PROJECT MANUAL

HTHW PIPE REPLACEMENT

(MANHOLE 2S TO 3S)

PROJECT # ECSU 2026-1

Prepared by:

Facilities Management and Planning Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut 06226-2295

January 2026

Bid Documents are accessible via https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard

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EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PROJECT MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE

DIVISION 0

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT

FORMS, AND CONDITIONS OF THE

CONTRACT

Page Count

Proposal Form 8 Objective Criteria for Evaluating Qualifications of Bidders 2 Bidders Qualification Statement 5 Notice To Bidders 10 Set Aside Worksheet 1 Certificate of Insurance 3 Wage rates 27 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction 44

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS Page Number

Section 01000 Work Covered By Contract Documents 1 01001 Agency 1 01002 Architect and Engineer 1 01003 Construction Administrator 1-2 01010 Summary of Work 2 -3 01011 Examination of Site 3 01012 Project Documents 3 01013 Documents Furnished 3-4 01014 Contractor’s Use of Premises 4 01015 Occupancy Requirements 4-5 01019 Contract Considerations 5-9 01027 Application for Payments 9-12 01030 Supplemental Bids 12 01035 Modification Procedures 12-15 01040 Coordination 15-16 01045 Cutting and Patching 16 -17 01050 Field Engineering 17-18 01095 Reference Standards & Definitions 18 01120 Renovation/Demolition Project Procedures 18-20 01121 Salvageable Materials 20 01200 Project Meetings 20-22 01300 Submittals 22-28 01310 Construction Schedules 28-29 01380 Construction Photographs 29-30 01400 Quality Control 30-32 01505 Temporary Electricity and Lighting 32 01520 Temporary Water 33 01525 Temporary Sanitary Facilities 33 01530 Fire Protection 33 01535 Construction Equipment 33 01540 Barriers and Enclosures 33 01545 Protection 34 01550 Security 34 01555 Traffic Ways 34 01560 Temporary Controls 34-35

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01565 Storm Water Control 35 01570 Cleaning 35 01575 Project Signs 35 01580 Field Offices and Sheds 35 01585 Identification Badges 35 01600 Materials & Equipment Controls 36 01631 Equals and Substitutions 36-38 01650 Starting of Systems 38-39 01700 Contract Closeout 39-43 01730 Operation & Maintenance Data 43-44 01740 Warranties & Bonds 44-46

DIVISION 1

Page

015713 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control

DIVISION 3

033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 22

220500 Common Work Results for Plumbing 220517 Sleeves & Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping 220529 Hangers & Supports for Plumbing Piping & Equipment 221316 Sanitary Waste & Vent Piping 230500 Common Work Results for Mechanical 230510 Selective Demolition for Mechanical 230517 Sleeves & Sleeve Seals for Mechanical 230529 Hangers & Supports for Mechanical 230553 Identification for Mechanical Piping & Equipment 230719 Mechanical Piping Insulation 232114 HTHW Hydronic Piping 232115 HTHW Underground Hydronic Piping 260500 Common Work Results for Electrical 260520 Basic Materials and Methods Electrical

DIVISION 31

311000 Site Clearing 312000 Earth Moving 312319 Dewatering 315000 Excavation Support & Protection

DIVISION 32

321313 Concrete Paving 321373 Concrete Paving Joint Sealants 329200 Turf and Grasses

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

Drawing Number Sheet Title

N/A COVER SHEET

DM-1 DEMOLITION PLAN

SP-1 SITE PLAN

DN-1 SITE DETAILS

CME-1 MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL MANHOLE PLANS & DETAILS

CME-2 MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

CME-3 HTHW PIPING SYSTEM DETAILS

CME-4 HTHW PIPING SYSTEM DETAILS

CME-5 HTHW PIPING SYSTEM DETAILS

CME-6 HTHW PIPING SYSTEM DETAILS

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

02/12/09

PROPOSAL FORM – Project Data Sheet Page 1

12/22/25

PROPOSAL FORM

EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

FOR PROJECTS ESTIMATED NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000.00

DATE ___________________________

PROPOSAL OF __________________________________________________________________

Bidder’s Name Bidder’s Address Bidder’s Email

To: Eastern Connecticut State University

83 Windham Street Willimantic, Connecticut 06226

1. In accordance with Section 4b-91 of the Connecticut General Statutes and pursuant to, and in compliance with your Invitation to Bid, the Notice to Bidders, the form of contract including the conditions thereto, the form of required bond, I (we) propose to furnish the labor and/or materials, installed as required for the project named and numbered on the PROJECT DATA SHEET of this Proposal, to the extent of the Proposal submitted herein, furnishing all necessary equipment, machinery, tools, labor and other means of construction, and all materials specified in the manner and at the time prescribed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the contract, including specifications and/or drawings, together with all addenda issued by your authority and received prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of the bids, and in conformity with requirements of the Awarding Authority and any laws or departmental regulations of the State of Connecticut or of the United States which may affect the same, for and in consideration of the price(s) stated on the said PROJECT DATA SHEET, hereof.

