University High School Outdoor Storage Shed

The City of Hartford issued solicitation 5699 for a general contractor to provide all materials, equipment, and labor—including site, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services—to construct an outdoor storage shed at University High School in Connecticut. The procurement process emphasizes a trade-off award basis rather than lowest price, evaluating candidates on contractor performance history, price, and compliance with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) goals. Specifically, the contract mandates that 15% of total project costs be awarded to certified MBE/WBE firms, with preferential consideration given to City-based certified businesses. The project is governed by AIA standard contract forms, including the A101-2007 Agreement and A201-2007 General Conditions, and requires a performance bond via AIA A312. Contractors must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability and Workers Compensation, and must certify payment of prevailing wage rates. Compliance with the Hartford Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity standards is mandatory, requiring the designation of an affirmative action officer and specific labor hour targets for Hartford residents and minority workers. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the City of Hartford procurement portal.