2625BIMH134_Nov_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf
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- Invitation to Bid for Construction Services
- Solicitation number
- 2625BIMH134
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- Middlesex County, Connecticut
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This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Construction Services for renovation of the CVH Old Power Plant located at Holmes Drive in Middletown, Connecticut, under solicitation number 2625BIMH134. The project encompasses selective demolition, cast-in-place concrete and reinforcing, precast concrete hollow core planks, structural steel, roofing and deck insulation, fully adhered white EPDM roofing, sheet metal, joint sealants, chain link fencing, and site turf work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Shew Hall, 28 Harvey Drive, Middletown, Connecticut, with attendance required or bids will be rejected as non-responsive. The solicitation period runs from October 28, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EDT through December 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST, with vendor questions accepted through December 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Specifications and drawings will be released only to qualified general contractors who complete Round 1 and attend the mandatory meeting, with Round 2 bids posted on CTsource thereafter. Substantial completion is required within 240 calendar days, with 90 additional days for final acceptance. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,639 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion and $1,498 per calendar day beyond the acceptance period.
Bids are evaluated on a lump-sum basis with payment terms of Net 30 Days. Prequalification by DAS for General Building Construction (Group B) is mandatory for all bids exceeding $1,000,000. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to award 8.30 percent of work to Small Business Enterprise subcontractors and 5.22 percent to Minority Business Enterprise subcontractors. Named subcontractors must be listed for classes of work exceeding $100,000, and subcontracts above $1,000,000 require DAS prequalification. Required bid submissions include the 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form, 00 40 14 Certificate of Authority, 00 43 16 Standard Bid Bond (10 percent of bid), 00 45 14 General Contractor Bidder's Qualification Statement, DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate and DAS Update Statement for bids exceeding $1,000,000, and Named Subcontractor Signature Pages for bids with named subcontractors. Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under Connecticut General Statutes 31-53 apply. The project is associated with the Connecticut Valley Hospital and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, with Macchi Engineers, LLC serving as architect/engineer. The estimated project cost range is $757,138 to $825,833. Bids remain valid for 90 calendar days after opening, and the apparent low bidder must execute the contract within 15 calendar days of receiving a Letter of Intent. Contact information is provided by Heather Schlink at heather.schlink@ct.gov or 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 00 40 15 DAS Prequal Cert Reqts 20251001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Drawings Volume 1 of 1.pdf | ||
| 00 43 16 BidBond 20240924.docx | DOCX document | |
| 00 40 14 CertOfAuthority 20231001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2625BIMH134_Oct_29_26_solicitation_doc.pdf | ||
| 2625BIMH134_Oct_30_26_solicitation_doc.pdf | ||
| 00 41 00 DAS-CS Bid Proposal Form LOCKED 07.01.2026.docx | DOCX document | |
| 00 11 16 DAS-CS Invitation to Bid.pdf | ||
| 00 45 20 Named Sub Signature Page 20251001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 00 45 14 GC Bidder Qual Statement 20251001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 00 40 16 DAS Update Stmt Reqts 20251001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Specifications.pdf |
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Solicitation Number: 2625BIMH134
Invitation to Bid for Construction Services
DAS-CS Invitation to Bid (CITB)
DAS Construction Services
October 28, 2026 - December 16, 2026
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General Header Information
2625BIMH134
No. 2625BIMH134 Title: Invitation to Bid for Construction Services Start Date: October 28, 2026 at 2:30:00 PM EDT End Date: December 16, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM EST Vendor Q&A Start Date: October 28, 2026 at 2:45:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A End Date: December 02, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM EST Estimated Total Value:
Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: CVH - Old Power Plant Renovations
Holmes Drive Middletown, CT
BI-MH-134
Delivery Terms: N/A: Not Applicable Payment Terms: Net 30 Days
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Contact Information: DAS Construction Services Heather Schlink 450 Columbus Blvd Hartford CT, 06103 heather.schlink@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:
Heather Schlink 450 Columbus Blvd Hartford CT, 06103 heather.schlink@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:
2625BIMH134
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 Volume 1 of 1.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 45 14 GC Bidder Qual Statement 20251001.docx
00 45 20 Named Sub Signature Page 20251001.docx
00 43 16 BidBond 20240924.docx
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Item Specifications Solicitation has been designated as having no line items.
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