2. The Lump Sum Base Bid by me (us) on the PROJECT DATA SHEET includes all work indicated on the drawings and/or described in the specifications, except:

A. Work covered by Supplemental Bids as may be listed on the PROJECT DATA

SHEET.

3. This proposal is submitted subject to and in compliance with the foregoing and following conditions and/or information:

A. AWARD:

The award shall be made on the lowest sum of the base bid amount and any accepted supplemental base bids(s). The supplemental bids must be accepted in sequential order as they are listed herein. The Owner/Agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to accept a bid in greater compliance with the materials, labor, and methods defined in this specification.

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In the event of any discrepancy between the amount written in words and the amount written in numerical figures, the amount written in words shall be controlling.

The contractor is required to hold his bid price for sixty (60) days. In the event that the contract award is delayed beyond the (60) days, the Agency must obtain written confirmation from the contractor extending the bid.

B. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK: (ARTICLE 6, GENERAL

CONDITIONS)

Commencement of work: The Contractor shall commence work within five (5) working days after receiving notice to begin work by the Agency.

Construction Start: May 18, 2026

Substantial Completion for Underground Piping (Tested & Complete):

Shall be completed by August 7, 2026

Substantial Completion for Site Restoration (Sidewalks Complete):

Shall be completed by August 21, 2026

Construction Duration: shall be approximately 90 calendar days.

C. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: (ARTICLE 12, GENERAL CONDITIONS)

Amount per calendar day: $300

The parties agree that in the event of the contractor's failure to adhere to the schedule of the starting/completion dates, the harm to the university would be very difficult or impracticable to accurately estimate and that the amount fixed as liquidated damages is not a penalty, but a reasonable forecast of just compensation for said harm.

D. CONTRACTOR PRE-QUALIFICATION

In accordance with C.G.S §4a-100, all contractors must pre-qualify before they can bid on a contract or perform work pursuant to a contract for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling, repair or demolition of any public building or any other public work by the state or a municipality, estimated to cost more than $1,000,000 and which is funded in whole or in part with state funds, except a public highway or bridge project or any other construction project administered by the Department of Transportation.

The prequalification classification for this project is:

GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION – GROUP “C”

Bidders are advised that both the DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PREQUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE and UPDATE (BID) STATEMENT must accompany the bid proposal for projects estimated to exceed One Million

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Dollars ($1,000,000.00) (C.G.S. §4b-91 as amended). Failure to supply them with the bid will result in rejection of the bid.

E. CONTRACTORS INSURANCE REQUIRED: (ARTICLE 47, GENERAL

CONDITIONS)

1) The limits of liability for the Insurance required for this project shall be those listed in Article 47 of the General Conditions.

2) SPECIAL HAZARDS INSURANCE REQUIRED WHEN SPECIFIED:

N/A

3) BUILDERS RISK INSURANCE: The General Contractor shall maintain Builder’s Risk insurance providing coverage for the entire work at the project site and shall also cover portions of the Work in transit. Coverage shall be written on an All-Risk, Replacement Cost, and completed Value Form basis in an amount at least equal to the projected completed value of the Work and the policy shall state that it is for the benefit of and payable to the state of Connecticut work, as their interests may appear.

F. STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS: Essential information in regard to contractor's qualifications is submitted and is made part of this proposal.

G. NONDISCRIMINATION AND LABOR RECRUITMENT: I (we) agree that the contract awarded for this project shall be subject to Executive Orders No. Three and Seventeen, promulgated June 16, 1971, and February 15, 1973, respectively and to the Guidelines and Rules of the State Labor Commissioner implementing Executive Order No. Three and further agree to submit reports of Compliance Staffing on Labor Department Form E.O. 3-1, when and as requested.

H. NONVIOLENCE: I (we) agree that the contract awarded for this project shall be subject to Executive Order No. Sixteen, promulgated August 4, 1999.

