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YWCA Hartford Region Bid Documents The Center for Community Engagement and Impact November 2nd, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

YWCA Hartford Region – The Center for Community Engagement and Impact

Consigli Construction Company, the Construction Manager, is currently seeking proposals from subcontractors for work to be performed as part of YWCA Hartford Region – The Center for Community Engagement and Impact. This project is being performed under the Construction Management at Risk form of contract. Consigli Construction Company will be responsible for the bidding and award of all trade contracts, subject to the owner’s approval.

Bid Schedule: The project bid schedule is as follows:

Activity Date Time

Bid Documents Available 11.02.26 8 AM Bid Acknowledgement Form Due 11.13.26 5 PM Last day to submit RFI’s 11.13.26 5 PM Bid Submission Date 12.01.26 10 AM

Project Description: The Center for Community Engagement and Impact project consists of interior renovations and building system upgrades to support expanded programming and improved facility operations. Work includes construction of a new Technology Lab and additional program rooms for workforce training, youth development, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and self-development programs. Renovations will also include new offices for expanded program staff, upgraded kitchen/break space, a floral shop within the lobby, and new childcare classrooms. Interior improvements include renovations to existing bathrooms, new flooring, and installation of LED lighting throughout renovated areas. All work shall be performed in accordance with contract documents, applicable codes, and governing authorities.

Construction Schedule: January 2027 to April 2027

DAS Prequalification: The DAS Contractor Prequalification Program (C.G.S §4a-100) requires all bidders to prequalify before they can bid on a contract or perform work pursuant to a contract for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling, repair or demolition of any public building or any other public work by the state or a municipality, estimated to cost more than $1,000,000 and which is funded in whole or in part with state funds, except a public highway or bridge project or any other construction project administered by the Department of Transportation.

DAS prequalification is required for all work in excess of $1,000,000 regardless of tier. A prospective bidder whose bid does not exceed $1,000,000 is not required to be pre-qualified by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services for the classification of work that they are bidding.

For additional information on becoming a DAS prequalified contractor in the State of Connecticut, please visit the following link: www.das.ct.gov.

Bid Securities: Bidders shall note that Bid Securities are required for all Bid Packages over $100,000 in value. For those bid packages that require a bid security, each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security payable to Consigli Construction Company in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid proposal and shall be written on AIA Document A310 Bid Bond and the attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney. The bid bond must be issued by a Surety Company listed on the Current US Department of Treasury’s Federal Register and be licensed to underwrite bonds in the State of Connecticut and have a rating of A- or better.

Performance Bonds: Bidders shall note that Performance Bonds will be required for all contracts over $50,000 in value. Bonds shall be in the amount of one-hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price naming both Consigli Construction Company and YWCA Hartford Region as Obligees with rights on the bond jointly and severally. Bonds must be issued by a Surety Company licensed to underwrite bonds in the State of Connecticut and have ab AM Best Rating of A- or better.

Labor & Material Payment Bonds: Bidders shall note that Labor, Material and Performance Bonds will be required for all contracts over $100,000 in value. Bonds shall be in the amount of one-hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price naming both Consigli Construction Company and YWCA Hartford Region as Obligees with rights on the bond jointly and severally. Bonds must be issued by a Surety Company licensed to underwrite bonds in the State of Connecticut and have ab AM Best Rating of A- or better.

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO): The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f.

State law requires a minimum spending allocation goal of twenty-five (25%) percent of the state-funded portion of the contract for award to subcontractors holding current certification from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (“DAS”) under the provisions of CONN. GEN. STAT. § 4a-60g. (25% of the total state-funded value with DAS-certified Small Businesses and 6.25% of the total state-funded value with DAS-certified Minority-, Women-, and/or Disabled-owned Businesses.) The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the spending allocation goals.

Additionally, winning contractors (labeled 18.75%/6/25% in the table) will be required to submit a Good Faith Efforts plan (Short form for $150,000-$999,999.99 or Long form for $1 million or more) to CHRO.

Bid Package Breakdown: The Bid Package Breakdown is identified below. Consigli Construction Company reserves the right to add, delete or modify the Bid Packages during the bidding period if it is in the best interest of the project.

DESCRIPTION

CHRO Requirements

BP-09 Drywall & Specialties 18.75% / 6.25%

Wage Requirements: No less than the State of Connecticut Department of Labor Prevailing minimum salaries and wages as listed in the project manual shall be paid on this project. Certified payrolls shall be required and submitted weekly on the form provided in the Project Manual.

Tax Requirements: The YWCA Hartford Region in Hartford, CT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that qualifies for tax-exempt construction, allowing for exemption from sales tax on building materials used in its renovation and expansion projects.

Sealed bid proposals: Each subcontractor will be required to submit bid proposals following the requirements set forth in Section 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders. All bids must be submitted no later than December 1st, 2026 at 10 AM. Bids will be received by Consigli Construction Company, Inc. at the YWCA Center for Community Engagement and Impact located in 135 Broad Street, Hartford, CT, 06105.

No oral, telephone or electronic proposals will be considered. All bids shall stand available for acceptance for a period of ninety (90) days from the date proposals are received. Bids received after the specified time will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Subcontractor Acknowledgement to Bid form: All subcontractors will be required to complete and return a Subcontractor Acknowledgement to Bid Form. Completion and submission of this Acknowledgement to Bid form is Non-Mandatory.

Requests for Information (RFI’s): All RFI’s shall be sent to Javier Contreras via email;

jcontreras@consigli.com.

Plans, Specifications and Bid Packages: Bidding documents will be available https://consigli.sharefile.com/public/share/web-sf7200b6bf440405183ce7aa0c3b057c3

Bidders will be held accountable for the requirements of all documents made available and will not be relieved of responsibilities for requirements indicated in any bid documents not purchased or viewed.

No bid shall be accepted from any person/company who is in arrears to the Owner upon debt, or contract, or who is a defaulter as surety or otherwise upon obligations to the Owner. In addition, no bid shall be accepted from any person/company who is currently on the State of Connecticut or Federal Department Debarment List.

Consigli Construction Company reserves the right to reject any nonconforming, non-responsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids and to reject the bid of any bidder if Consigli Construction Company determines the bid is not responsive or the bidder is unqualified or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by Consigli Construction Company. Consigli Construction Company also reserves the right to waive irregularities in the bidding.

Within seven (7) business days after Subcontract awards, all accepted bid results will be available for viewing by written request. Requests should be sent to the attention of jcontreras@consigli.com.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply. This contract is subject to state spending allocation goals and contract compliance requirements

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer