2625BIMH134_Oct_29_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

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2625BIMH134
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This solicitation document is an Invitation to Bid issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services for construction services related to the CVH—Old Power Plant Renovations project located on Holmes Drive in Middletown, Connecticut (Project BI-MH-134). The project encompasses renovation work on an old power plant facility. Bids were required to be submitted by the specified deadline, with the solicitation including provisions for site visits and a pre-bid meeting or bidders' conference to allow interested contractors to review project conditions and ask clarifying questions. The contract term and any renewal options would be established based on the project scope and construction timeline requirements.

Pricing for the project will be submitted on a lump-sum or line-item basis as required by the bid documents, with pricing terms and conditions detailed in the solicitation specifications. The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-asides for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. Funding for this renovation project is provided through Connecticut state appropriations or capital improvement budgets allocated for facility maintenance and upgrades. Contractors should review all technical specifications, drawings, and supporting exhibits included in the solicitation documents to prepare accurate and competitive bids for this state construction opportunity.

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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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