300301a_Feb_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the University of Connecticut for the Motor Pool Fuel Tank Replacement project, a supplemental construction procurement. The scope of work involves complete removal of the existing UConn Motor Pool Fueling Station and delivery of a fully operational fueling system comprising two 10,000-gallon underground storage tanks (one for gasoline, one for diesel), associated piping, leak detection systems, Stage I vapor recovery, electrical and controls infrastructure, and integration with current usage monitoring systems. Additional work includes civil site restoration and turnover training. The project is located at 9 Discovery Drive, Storrs, Connecticut. The solicitation was released on January 13, 2026, with a questions and answers deadline of January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a proposal submission deadline of February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST through the HuskyBuy Portal. Anticipated contract issuance and notice to proceed is scheduled for April 2026, with construction commencing May 1, 2026 and continuing for approximately one year. This is a two-part solicitation process requiring qualified proposers to be shortlisted following Statement of Qualifications review, then invited to submit cost proposals in the subsequent Invitation to Bid phase.

Qualified proposers must demonstrate Department of Administrative Services (DAS) prequalification in General Building Construction (Group B or C) and/or Sitework classification, financial ability and bonding capacity to complete projects with a minimum value of $1,500,000, and relevant experience with three comparable projects completed within the past ten years valued at least $1,000,000. Contractors must perform not less than 10 percent of the total contract price with their own forces and comply with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) regulatory requirements. The University encourages participation by Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Minority-Owned businesses (MBEs), Woman-Owned businesses, and businesses owned by persons with disabilities, with mandatory spending allocation goals of not less than 30 percent to SBEs and 10 percent to MBEs as certified by Connecticut DAS. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with Net 30 Days payment terms. The estimated total contract value has not been publicly disclosed. All inquiries should be directed to Christopher Peters, Procurement Agent, at chris.peters@uconn.edu or 860-486-6324.