Request for Qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Services

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Farmington, Connecticut, is undergoing a significant expansion and renovation project to address outdated infrastructure and increased operational demands. The existing three-story, 31,800-square-foot facility, built approximately 40 years ago, lacks modern systems and will undergo a full gut renovation to meet current standards for autopsies and death investigations. The project includes a new two-story, 20,000-square-foot addition to house additional autopsy rooms, coolers, and supporting spaces, alongside selective envelope upgrades and site improvements such as a new forced main, a Sally Port, and a direct connection to Route 4. The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services, is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk to lead this complex undertaking through a Best Value selection process that prioritizes technical merit and cost efficiency over lowest price. The evaluation is weighted toward experience with similar work (35 points), organizational structure (30 points), past performance (20 points), and partnering experience (15 points), with no formal FAR clauses applied as this is a state-level procurement. The contract requires a comprehensive submission via the CTsource portal in the form of a single, bookmarked PDF under 10 MB, organized into six mandatory divisions that detail the firm’s approach, qualifications, key personnel, and certifications. Offerors must certify compliance with state ethics laws, including prohibitions on campaign contributions and gifts to public officials, nondiscrimination practices, and no investments in Iran. Small Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, and Micro-Business certifications are accepted under state-defined criteria, with micro-businesses required to demonstrate annual revenues not exceeding $3 million. Key personnel must complete ethics training per Connecticut General Statutes, and all subcontractors must be bound by the same ethical obligations. The estimated contract value ranges from $32.99 million to $45.93 million, reflecting fully loaded construction costs including contingencies, fees, and escalation. The response deadline is June 16, 2026, and the selected CMR will be responsible for delivering the project at the OCME site with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site in accordance with federal and state environmental, asbestos, lead, and universal waste regulations.