Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center Expansion

The Town of Old Saybrook is soliciting Construction Management at Risk services for the expansion and renovation of the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center located at 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The project involves a 7,290 square foot two-story addition to the north featuring offices, classrooms, restrooms, a freight elevator, a Green Room, and a new public entry, as well as 1,396 square feet of interior renovations for an open office, expanded coffee station, and museum area. A critical requirement of the project is that the facility must remain fully operational during construction, prioritizing staff and patron safety. The procurement process, identified by solicitation number 2525, requires proposals to be submitted via email by 3:00 PM on November 16, 2026. The contract is governed by AIA Document A201–2017 General Conditions and requires the provision of A312 Performance and Payment Bonds and Certificates of Insurance. Key deliverables include the supply and installation of appliances and specialized projection equipment, with all work adhering to ADA, NFPA, and ASME standards. The contractor is responsible for the receiving and handling of owner-furnished items and must provide a detailed construction schedule and staffing plan, including single-page resumes for all key personnel. Payment is managed through Applications for Payment reviewed by the Architect, who issues Certificates for Payment within ten days of receipt.