37653_Jun_29_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by YWCA Hartford Region for roof replacement construction services at their facility located at 135 Broad Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The project encompasses removal of the existing roof system and installation of a new 0.060 mil TPO membrane roofing system, replacement of skylights with new domes and curbs, installation of high-density cover board to accommodate future solar arrays, roof drain replacement, masonry repair and repointing at fin walls, and coordination with existing roof-mounted HVAC units on the two-story office building. The scope explicitly excludes the eight-story residential tower. Bids are due July 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, with a mandatory site walkthrough scheduled for July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM and a question deadline of July 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The contract will utilize AIA Document A107-2007 as the owner-contractor agreement framework, and work must be conducted Monday through Friday during regular business hours while occupied areas remain operational.

The project is 100 percent state-funded through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and is subject to prevailing wage compliance requirements. A mandatory 25 percent subcontractor set-aside applies, with 6.25 percent specifically allocated to minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses certified by DAS. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond and provide proof of EPA certification for lead-related work. Performance, labor and material, and payment bonds are required prior to award. Insurance requirements include $1 million commercial umbrella coverage per occurrence with $2 million general aggregate, with both YWCA Hartford Region and the State of Connecticut named as additional insureds. The manufacturer's warranty must be at least 20 years with minimum installation warranty as specified in project documents. Five percent retainage applies to all payments, bids remain valid for 90 days, and award will be determined based on lowest responsible and qualified bid, considering contractor experience, cost, comprehensiveness and quality of proposed work, and factors supporting efficient facilities management.