300136_020312.002-Instructions to Bidders_U2E_7.14.26.pdf

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company UConn Project #300136-ITB

UConn University Second Electrical Feed

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University of Connecticut – Project #300136-ITB

University Second Electrical Feed Storrs, CT 06269

July 14, 2026

PART ONE - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FOR SUBMISSION OF YOUR BID - (all items below must be submitted for a responsive bid). Failure to provide such requirements may deem the bidder’s bid incomplete and not responsible.

1. Form of Proposal – Form of Proposal, filled out, signed by a representative empowered to execute contracts, and notarized indicating overall bid value and certifying your bid.

2. Subcontract and Exhibits – The Subcontract form in its entirety, inclusive of the following exhibits is part of the bid submission, all pages are to be filled out in their entirety:

a. Subcontract – Subcontract Form

b. Exhibit A – Insurance

c. Exhibit B – Scope of Work

d. Exhibit C – EEO Letter

e. Exhibit D – Contractor/Subcontractor EH&S Manual

f. Exhibit E – Project-Specific Quality Management Plan

g. Exhibit F – Contract Documents

h. Exhibit G – Contract Modifications

i. Exhibit H – Pricing Schedule

j. Exhibit I – Alternates

k. Exhibit J – Unit Prices

l. Exhibit K – Labor Rates and Stipulated Wage Rates

m. Exhibit L – Miscellaneous Bid Data

n. Exhibit M – Equipment Rates

o. Exhibit N – Spending Allocation Goal Requirements

p. Exhibit O – University of Connecticut Subcontract Form

q. Exhibit P – Subcontractor Background Checks

r. Exhibit Q – Bid Schedule

s. Exhibit R – Addendum to Subcontract for Design Build Services

3. Bid Bond – See Item “D” of the Instructions to Bidders for more information.

4. CT DAS Prequalification Certification – For bids over $1,000,000 a current DAS Certificate must be submitted with the bid.

B. PRIORITY OF DOCUMENTS

1. In the event that any conflicts or discrepancies occur or exist between any of the Bid Documents, the more stringent (more costly) requirement will be carried in this scope and bid price.

2. The bidder shall notify the Construction Manager in writing by Thursday, July 30, 2026, by 5:00PM if

(s)he finds discrepancies in or omissions from the drawings and/or specifications, or if (s)he has doubt as to their meaning. If explanation is necessary, a reply will be made by an addendum and issued to all bidders. No oral statement shall change the requirements of the specifications or drawings unless confirmed in writing. Should the bidder fail to follow this procedure, the decision of The Whiting-Turner

Contracting Company as to the interpretation of the ambiguity, discrepancy, or error, will be final.

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C. BID OPENING:

Each Bid will be kept sealed until opened publicly on the bid date identified in item “L” of the Instructions to

Bidders. The bid opening will proceed immediately following the bid due date/time at the bid delivery location.

Proposals must be complete and without qualifications. Whiting-Turner and the Owner will review each bid for approval and award to the subcontractor responsible submitting the lowest bid in compliance with the bid requirements and procedures.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, at the advice of UConn reserves the right to elect to implement some, all or none of the Alternates set forth in the Proposal forms. The low Bid shall be determined by taking the Base

Price set forth in the Proposal form as selected by the University, plus the Alternates selected by the University at the time of contract execution.

D. BONDS:

1. All Bids valued at $50,000 or more must be accompanied by a Bid Bond (utilizing the form included in Part

Three of the Construction Administration Handbook). In the event that a bidder cannot supply a bid bond, the bidder must supply a letter of credit in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid amount for any bid that is less than $100,000 and twenty five percent (25%) of the bid amount that is equal to or is in excess of

$100,000 in lieu of a bid bond.

2. Each Subcontractor with a bid value more than $100,000 must provide a 100% Payment and Performance

Bonds with award of Subcontract, utilizing the forms in Part Twelve of the Construction Administration

Handbook.

