Description
The City of Manchester is soliciting bids to design, construct, and warranty three secure exterior vestibules for Gossler, Smyth, and Jewett Elementary Schools. The contract will cover demolition, concrete foundations, structural enclosures, HVAC, security systems, interior finishes, and associated project management. Bidders must provide a 10 % bid bond and a one‑year warranty, and must attend a mandatory pre‑bid walk‑through on Oct 19 2026. The work is scheduled to begin in mid‑June 2027 and finish by early September 2027.
• Scope includes full construction of three secure vestibules with security access controls, lighting, and HVAC.
• Estimated total project value is about $1 million; contract is a small‑project purchase order with possible three‑year extension.
• Mandatory pre‑bid site walk‑through, 10 % bid bond, and one‑year warranty required; coordination with partially occupied schools is essential.