37430_Jun_22_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation issued by the Wallingford Housing Authority for kitchen renovations at the Ulbrich Heights Housing Complex in Wallingford, Connecticut. The project encompasses kitchen renovations across multiple unit types at three locations (Wharton Brook Drive, Louis Circle, and Tremper Drive) and includes electrical work such as replacement and installation of GFCI tamper-resistant receptacles, 50-ampere 240-volt range receptacles, arc-fault breakers compatible with existing GE Q-line series panels, and ceiling-mounted LED light fixtures. The solicitation opened June 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT with a bid deadline of July 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the project site. Vendor questions are accepted through July 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT, with a final addendum issued July 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The contractor must complete all work within 365 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $250 per day for delays.

The bid structure includes a base bid with allowances for gypsum board materials and unit price line items, with options for comprehensive work or electrical work only. Connecticut state sales tax is excluded from the bid. A minimum 25% spending allocation goal applies to DAS-certified subcontractors, with 6.25% earmarked for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses. General Contractor costs are capped at 6% General Requirements, 2% Overhead, and 6% Profit, with required independent CPA cost certification. A 5% bid bond or certified check and 100% performance and payment bonds are required. A 5% retainage is withheld from progress payments. The contract is assignable to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) under the State-Sponsored Housing Portfolio Grant Program and CDBG 2022 funding. All work must comply with Connecticut State Building Code and Fire Safety Code, with materials conforming to UL and NEMA standards. The project is subject to Connecticut Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements with annual increases effective July 1st, and compliance with Executive Order 11246, CHRO regulations, and OSHA requirements is mandatory. Contact Ron Canalia at 203-269-5173 or rcanalia@wallingfordha.com for inquiries.