3. The Subcontractor is to itemize separately on the Bid Proposal Form, the cost of providing 100% Payment and

Performance Bonds for this contract. This cost is to be included in the Base Bid.

E. WAGES:

All labor on this project is to utilize prevailing wages as identified in Part Fifteen of the Construction

Administration Handbook.

F. EXCLUSIONS:

This bid proposal shall not have any exclusions unless previously approved by The Whiting-Turner Contracting

Company. Any additional information such as exclusions, clarifications, additional terms and conditions, etc.

beyond those items required per Item A will not be accepted and may deem your bid non-responsive.

Submission of a proposal constitutes acceptance of the terms of the Subcontract Form included in the bidding documents, without any change or alteration of such Subcontract. Any proposed change to the Subcontract Form submitted with the proposal shall be deemed to be an unacceptable qualification and might make the proposal non-responsive. Non-responsive proposals will be subject to rejection, at the sole discretion of Whiting-Turner.

G. ADDENDA:

The Construction Manager, during the bidding period, may advise the bidders by addenda of additions, omissions, or alternates in the Contract Documents. All such changes shall be included in the work covered by the proposal and shall become a part of the Contract Documents as if originally included therein. Bidders are to acknowledge receipt of all addenda issued, on the submitted proposal.

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H. SCHEDULE:

Contractor shall provide, within 10 calendar days of award of contract, a Project Schedule showing sequencing of the work and demonstrating how overall schedule dates (as outlined by Whiting-Turner) will be met. The schedule will identify how the contractor intends to meet the Whiting-Turner Bid Schedule (Exhibit “R”). At a minimum, schedule should include activities such as shop drawings, review & approvals, fabrication, mobilizations, and major items of construction. This schedule is a pre-requisite to submission of any application for payment.

I. SAFETY:

Contractor shall provide within 10 calendar days of award of contract, a safety plan specific for this project detailing how work will be performed while ensuring the safety of both the work force and the building components. Emphasis should be placed on temporary protection of work areas and of the occupants.

J. TAXES:

The University of Connecticut is tax exempt pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-412(1)(A). The

Subcontractor is responsible for reviewing the current regulations of the Department of Revenue Services. The tax on materials or supplies exempted by such regulation shall not be included as part of the price. A sales tax certificate can be found in Part Five of the Construction Administration Handbook.

K. ALTERNATES:

SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES: Provide Alternate Prices which reflect the work of the bid package under which this bid proposal was submitted and shall remain valid for the life of the project and include all costs for a complete installation. All pricing is inclusive of all costs of wages, applicable taxes, benefits, and applicable insurance. Alternate prices are good for both adds and deducts.

1. Requested Alternates (see Exhibit “J” of Bid Proposal Form for listing of alternates) that must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form.

2. Base bid must not include Alternate Pricing.

L. BID DUE DATE:

Complete the submission of bid in conformance with item “A” within the Instructions to Bidders by uploading all documents to Building Connected and complete all required fields in Building Connected. Bids are required to be received by Thursday, August 13th, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. After 2:00 P.M on the bid due date, bids will not be accepted. A virtual public opening will be held at 2:15 P.M. on August 13th, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. The link will be distributed via Building Connected message to all bidders. For any problems with uploading or accessing the Building Connected site or public opening, please contact Peter Lalime.

A pre-bid meeting and walk-through is scheduled for:

Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, at 10:00AM

This meeting is not mandatory but is highly recommended.

All bidders will meet at the University of Connecticut, Whiting-Turner Trailer, 202 Auditorium Road

Extension, Storrs, CT 06269.

Meeting, we will walk to the University 2nd Electrical Feed Site.

The Pre-Bid Conference will commence promptly at the time noted herein. Short-term pay-by-phone parking spaces are available at North Parking Garage. Subcontractors should park at North Parking Garage and walk to the Whiting-Turner Trailer at 202 Auditorium Road Extension, Storrs, CT 06269.