36002_May_25_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document issued by Barkhamsted Housing Trust, Inc. (BHT) for general construction services to complete the Mallory View Homes Construction Project in Barkhamsted, Connecticut. The project involves new construction of 20 apartments across 4 buildings on a vacant site at 104 Old New Hartford Road, with initial site preparation to be completed under separate funding. BHT is requesting sealed bids for all labor, materials, tools, services, equipment, permits, and licenses necessary to construct the remaining infrastructure, utilities, building foundations, structures, and driveways. The bid submission deadline is 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with bids to be publicly opened and recorded on Friday, May 8, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the project site, with attendance encouraged for all potential bidders. Requests for Information must be submitted in writing by 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and all addenda will be issued via email no later than Monday, April 27, 2026. Contract award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder, with contract execution required within 14 days of award notification and work commencement within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, with performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price required at contract execution and remaining in full force for 12 months following substantial completion. The project includes mandatory set-aside requirements of at least 25% of the total contract value for certified Connecticut Department of Administrative Services small contractors, with 6.25% of the total contract value directed to certified minority business enterprises. The project is funded in part by the Connecticut Department of Housing and is subject to DOH Supplemental Conditions and Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities requirements; however, Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage rates are not required, nor is Build America, Buy America compliance mandated. The project is exempt from Connecticut sales and use tax, no bid may be withdrawn for 90 days after bid opening, and contract award is conditional upon available funding, with BHT reserving the right to add or deduct work accordingly. No estimated total contract value was provided in the solicitation documents.