Invitation to Bid for Construction Services

Solicitation BI-T-619KN is an invitation for construction services for the Energy Audit Program located at 410 and 450-460 Capital Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by DAS Procurement for the State of Connecticut, the project involves alteration and renovation work across multiple disciplines, including structural steel framing, cast-in-place concrete, plumbing, HVAC installation, and low-voltage electrical transformers. The contract is designated as a Prevailing Wages Project and requires compliance with the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act and various industry standards such as AISC, NFPA, and ASME. Bidders must submit their proposals via the CTSource portal by December 21, 2026. Evaluation is based on objective criteria, including the bidder's ability to identify two completed commercial or institutional projects of similar size and complexity from the past five years. Required submission documents include a lump sum base bid, a standard bid bond or certified check, a General Contractor Bidder’s Qualification Statement, and a Campaign Contribution Certification. For projects exceeding 1 million dollars, a DAS Prequalification Certificate and Update Statement are mandatory. The contract mandates strict adherence to material packaging and labeling standards, requiring original factory packaging and manufacturer identification. Performance and labor and material bonds of at least 100 percent of the contract price are required from the apparent low bidder within 15 days of the Letter of Intent. Payment is processed through monthly progress applications certified by the Architect and Construction Administrator. Additionally, bidders must make good faith efforts to utilize DAS-certified Small Business Enterprises and Minority Business Enterprises.