2623BIYS184_Oct_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf
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- Invitation to Bid for Construction Services
- Solicitation number
- 2623BIYS184
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- Middlesex County, Connecticut
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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Construction Services for construction services at a state facility. The project involves complete mechanical and electrical chiller replacement at Solnit South, Building 8, located at 915 River Road, Middletown, Connecticut (Project BI-YS-184). The scope includes ductwork, piping, dampers, valves, and control systems installation and replacement. The solicitation operates under a mandatory two-round bidding process; specifications and drawings are released only to qualified general contractors who successfully complete Round 1 and attend a mandatory meeting before Round 2 bids are posted. The bid period runs from October 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT through November 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST, with vendor questions accepted through November 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Substantial completion is required within 190 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final acceptance required within an additional 90 days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $861 per day for delays beyond substantial completion and $765 per day for delays beyond final acceptance. A one-year warranty for all workmanship and materials is required after final acceptance.
All bids exceeding $1 million require current DAS prequalification certification from the bidder. Bids exceeding $50,000 require submission of a Standard Bid Bond, Certificate of Authority, and General Contractor Bidder's Qualification Statement, all properly notarized. The project is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under General Statutes Chapter 60 and Connecticut General Statutes Sections 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f. Minimum subcontractor spending allocation goals are set at 9.94% for Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and 3.54% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). Named HVAC subcontractors with proposed values exceeding $100,000 must be identified at bid time with signed statements confirming direct communication with the bidder. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Builder's Risk at project value with $25,000 deductible, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability ($1 million / $2 million), and Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit). Work must comply with the 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code. Bid validity extends 90 calendar days from opening. Payment terms are Net 30 Days. Contact for questions is Alan Ladson at Alan.Ladson@ct.gov.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 00 43 16 BidBond 20240924.docx | DOCX document | |
| Drawings.pdf | ||
| 00 41 00 DAS-CS Bid Proposal Form LOCKED 07.01.2026.docx | DOCX document | |
| 00 40 15 DAS Prequal Cert Reqts 20251001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2623BIYS184_Oct_15_26_solicitation_doc.pdf |
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Solicitation Number: 2623BIYS184
Invitation to Bid for Construction Services
DAS-CS Invitation to Bid (CITB)
DAS Construction Services
October 13, 2026 - November 24, 2026
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General Header Information
2623BIYS184
No. 2623BIYS184 Title: Invitation to Bid for Construction Services Start Date: October 13, 2026 at 3:00:00 PM EDT End Date: November 24, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM EST Vendor Q&A Start Date: October 13, 2026 at 3:15:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A End Date: November 10, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM EST Estimated Total Value:
Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: Solnit South - Replace Chiller
915 River Rd.
Middletown Ct. 06457
BI-YS-184
Delivery Terms: N/A: Not Applicable Payment Terms: Net 30 Days
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Contact Information: DAS Construction Services Alan Ladson 450 Columbus Blvd Hartford CT, 06103 United States Alan.Ladson@ct.gov
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Where can I find the Specifications and Drawings for Department of Correction (DOC) Projects?
The Specifications and Drawings will be made available to the qualified General Contractors who successfully complete Round 1 of the Invitation to Bid and attend the Mandatory Meeting. Once the Mandatory Meeting is concluded, Round 2 of the bid will be posted on CTsource and the Specifications and Drawings will be made available to the qualified General Contractors who attended the Mandatory Meeting.
Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities:
The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with Connecticut General Statutes Sections (C.G.S. §§) 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f. State law requires a minimum spending allocation goal of the state-funded portion of the contract for award to subcontractors holding current certification from DAS under the provisions of C.G.S. § 4a-60g. The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the spending allocation goals.
Why Can’t I Click “Select” and “Accept” in the Solicitation?
You need to select “Add New Response” and create a Quote (which you can rename) in order to “Select” and “Accept” the boxes next to the documents. If you do not see the “Attach Documents” tab, not all Solicitation Documents have been opened and accepted on the “Overview” tab.
Does My Firm Need To Be Prequalified To Bid?
All bids greater than $1,000,000 require a bidder to be currently prequalified. To find the specific prequalification requirements for a project, see page 1 of the Invitation to Bid. The Invitation to Bid can be downloaded from the DAS Construction Services Bid Board on CTsource (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard).
How Do I Find The List of Plan Holders?
Go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard) and select the “View Plan Holder List”.
How Do I Find The Pre-Bid Site Meeting Attendance List?
The Pre-Bid Site Meeting Attendance List will be provided in an addendum to the solicitation. To find the addendums for a solicitation, go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard), scroll down and click on the appropriate solicitation, and click on the link(s) for the addendums. If there are no addendums, then the Pre-Bid Meeting has not yet taken place.
How Do I Find The Bid Tab (and Bids) After The Bid Has Closed?