I. FEDERAL AND STATE WAGE DETERMINATIONS: The U.S. Secretary of Labor's latest decision and the State of Connecticut Wage Schedule are all incorporated in the documents as applicable. The higher rate (Federal or State) for any given occupation shall prevail. At the time of bidding, the bidder agrees to accept the current prevailing wage scale as provided by the Connecticut Department of Labor as applicable.

J. CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER REGARDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY AND NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES: The General Contractor and subcontractors are hereby advised that, upon acceptance of their bids, they are obligated to fill out, within seven (7) calendar days, the certification required pursuant to Executive Order No. 11246 and agree to certify to the compliance of non-segregated facilities.

4. For bids in the amount of $50,000.00 or greater, the following must accompany this proposal:

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A. A CERTIFIED CHECK or a CASHIER'S CHECK drawn to the order of the

EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY in the amount of 10% of the bid or in the amount of:

__________________________________________DOLLARS ($ )

and drawn on the __________________________________________________

(STATE BANK & TRUST) (NATIONAL BANKING ASSOC.)

located at ________________________________________________________

(CITY & STATE)

which it is understood shall be cashed and the proceeds thereof used so far as may be necessary to reimburse EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY for losses and damages arising by virtue of my (our) failure to file the required Bonds and execute the required contract in the event that this proposal is accepted by the Awarding Authority.

OR

B. A BID BOND having as surety thereto a Surety Company or Companies authorized to transact business in the State of Connecticut and made out in the penal sum of 10% of the bid, or in the amount of:

5. I (we), the undersigned, hereby declare that I am (we are) the only person(s) interested in the proposal and that it is made without any connection with any other person making any bid for the same work. No person acting for, or employed by, the State of Connecticut is directly or indirectly interested in this proposal, or in any contract which may be made under it, or in expected profits to arise therefrom. This proposal is made without directly or indirectly influencing or attempting to influence any other person or corporation to bid or refrain from bidding or to influence the amount of the bid of any other person or corporation. This proposal is made in good faith without collusion or connection with any other person bidding for the same work and this proposal is made with distinct reference and relation to the plans and specifications prepared for this contract. I (we) further declare that in regard to the conditions affecting the work to be done and the labor and materials needed, this proposal is based solely on my (our) own investigations and research and not in reliance upon any representations of any employee, officer, or agent of the State.

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6. The General Contractor on this project will be required to perform not less than 30% of the work with his own forces.

A. The undersigned proposes to furnish all labor and materials required for ______ ______________________________________________________________ in ________________________________________________, in accordance with the accompanying plans and specifications prepared by ___________________ ________________________________________ for the contract price specified below subject to additions and deductions according to the terms of the specifications.

B. This bid includes addenda numbered: ___________________________

C. The proposed Lump Sum Base Bid price is:

D. The undersigned understands that, because of the approvals required by the State of Connecticut, particularly the funding process, the Agency's identification of the low bidder does not constitute acceptance of the offer and no contract exists until all approvals for the proposal are received and a purchase order is let indicating acceptance of this bid.

E. The undersigned certifies that at least fifty-one percent of the ownership of the bidding company is held by a person or persons who are active in the daily affairs of the business and have the power to direct the management and policies of the business.

F. The undersigned understands that a contractor awarded a contract or portion of contract under the SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PROGRAM shall not subcontract with any business with which said contractor has interlocking ownership, management or employees.

G. The undersigned further understands that this contract requires 25% Connecticut

Registered Small Business Set-Aside subcontractor participation, of which 25% must be woman or minority owned. Participating contractor list may be obtained from the Department of Economic Development (860) 258-4254. List all such subcontractors in the "Additional Subcontractor" section on Page 10.

1. The undersigned further agrees and warrants that he has made good faith efforts to employ minority business enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers of materials under such contract and will provide the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities with such information as is requested by the Commission concerning his employment practices and procedures as they relate to the provisions of the general statutes governing contract requirements (see Public Act 87-577).

2. The undersigned understands that the award of this contract is contingent upon the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities approving the apparent lowest qualified Bidder's Affirmative Action Plan. (This section applies to projects over $500,000 – Only)

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H. (a) For the purposes of this section, "minority business enterprise" means any small contractor or supplier of materials, of which fifty-one per cent or more of the capital stock, if any, or assets is owned by a person or persons: (1) Who are active in the daily affairs of the enterprise, (2) Who have the power to direct the management and policies of the enterprise and (3) Who are members of a minority, as such term is defined in subsection (a) of Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec.

