CRMHC Gym Ceiling Demolition

The contract pertains to the demolition of an existing plaster-over-metal-lathe ceiling system suspended from a concrete deck via a metal grid, followed by the installation of a new suspended acoustical ceiling system with lay-in pads, hung LED lighting, and integrated life safety devices at a psychiatric facility in Connecticut. All work must comply with the Connecticut State Building Code, NFPA standards for fire alarm and life safety systems, and environmental regulations including hazardous waste handling under RCRA, OSHA, EPA, and DOT guidelines. Demolition activities include asbestos abatement performed in strict adherence to safety protocols, with all waste properly contained in impermeable, labeled containers and disposed of according to regulatory requirements. Materials must be delivered in manufacturer’s original packaging, remain undamaged until installation, and be stored under controlled conditions to prevent moisture, contamination, or physical damage, with special attention given to fluorescent lamps, pressurized cylinders, and hazardous substances. The contract is structured as a lump sum fixed-price arrangement under a design-bid-build delivery method, with award going to the lowest technically acceptable bidder. Bidders must demonstrate financial, managerial, and technical capability and meet stringent subcontracting goals of 25% Small Business Enterprise and 6.25% Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. All personnel must complete mandatory orientation, adhere to strict facility security rules including prohibitions on patient contact and possession of weapons, and undergo background checks if working at corrections facilities. Required submittals include completed bid forms, bid bonds, qualification statements, and attachments based on bid value, with all documentation uploaded as separate PDFs via the CTsource portal prior to the bid deadline. Performance is expected to achieve substantial completion within 78 calendar days from notice to proceed, with no extensions allowed without written change order. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site by the owner’s representative, requiring compliance with all contract documents and testing by NVLAP- or NRTL-accredited laboratories. No barcoding or military packaging standards apply, and payment is to be processed electronically through project management software, though specific remittance details are not provided.