Summary of 2026-30 Sanitary Sewer Repair Project - Various Locations

This is a solicitation document for sanitary sewer repair services issued by the Connecticut Department of Housing, administered through the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) State Sponsored Housing Improvement Program (SSHIP). The project encompasses comprehensive renovations to the Florence S. Lord Senior Housing complex, a 24-unit apartment building located at 155 South Main Street, Marlborough, Connecticut, which will remain partially occupied during construction. Interior renovation work includes kitchen and bathroom upgrades, interior finishes, mail and package areas, door hardware, lighting, HVAC system upgrades, and electrical system modernization across all units and common spaces. Exterior work comprises installation of additional insulation, rough and finish carpentry, fiber-cement siding and trim, window replacement, joint sealants, and driveway milling and paving. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Sealed bids consisting of two hard copies and one PDF copy must be delivered to Elderly Housing Management Inc., Attn: Sophia Rosa, 127 Washington Avenue, Fifth Floor East, North Haven, Connecticut 06473, by 2:00 PM EDT on June 16, 2026. The vendor question and answer period extends from May 18, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT through June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Substantial completion and occupancy availability are required by July 1, 2027, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to meet this deadline.

The contract utilizes an AIA A102-2017 Guaranteed Maximum Price structure, requiring contractors to submit a base bid lump sum, detailed cost breakdown by division, unit prices for additional work, and pricing for 15 deductive and voluntary alternates. The project incorporates four allowances for patching and repair, furring replacement, subbase replacement, and moving and storage costs. The specific total project budget or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The owner reserves the right to withhold up to 5% retainage on progress payments prior to substantial completion and to accept or reject deductive alternates within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed without additional cost or time impact. No specific set-aside designations, organizational restrictions, or preferences for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises are identified in the available documentation. Contractors must hold all alternate prices for 60 days after the start date and submit a list of proposed subcontractors and suppliers for owner approval.