32-9n; and "good faith" means that degree of diligence which a reasonable person would exercise in the performance of legal duties and obligations. "Good faith efforts" shall include, but not be limited to, those reasonable initial efforts necessary to comply with statutory or regulatory requirements and additional or substituted efforts when it is determined that such initial efforts will not be sufficient to comply with such requirements.

For purposes of this Section, "Commission" means the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

b) (1) The contractor agrees and warrants that in the performance of the contract such contractor will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut. If the contract is for a public works project, the contractor agrees and warrants that he will make good faith efforts to employ minority business enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers of materials on such project. The contractor further agrees to take affirmative action to insure that applicants with job related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation, or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such contractor that such disability prevents performance of the work involved; (2) the contractor agrees, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, to state that it is an "affirmative action-equal opportunity employer" in accordance with regulations adopted by the commission; (3) the contractor agrees to provide each labor union or representative of workers with which such contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding and each vendor with which such contractor has a contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the commission, advising the labor union or worker's representative of the contractor's commitments under this section and to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment; (4) the contractor agrees to comply with each provision of this Section and Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 4a-62, 4b-95/96, 32-9e, 46a-56 and 46a-68b to 46a-68k, inclusive, and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said commission pursuant to said sections; (5) the contractor agrees to provide the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the commission, and permit access to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures of the contractor as related to the provisions of this Section and Section 46a-56.

(c) Determination of the contractor's good faith efforts shall include, but shall not

PROPOSAL FORM – Project Data Sheet Page 7 be limited to, the following factors: The contractor's employment and subcontracting policies, patterns and practices; affirmative advertising, recruitment and training; technical assistance activities and such other reasonable activities or efforts as the commission may prescribe that are minority business enterprises in public works projects.

(d) The contractor shall develop and maintain adequate documentation, in a manner prescribed by the commission, of its good faith efforts.

(e) The contractor shall include the provisions of subsection (b) of this section in every subcontract or purchase order entered into in order to fulfill any obligation of a contract with the state and such provisions shall be binding on a subcontractor, vendor, or manufacturer unless exempted by regulations or orders of the Commission. The contractor shall take such action with respect to any such subcontract or purchase order as the Commission may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance in accordance with this Section and Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 4a-62, 4b-95/96, 32-9e, 46a-56 and 46a-68b to 46a-68k, inclusive; provided if such contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the Commission, the contractor may request the State of Connecticut to enter into any such litigation or negotiation prior thereto to protect the interests of the state and the state may so enter. Please note that substitution of a subcontractor for one named is not permitted except for "GOOD CAUSE" as defined in Connecticut General Statutes 4b-95(c). Subcontracts must be executed in the format proscribed in Sec. 4b-96, Connecticut General Statutes.

(f) The contractor agrees to comply with the regulations referred to in this section as they exist on the date of this contract and as they may be adopted or amended from time to time during the term of this contract and any amendments thereto.

(g) After April 1, 1989, each contractor with fifty or more employees awarded a public works contract in excess of fifty thousand dollars, shall develop and file an affirmative action plan with the Commission on Human Rights subject to the conditions under P.A. 88-351. In addition, the successful bidder on contracts of $500,000 or more must submit, for approval, an Affirmative Action Plan to the Commission of Human Rights and Opportunities. Upon notification from Eastern Connecticut State University, the successful bidder has 10 calendar days to submit their plan to Eastern Connecticut State University for preliminary review.

The undersigned understands that the award of this category of contract is contingent upon the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities approving the apparent lowest qualified bidder's Affirmative Action Plan.

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NOTE: All proposals must be live signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm.

NO FACSIMILE SIGNATURES PERMITTED.

Signed on this ________________________ day of _____________________________2026

Project Number _______________________________________________________________

(TO BE FILLED IN AND SIGNED BY THE BIDDER)

Firm Name ________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________

City, State ________________________________________________________________

Telephone ________________________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________________________

Duly Authorized __________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE

TYPE NAME AND TITLE _______________________________________________________

FOR "SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE CONTRACTORS" ONLY

The undersigned certifies that he is certified as a Small Business Set-Aside Contractor and has included a copy of that certification with this bid.

