Alterations To Aces @ Chase 565 Chase Pwy, Waterbury, Ct Proj. No. 244-0044 Mag

The solicitation numbered 33812, titled "Alterations to ACES @ Chase 565 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT, Project No. 244-0044 MAG," issued by Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES), invites bids for a comprehensive renovation and construction project scheduled to run from February 2026 through October 2028. The project encompasses multiple trade packages including final cleaning; selective demolition and abatement; cast-in-place concrete; masonry; steel; architectural woodwork; roofing; drywall; doors, frames and hardware; aluminum frames and entrances; metal panels; acoustical ceilings; flooring; painting; specialties; food service equipment; elevators; fire protection; plumbing; HVAC; electrical; communications; fire alarm systems; and sitework including landscaping. Work is to be performed at 565 Chase Parkway in Waterbury, Connecticut, with the place of performance defined as the project site, and inspection and acceptance expected at this location under "Free On Board Destination" terms. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) under NAICS code 238160 (Specialty Trade Contractors), though the contract type is not explicitly stated and likely to be firm fixed price consistent with the ITB format. No contract line items or pricing details were disclosed, and there is no public indication of the contract value or budget estimate. Key administrative contacts include Downes Construction Company, serving as the primary bid point of contact, and ACES representatives Tim Gunn (Construction Consultant) and Todd Solli (Director of Technology and Operations). Submission deadline for bids is January 12, 2026, with proposals to be submitted electronically via the Connecticut procurement portal. The solicitation package lacks explicit references to evaluation criteria, FAR clauses, special contract requirements, or required representations and certifications, suggesting that more detailed contractual terms and compliance information reside in attachments or documents not publicly available. The bid package instructions specify the broad scope of work but do not prescribe detailed proposal formatting, page limits, or submission file types beyond indicating PDF is acceptable. Overall, the solicitation calls for a multi-faceted facility alteration project requiring specialized construction trades and integrated systems installation, culminating in a fully operational, code-compliant educational facility.