Solicitation Summary: Heroes Tunnel Project and Route 15 Interchange 46 Improvements

This is an Advance Notice and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document issued by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contract. The solicitation covers two projects: the Heroes Tunnel Project (0167-0108) and Route 15 Interchange 46 Improvements (0092-0689), located in New Haven, Hamden, and Woodbridge. The Heroes Tunnel scope includes replacement of the concrete tunnel liner, fire protection and life safety system upgrades, ventilation system enhancements with jet fans, emergency egress improvements, electrical and lighting system replacements, and rehabilitation of Bridges 00774A and 00774B. The Route 15 Interchange 46 scope encompasses 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 the Route 15 profile for improved clearance, and construction of retaining walls. The advance notice and RFQ were issued on July 29, 2026, with the RFQ anticipated to close on August 26, 2026. The solicitation number is 0167-0108 AN, and all vendors may respond.

Qualified contractors must hold CTDOT prequalifications in Group No. 7 (Road Construction and Rehabilitation: Limited Access Highways/Freeways), Group No. 9 (Intermediate Bridges), and Group No. 15 (Intelligent Transportation Systems). Contractors lacking these prequalifications must complete the prequalification process by September 24, 2026. During preconstruction, the contractor will provide constructability reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, risk identification, and evaluation of innovative approaches. A Project Labor Agreement may be required. The estimated total value, contract term, specific pricing terms, payment terms, delivery terms, and detailed budget information are not disclosed in this advance notice documentation. Interested firms should direct inquiries to DOTContracts@ct.gov or (860) 594-3390.