Signed: ________________________________________Date: ________________________

Dates of Certification: __________________________________________________________

Type of Certification (circle one): Woman Minority Small

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NAMED SUBCONTRACTORS

SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING

Pursuant to Section 4b-95 of the State of Connecticut General Statutes, provide the names and bid totals of sub-contractors for the trades listed below: In addition to those required to be listed as defined by CGS 4b-95, list the name and bid amount of any trade that exceeds $25,000.

TRADE NAME OF SUBCONTRACTOR AMOUNT

1. MECHANICAL

2. ELECTRICAL

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

OBJECTIVE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED FOR

EVALUATING QUALIFICATIONS OF GENERAL BIDDERS

The following items are established pursuant to Sections 4b-92 & 4b-94, 31-53aa, and 31-57b of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, and represent the criteria used for bid award.

THE BIDDER MUST:

1. Low bidders must demonstrate that they customarily employ supervisory personnel with expertise in the work for the bid specifications. Experience in the trade(s) for the project will be a factor.

2. Low bidders must demonstrate satisfactory past performance of work of a similar size, scope, and dollar value to that of the subject project on a continuous basis for the past three (3) years.

3. Low bidders must own or will rent/lease equipment necessary to perform the contract work needed for the project.

4. Low bidders must be financially responsible for performing the work as bid. If requested, additional financial information must be provided. ($250,000 or over only)

5. For projects with a bid value of $50,000 or more, furnish three (3) references from architects, owners, or owner's agents indicating satisfactory and timely completion of prior work (no older than 3 years).

6. Low bidders must demonstrate, if requested, that on previous state projects, the bidder complied in good faith with the requirements of listing subcontractors per Sections 4b-93 and 4b-95 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

7. Low bidders must demonstrate that all major required subcontractors, per Section 4b-95 of the Connecticut General Statutes, who are declared in the bid documents, are in compliance with the provisions of Section 20-341gg of the Connecticut General Statutes concerning licensure if work is to be performed on any structure that exceeds the threshold limits in Section 29-276b of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised.

8. Low bidders must have demonstrated the skill, ability and integrity necessary for faithful performance on state and other projects relative to past honesty and sincerity in relationships with client agencies and other owners. Review of Agency files shall be included in the evaluation of bidders qualifications and anticipated future performance.

9. All serious or willful violations of OSHA regulations in the past three (3) years nor have received a criminal conviction related to the injury or death of any employee in the three

(3) year period preceding the bid.

10. All legal or administrative proceedings, currently pending, as well as any which have concluded adversely within the last three years which relate to performance of any public or private construction contracts.

11. Have demonstrated a good track record of past performance on state or other projects relative to the quantity, quality, timeliness, cost, cooperation and harmonious working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and client agencies. Prompt payment to subcontractors and suppliers is a critical factor to be considered.

12. Identify any situations where the bidder failed to complete a construction contract or situations where bonds were called during the past three years. If so, note when, where, and attach a separate sheet of explanation to this form.

13. Not have been found to be currently in major violation of tax law compliance requirements of the Department of Revenue Services.

14. Not have been found to be currently in major violation of labor laws as required through the Department of Labor including violations of prevailing wage laws in the past three years.

BIDDERS' QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

PROJECT NO. __________

All bidders are required to file this form, properly completed, WITH THEIR PROPOSAL. Failure of a bidder to answer any question or provide required information may be grounds for the awarding authority to disqualify and reject their bid. If a question or request for information does not pertain to your organization in any way, use the symbol "NA" (Not Applicable). Use additional 8 1/2 x 11 sheets with your letterhead as necessary.

1. Indicate exactly the name by which this organization is known:

Name ________________________________________________________________.

2. How many years has this organization been in business under its present business name?

Years ________________________________________________________________.

3. How many years has this organization been in business as a General Contractor?

Years ________________________________________________________________.

4. If this organization has not always been a General Contractor, list the trade(s) that your firm customarily performed prior to the time that you became a General Contractor:

1. _________________________________________________________,

2. _________________________________________________________,

3. _________________________________________________________.

5. Indicate all other names by which this organization has been known and the length of time known by each name:

1. _________________________________________________________,

2. _________________________________________________________,

3. _________________________________________________________.

6. This firm is a : ______ Corporation, ______ Partnership, ______ Sole Proprietorship, ______ Joint Venture, ______ Other.

7. Attach resumes of all supervisory personnel, such as Principals, Project Managers, and

Superintendents who will be directly involved with projects on which you are now a bidder. Indicate the number of years of construction experience and the number of years which were in a Supervisory capacity.

