Invitation to Bid for Construction Services

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting bids for the 450 Columbus Blvd. Building/Agency Space Consolidation project (Project No. BI-2B-498) in Hartford, CT. This construction project involves agency space consolidation across 450 Columbus Blvd, 15 Charles Street, and 25 Charles Street, with a specified completion duration of 275 days. The project cost estimate is between $855,000 and $945,000, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically via CTsource by September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Qualified bidders must provide a lump sum base bid and submit a comprehensive package including a Standard Bid Bond or certified check, a Certificate of Authority, and a General Contractor Bidder's Qualification Statement. For bids exceeding $1 million, DAS prequalification certificates and update statements are mandatory. Required documentation also includes supervisory resumes, letters of reference, and a five-year project history. The project mandates compliance with prevailing wage rates, Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions, and specific SBE/MBE participation goals. The apparent low bidder must provide performance and labor and material bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract price within 15 days of receiving a Letter of Intent.