2P26-060_Apr_6_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 into a modern pre-kindergarten facility accommodating approximately 375 students across 12-14 classrooms. The CMr firm will provide preconstruction services, design coordination, cost estimating, construction administration, and post-occupancy warranty phase support. The RFQ submission deadline is April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, with proposals submitted through the City's bid platform at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/connecticut/cityofbristol. The RFP issuance is scheduled for April 20, 2026, fee proposals are due April 23, 2026, and contract award is 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 City expects to select three qualified firms from submitted qualifications before requesting fee proposals from finalists.

The project is valued at $28.8 million and will be funded through the State of Connecticut Office of Grants Administration. All vendors are eligible to respond with no set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions noted. 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 facility will incorporate Connecticut High Performance Building Standards, School Safety Infrastructure Criteria, full mechanical ventilation and air conditioning, automatic sprinkler protection, and comprehensive technology infrastructure. Compliance with Connecticut General Statutes 10-287 requirements, prevailing wage regulations, and Project Labor Agreement requirements is mandatory. Inquiries should be directed to Nancy Haynes at 860-584-6195 or nancyhaynes@bristolct.gov.