36918_Jun_22_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by Elderly Housing Management Inc. on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Housing, administered through the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) State Sponsored Housing Improvement Program (SSHIP), for comprehensive renovation services at the Florence S. Lord Senior Housing complex in Marlborough, Connecticut. The project involves renovation of an existing 24-unit apartment building that will remain partially occupied during construction. Interior renovation work encompasses kitchen and bathroom upgrades, interior finishes, mail and package areas, door hardware, lighting, HVAC system upgrades, and electrical system modernization across all units and common spaces, while exterior work includes installation of additional insulation, rough and finish carpentry, fiber-cement siding and trim, window replacement, joint sealants, and driveway milling and paving. The solicitation opened on May 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT and closes on June 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and the vendor question and answer period extends from May 18, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT through June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Sealed bids consisting of two hard copies and one PDF copy must be delivered to Elderly Housing Management Inc., Attn: Sophia Rosa, 127 Washington Avenue, Fifth Floor East, North Haven, Connecticut 06473. The project requires substantial completion and occupancy availability by July 1, 2027, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to meet this deadline.

The solicitation follows an AIA A102-2017 Guaranteed Maximum Price contract structure, requiring contractors to submit a base bid lump sum, detailed cost breakdown by division, unit prices for additional work, and pricing for 15 deductive and voluntary alternates. The project incorporates four allowances for patching and repair around windows, furring replacement behind fiber-cement siding, subbase replacement, and moving and storage costs, with the owner reserving the right to withhold up to 5% retainage on progress payments prior to substantial completion. Contractors must hold all alternate prices for 60 days after the start date and submit a list of proposed subcontractors and suppliers for owner approval. The solicitation designates no specific set-aside restrictions or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, and all vendors are eligible to respond. Funding for the project originates from the Connecticut Department of Housing and is administered through CHFA's State Sponsored Housing Improvement Program. No specific total project budget or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.