Request for Qualifications for Construction Administrator Services

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Procurement is seeking highly qualified Construction Administrator services for the New Haven Community Correctional Roof Replacement Project at 245 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, a 131,000-square-foot correctional facility constructed in 1976 featuring ballasted EPDM and metal-clad sloped roof systems. The scope requires repair and replacement of existing roof systems, exterior façade sealant joints, and replacement of the main entrance curtainwall, vestibule, and skylight systems. This solicitation, identified as BI-JA-504-CA and posted on May 20, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 17, 2026, follows a Qualifications-Based Selection process under NAICS Code 541350, and is governed by Connecticut state statutes including C.G.S. §§ 1-101qq, 4b-55 through 4b-59, and 9-612, which impose strict ethical, nondiscrimination, and campaign contribution requirements. Respondents must structure their submittal as a single PDF QBS Submittal Booklet not exceeding 10MB, with bookmarks, organized into six required divisions that include a Letter of Interest, detailed team resumes, project experience, SBE/MBE certification (for informational purposes only), and mandatory certifications such as Campaign Contribution, Nondiscrimination, and Iran Investments Compliance. Key personnel must demonstrate specialized experience, and proposers are required to provide professional licenses, insurance verification, and business credentials within 14 days of conditional selection. The evaluation prioritizes the proposed team’s technical competence (50%), capacity and capability (30%), and past performance record (20%), with a mandatory site visit and interview serving as a pass/fail gate for shortlisted firms. Additional considerations include geographic proximity to New Haven, familiarity with Connecticut building and fire codes, and equitable distribution of prior state workloads. The selected firm must comply with Buy America provisions due to federal financial assistance, maintain a safety plan, and operate under the DAS/CS 0600 Construction Administrator’s Procedure Manual. All communications must be directed to DAS.CS.RFQ@ct.gov, and team modifications must be notified no later than 24 hours before the selection interview. Award will be based on best value after negotiation with the top three ranked firms, factoring in fee proposals, past work volume