior apparatus garage. The fire department will remain fully operational during construction, requiring temporary sleeping, eating, and day‑room spaces and clear access for emergency apparatus. The contract includes provision of all labor, materials, equipment, and related permits, with a substantial completion deadline of 180 calendar days after award. Bidders must submit sealed bids with a 5 % bid bond, and the successful bidder will provide performance, labor‑and‑materials, and maintenance bonds as stipulated. A pre‑bid conference is scheduled on Nov 6, 2026, and questions are due by Nov 23, 2026.
• Scope: interior renovation of fire station staff quarters (sleeping quarters, kitchen, day room, bathrooms/showers) and construction of an exterior apparatus garage.
• Size: ~5,000 sf of interior space; additional garage footprint not specified.
• Schedule: Work must commence within 10 days of notice to proceed; substantial completion required within 180 days.
• Bonds: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance and labor‑materials bonds; 10 % maintenance bond.
• Pre‑bid conference: 11/06/2026, 10:00 am, on‑site (attendance encouraged).
• Submission deadline: 12/15/2026, 11:00 am (sealed bids).
• Contact: Donna L. Formato, Supervisor of Purchases (phone (860) 638‑4895, email [email protected]).