Invitation to Bid for Construction Services

The contract is an Invitation to Bid for Structural/Seismic Review at 395 West Main Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, designated as Project BI-2B-455 and solicited under number 2616BI2B455 by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Office of Legal Affairs, Policy, and Procurement. The solicitation was posted on June 8, 2026, with proposals due by July 27, 2026, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder based on a Lump Sum Base Bid, where the written dollar amount controls over numerical figures in case of discrepancy. The scope requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and facilities necessary to complete the structural and seismic review in full compliance with the approved plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents, including adherence to NFPA 13 standards for fire protection systems, requiring NICET Level IV certified technicians or P.E.-supervised installation drawings and a 200 psi hydrostatic test for two hours. The work must be delivered and stored in original, unbroken manufacturer packaging with full labeling, and any damaged materials will be rejected at no cost to the state. The project demands strict compliance with Connecticut statutes governing subcontractor reporting under C.G.S. §§ 4b-93 and 4b-95, including full disclosure of all named subcontractors, submission of signed statements from each, and prequalification of those with contracts exceeding $1 million under the DAS Prequalification Classification, with SBE/MBE participation goals applicable. The contractor must maintain a valid DAS Prequalification Certificate and Update Statement prior to bid opening, carry insurance with a minimum A-, VII AM Best rating, name the State of Connecticut as an additional insured, and secure both Performance and Payment Bonds as required by C.G.S. § 49-41. A Campaign Contribution Certification is mandatory, and because the facility is associated with the Department of Children and Families, a security clearance is required. The project operates under prevailing wage rules and excludes BABA requirements. The contract time is 120 calendar days, with liquidated damages set at $1,302 per day for delays beyond substantial completion and $1,253 per day after 90 days beyond that date. The bidder must submit a detailed construction schedule indicating the critical path, phases, and submittal timelines, along with a comprehensive Schedule of Values