0167-0108 AN_Aug_25_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contract for the Heroes Tunnel Project (0167-0108) and Route 15 Interchange 46 Improvements (0092-0689) in New Haven, Hamden, and Woodbridge. The solicitation, numbered 0167-0108 AN, was advertised as an Advanced Notice with a bid submission period from July 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT through August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. The scope of work includes replacement of the concrete tunnel liner, fire protection and life safety system upgrades, ventilation system enhancements, electrical and lighting system replacements, rehabilitation of Bridges 00774A and 00774B for the Heroes Tunnel component, and installation of acceleration and deceleration lanes, relocation of the northbound on-ramp to a new loop ramp, replacement of Bridge 00771, superstructure replacement and widening of Bridge 00772, raising of the Route 15 profile, and construction of retaining walls for the Route 15 Interchange 46 component. During preconstruction, the contractor will provide constructability reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, risk identification, and evaluation of innovative approaches.

Prospective contractors must be prequalified in CTDOT Group No. 7 (Road Construction and Rehabilitation: Limited Access Highways/Freeways), Group No. 9 (Intermediate Bridges), and Group No. 15 (Intelligent Transportation Systems), with prequalification completion required by September 24, 2026. The solicitation permits all vendors to respond. A Project Labor Agreement may be required. The estimated total contract value, specific pricing terms, contract duration, and renewal options are not disclosed in this Advanced Notice. Additional information and documentation can be obtained by contacting the Connecticut Department of Transportation Contracts office at DOTContracts@ct.gov, (860) 594-3390, or via mail at 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111.