UConn Gampel Pavilion Renovation - RFQ Supplemental Phase 2

The University of Connecticut, through the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Procurement and under the management of DPR Construction, is soliciting qualified trade contractors to pre-qualify for participation in Phase 2 of the Gampel Pavilion Renovation project on the Storrs campus. This 171,000-square-foot, 10,299-seat multipurpose arena is undergoing a comprehensive modernization to enhance operational efficiency, expand revenue-generating spaces, and upgrade infrastructure including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, audiovisual, and automation systems. Key deliverables include new club spaces, student-athlete training areas, administrative offices, elevators, stairs, specialized flooring, acoustical ceilings, and site improvements, with construction targeted to begin in December 2026 and conclude in November 2027, fully aligned with the university’s athletic schedule. Contractors must be prequalified under the Connecticut DAS Construction Contractor Prequalification Program and demonstrate financial, managerial, and technical capability, with strict adherence to state-mandated participation goals of 30% Small Business Enterprise and 10% Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise involvement. Proposals must be submitted via the Building Connected portal no later than May 15, 2026, using official DAS-provided templates, and must include valid DAS certification, certified subcontractor documentation, and confirmation of compliance with Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities regulations, including monthly reporting during performance. No alternative formats, conditional language, or late submissions will be accepted, and failure to meet any mandatory requirement will result in non-responsiveness. While no contract value is specified for individual components beyond an estimated $1.25 million for earthwork, the overall project scope implies significantly larger investment. All work must be performed exclusively on-site at Gampel Pavilion, 2098 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT, with no FOB terms or shipping instructions applicable. Security clearances are not required, no contract options are included, and key personnel names need not be pre-approved, though demonstrated staffing experience is mandatory.