2P26-060_Apr_13_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation document issued by the City of Bristol, Connecticut, seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMr) to oversee the comprehensive renovation of the Edgewood Pre-Kindergarten Academy facility located at 345 Mix Street in Bristol. The project involves transforming a 44,000-square-foot building originally constructed in 1957 with subsequent additions into a modern pre-kindergarten facility designed to accommodate approximately 375 students across 12-14 classrooms. The facility will incorporate Connecticut High Performance Building Standards, school safety infrastructure, full mechanical ventilation and air conditioning, automatic sprinkler protection, comprehensive technology infrastructure, and developmental learning spaces aligned with National Association for the Education of Young Children standards. The RFQ submission deadline is April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, with the RFP issuance scheduled for April 20, 2026, fee proposals due April 23, 2026, and contract award anticipated by April 27, 2026. The project schedule spans May 2026 through October 2027, with construction beginning June 29, 2026, and substantial completion targeted for July 2027. The CMr will provide preconstruction services, design coordination, cost estimating, construction administration, and post-occupancy warranty phase support.

The estimated project value is $28.8 million, funded through the State of Connecticut Office of Grants Administration. This solicitation is open to all vendors with no noted set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. Required qualifications include demonstrated specialized experience on similar projects, understanding of Connecticut Office of Grants Administration requirements, cost estimating accuracy, knowledge of Connecticut building standards, schedule management capabilities, and professional liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, along with general liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit and automobile liability of $1,000,000. Firms must be licensed to do business in Connecticut and provide three client references from the past 48 months for similar work. The City expects to select three qualified firms from the submitted qualifications before requesting fee proposals from finalists. Proposals must be submitted through the City's bid platform at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/connecticut/cityofbristol, with inquiries directed to Nancy Haynes at 860-584-6195 or nancyhaynes@bristolct.gov. Compliance with Connecticut General Statutes 10-287, prevailing wage regulations, Connecticut High Performance Building standards, and Project Labor Agreement requirements is mandatory.