Lower and Upper-Level ADA Bathroom - 50 Williams Street

The City of Hartford is soliciting construction services for the renovation of Lower and Upper Level ADA-compliant bathrooms located at 50 Williams Street, with a bid bond requirement of 10% and a response deadline of August 27, 2026. The NAICS code 236220 identifies this as a commercial and institutional building construction project under the SLED government classification, managed by the Procurement Services Unit. Contractors must comply with the City’s comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Automobile Liability, Builders’ Risk, Pollution Liability, Railroad Protective Liability, and Excess Liability, all of which must be primary and noncontributory to the City’s coverage. Insurance policies must include additional insured status for the City, subrogation waivers, and specific claims-handling provisions, with special attention to claims-made policies and governmental immunity waivers. Compliance with AIA Document 101-2007 and AIA Document A201-2007 establishes the contractual framework for a stipulated sum project, defining roles, responsibilities, timelines, payments, and dispute resolution mechanisms between the Owner, Contractor, and Architect, with liquidated damages applicable for schedule delays. The scope of work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and deliverables necessary to bring the bathrooms into full ADA compliance, with detailed specifications governing materials, workmanship, and performance standards drawn from nationally recognized codes and industry best practices. Two alternates are available for bid: Alternate #1 involves an epoxy paint restorative system on existing tile flooring and wall base, while Alternate #2 requires complete replacement of floor tile and wall base, with stone threshold replacement included in the base bid. All labor and materials must adhere to specified ASTM, NIST NVLAP, EPA, and Connecticut DEEP standards, particularly regarding hazardous materials like asbestos and lead-based paint. Labeling and marking requirements for equipment are stringent, mandating brass or multilayer plastic labels with white-on-black or black-on-yellow coloring, minimum dimensions, stainless-steel fasteners, and permanent adhesive, sourced only from approved vendors such as Brady Corporation or Brimar Industries. Deliverables must be inspected and accepted on-site by the Architect following substantial completion, with testing and documentation submitted in accordance with Section 014000 to verify NRTL compliance. Contractors must submit a detailed construction schedule, use AIA G702/G703 forms for payment applications, and provide W-9 forms for tax identification, though no