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This document outlines the Contractor Prequalification Certificate Requirements issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for bids exceeding $1,000,000. The requirement applies to all bidders submitting proposals for construction projects valued above the $1,000,000 threshold, including the structural and seismic review services solicitation (BI-2B-455) at 395 West Main Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, with bids due July 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Bidders must obtain and upload a current, non-expired DAS Prequalification Certificate in the specified Class of Work prior to the bid opening date. The certificate must be issued by the DAS Construction Contractor Prequalification Program and remain valid through the bid opening. Failure to submit the certificate by the deadline or within two business days after bid opening will result in automatic bid rejection and will not be considered a minor irregularity.

To obtain the required certification, bidders must access the CT Gateway website and locate their DAS Prequalification Certificate through the "Prequalified Businesses" portal at https://ct-gateway.formverse5.com/AUTOCENESERVER/WebApp/Login.aspx. The certificate must then be uploaded to the CTsource solicitation system along with all other bid documents. Bidders requiring assistance with certification questions or the prequalification process may contact the DAS Construction Contractor Prequalification Program at 860-713-5280, via email at DAS.Prequalification@ct.gov, or visit the program webpage at https://portal.ct.gov/das/procurement-programs-and-services/contractor--prequalification. This prequalification requirement is mandated under Connecticut General Statutes Section 4a-100 and applies to all contracts subject to Section 4b-91(a).