Go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board
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(https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard), scroll down and click on the appropriate solicitation, and click on the “View Award Report” in the top right corner, located next to the “Print/Download solicitation summary”. The Bid Tab Sheet will be available under “Award Documents”. Individual bid documents will be available under “Vendor Attachments”. Note: If “View Award Report” is not available, then it has not yet been published – check back later in the day.
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Contact Details: If you have any questions, please contact:
Alan Ladson 450 Columbus Blvd Hartford CT, 06103 United States Alan.Ladson@ct.gov
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Where can I find the Specifications and Drawings for Department of Correction (DOC) Projects?
The Specifications and Drawings will be made available to the qualified General Contractors who successfully complete Round 1 of the Invitation to Bid and attend the Mandatory Meeting. Once the Mandatory Meeting is concluded, Round 2 of the bid will be posted on CTsource and the Specifications and Drawings will be made available to the qualified General Contractors who attended the Mandatory Meeting.
Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities:
The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with Connecticut General Statutes Sections (C.G.S. §§) 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f. State law requires a minimum spending allocation goal of the state-funded portion of the contract for award to subcontractors holding current certification from DAS under the provisions of C.G.S. § 4a-60g. The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the spending allocation goals.
Why Can’t I Click “Select” and “Accept” in the Solicitation?
You need to select “Add New Response” and create a Quote (which you can rename) in order to “Select” and “Accept” the boxes next to the documents. If you do not see the “Attach Documents” tab, not all Solicitation Documents have been opened and accepted on the “Overview” tab.
Does My Firm Need To Be Prequalified To Bid?
All bids greater than $1,000,000 require a bidder to be currently prequalified. To find the specific prequalification requirements for a project, see page 1 of the Invitation to Bid. The Invitation to Bid can be downloaded from the DAS Construction Services Bid Board on CTsource (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard).
How Do I Find The List of Plan Holders?
Go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard) and select the “View Plan Holder List”.
How Do I Find The Pre-Bid Site Meeting Attendance List?
The Pre-Bid Site Meeting Attendance List will be provided in an addendum to the solicitation. To find the addendums for a solicitation, go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard), scroll down and click on the appropriate solicitation, and click on the link(s) for the addendums. If there are no addendums, then the Pre-Bid Meeting has not yet taken place.
How Do I Find The Bid Tab (and Bids) After The Bid Has Closed?
Go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board
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(https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard), scroll down and click on the appropriate solicitation, and click on the “View Award Report” in the top right corner, located next to the “Print/Download solicitation summary”. The Bid Tab Sheet will be available under “Award Documents”. Individual bid documents will be available under “Vendor Attachments”. Note: If “View Award Report” is not available, then it has not yet been published – check back later in the day.
Selected Categories:
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Header Custom Fields:
2623BIYS184
DAS Construction Services – Response Requirements For This Solicitation
Invitations to Bid:
Bid Package Document Requirements:
Upload the following documents under the “Attach Documents” tab prior to the end date and time of the solicitation, as described in the attached Solicitation Documents. IMPORTANT NEW
REQUIREMENT: If the project includes Named Subcontractors, you must upload NAMED
SUBCONTRACTOR SIGNATURE PAGES (see Section 00 45 20).
•1. 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form
•2. 00 40 14 Certificate (of Authority)
•3. 00 43 16 Standard Bid Bond
•4. 00 45 14 General Contractor Bidder’s Qualification Statement
•5. DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate FOR BIDS EXCEEDING $1MILLION
•6. DAS Update Statement FOR BIDS EXCEEDING $1MILLION
•7. NEW: Named Subcontractor Signature Page(s) FOR BIDS WITH NAMED
SUBCONTRACTORS
If you do not see the “Attach Documents” tab, not all Solicitation Documents have been opened and accepted on the “Overview” tab.
List of Plan Holders:
Subcontractors looking for a list of contractors who have viewed the plans for a DAS Construction
Serv ices pro jec t shou ld go to the DAS Construct ion Serv ices Bid Board
(https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard), and select the “View Plan Holder
List”.
Pre-Bid Site Meeting Attendance List:
Subcontractors looking for a list of contractors who attended the Pre-Bid Meeting can find the information within the Addendums for a Solicitation. To find the Addendums for a Solicitation, go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-
Services/BidBoard), scroll down and click on the appropriate Solicitation, and click on the link(s) for the Addendums. If there are no Addendums, then the Pre-Bid Meeting has not yet taken place.
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This bid has no questions defined.
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Documents:
Specifications.pdf
Drawings.pdf
00 11 16 DAS-CS Invitation to Bid.pdf
00 41 00 DAS-CS Bid Proposal Form LOCKED 07.01.2026.docx
00 40 14 CertOfAuthority 20231001.docx
00 40 15 DAS Prequal Cert Reqts 20251001.docx
00 40 16 DAS Update Stmt Reqts 20251001.docx
00 43 16 BidBond 20240924.docx
00 45 14 GC Bidder Qual Statement 20251001.docx
00 45 20 Named Sub Signature Page 20251001.docx
Addenda 1.pdf
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Item Specifications Solicitation has been designated as having no line items.
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