35523_Apr_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Solicitation Document (ITB No. 35523) issued by the Town of Cromwell, Connecticut, through Newfield Construction as Construction Manager, for photovoltaic system installation at Cromwell Middle School (State Project #033-0055-N) and Central Administration Offices (State Project #033-0056-BE). The scope of work comprises Bid Package 4.01, which includes the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a complete photovoltaic system consisting of four solar arrays totaling approximately 399.75 kW DC capacity utilizing REC Alpha 72 Series solar modules (450W rated), SolarEdge power optimizers, and four SolarEdge inverters. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection is scheduled for 3:30 PM on March 25, 2026, at the school's main entrance. The bidding period runs from March 16, 2026, through April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM prevailing time, when sealed proposals are due at Newfield Construction, 225 Newfield Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06106. Questions may be submitted via email to Chris Archer at chrisarcher@newfieldconstruction.com until 2:00 PM on April 1, 2026, with responses provided in an addendum by April 8, 2026. Substantial completion is required by August 28, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, who must execute the contract within ten calendar days of award notification.

Bidders must be Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) prequalified contractors with documented experience on at least three similar projects of equal or greater value within the past five years and maintain a worker's compensation Experience Modification Rate of 1.0 or less. Required qualifications include compliance with Connecticut prevailing wage requirements, provision of OSHA 10-hour construction safety training certification for all on-site personnel, maintenance of Professional Liability Insurance for one year following substantial completion, and submission of certified weekly payrolls. A 10% bid bond or bid security is required at proposal submission, with Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract amount required prior to mobilization. The procurement contains no identified set-aside designations, no incumbent contractors are identified, and all vendors are eligible to submit proposals. No estimated contract value or budget range is provided in the solicitation documents. Bidders must account for all overtime costs, Saturday work, and off-hours coordination expenses to accommodate the occupied building environment during the 2025-2026 school year. Bid withdrawals are not permitted for ninety days after bid opening.