Notice of Intent to Bid for DAS Construction Services

The contract pertains to water conservation improvements at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in South Suffield, Connecticut, under project number BI-JA-505, solicited by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS Procurement). The work involves retrofitting plumbing fixtures across employee, visitor, and inmate areas—including replacing flushometer valves, installing tamper-resistant flow restrictors, upgrading shower controls to computerized electronic systems, and replacing pre-rinse sprayers—with all materials required to match existing finishes and all work strictly following approved plans, specifications, and addenda. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 237110, is a lump sum base bid with a strict submission deadline of July 6, 2026, and requires electronic filing via CTsource; paper submissions, faxed bids, or alternative formats are rejected. Bidders must be prequalified by DAS if the bid exceeds $1 million, and must submit numerous certifications, including Campaign Contribution Certification per C.G.S. 9-612, legal existence certificates, prevailing wage forms, and CHRO compliance documentation. Additional requirements include the submission of resumes for supervisory personnel, project references, a detailed construction schedule using CPM, and named subcontractor prequalification certificates for subcontracts over $1 million. The contract mandates strict compliance with state labor and safety regulations, including prevailing wages, CHRO affirmative action goals of 25% SBE and 6.25% MBE participation, and mandatory site safety and health officer presence at all times. Bidders must provide a standard bid bond, performance and payment bonds per C.G.S. 49-41, workers’ compensation, and umbrella liability insurance naming the State of Connecticut as an additional insured. Security clearance through the Department of Correction is required for all personnel, and a completed security questionnaire must be submitted. Packaging and handling of materials must follow manufacturer specifications, with stone and masonry stored on dry skids and protected from weather, while all equipment must be labeled with permanent nameplates indicating manufacturer, model, serial number, and ratings. The project has a 480-calendar-day timeline for substantial completion and an additional 90 days for final acceptance, with liquidated damages of $5,871 per day for delays in substantial completion and $1,551 per day for delays in final acceptance. Payment is tied to applications for payment supported by a detailed schedule of values, with retainage applied to each payment