8. List all sub-trades which your firm customarily performs with own employees.

1. __________________________________________________________,

2. __________________________________________________________,

3. __________________________________________________________,

9. Trade References: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of several firms with whom your organization has regular business dealings:

(Attach Separate Sheet)

10. All Construction Projects your organization has in process:

ANY COMPLAINT

TITLE & CONTRACT START FINISH AS TO QUALITY NAME & PHONE NAME & PHONE OF

LOCATION AMOUNT OWNER DESIGNER DATE DATE OF MANAGEMENT OF OWNER'S REP DESIGNER'S REP

Please attach a separate sheet explaining any negative entry in the last three columns.

11. All Construction Projects your organization has completed in the past five years or the twenty projects most recently completed:

ANY COMPLAINT

TITLE & CONTRACT START FINISH AS TO QUALITY NAME & PHONE NAME & PHONE OF

LOCATION AMOUNT OWNER DESIGNER DATE DATE OF MANAGEMENT OF OWNER'S REP DESIGNER'S REP

Please attach a separate sheet explaining any negative entry in the last three columns.

BIDDERS QUALIFICATION STATEMENT

12. Has your organization ever failed to complete a contract, or has any officer or partner of your organization ever been an officer or partner of another organization that failed to complete a contract? If so, indicate the circumstances leading to the project failure and the name of the company which provided the bonding for the failed contract(s):

13. List all legal or administrative proceedings currently pending or concluded adversely within the last five years which relate to procurement or performance of any public or private construction contracts. (Exclude OSHA violations which are called for elsewhere in this statement.)

1. ___ Attached 2. ___ Not Applicable

14. List all willful or serious violations of any Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) or of any standard, order or regulation promulgated pursuant to such act, during the three year period preceding the bid, provided such violations were cited in accordance with the provisions of any State Occupational Safety and Health Act or Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Indicate whether these were abated within the time fixed by the citation or whether the citation was appealed. If appealed, what is the status or disposition.

1.

2.

3.

15. Has your organization had any criminal convictions related to the injury or death of any employee in the three year period preceding the bid. Please list any such convictions below.

1.

2.

Dated at _______________________________________________________________ this ________________________ day of _____________________________, 2026.

Name of Organization:

Signature ________________________________ Print Name _______________________________ Title _____________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

1. BIDS AND REJECTION OF BIDS: Bids shall be for the complete work as specified and shall include the names of any subcontractors for the four classes of work specified in subsection (a) of Section 4b-93 of the General Statutes of Connecticut as revised, and for each other class of work for which the awarding authority has required a separate section pursuant to said subsection and the dollar amounts of their subcontracts, and the contractor shall be selected on the basis of such bids. It shall be presumed that the bidder intends to perform with its own employees all work in such four classes and such other classes, for which no subcontractor is named. The bidder's qualifications for performing such work shall be subject to review under Section 4b-92 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as revised.

Every general bid, which is on a form not completely filled in or which is incomplete, conditional or obscure, or which contains any addition not called for shall be invalid; and the awarding authority shall reject every such bid. The awarding authority shall be authorized to waive minor irregularities which he considers in the best interest of the state, provided the reasons for any such waiver are stated in writing by the awarding authority and made a part of the contract file. No such bid shall be rejected because of the failure to submit prices for, or information relating to, any item or items for which no specific space is provided in the bid form furnished by the awarding authority, but this sentence shall not be applicable to any failure to furnish prices or information required by Section 4b-95 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as revised, to be furnished in the bid form provided by the awarding authority.

Bids shall be publicly opened and read by the awarding authority forthwith. The awarding authority may require in the bid form that the contractor agree to perform a stated, minimum percentage of work with its own forces. The awarding authority may also require the contractor to set aside a portion of the contract for subcontractors who are eligible for set-aside contracts. The awarding authority shall not permit substitution of a subcontractor for one named in accordance with the provisions of said Section 4b- 95 or substitution of a subcontractor for any designated subtrade work bid to be performed by the contractor's own forces, except for good cause. The term "good cause" includes but is not limited to a subcontractor's or, where appropriate, a contractor's: (1) death or physical disability, if the listed subcontractor is an individual;

(2) dissolution, if a corporation or partnership; (3) bankruptcy; (4) inability to furnish any performance and payment bond shown on the bid form; (5) inability to obtain, or loss of, a license necessary for the performance of the particular category of work; (6) failure or inability to comply with a requirement of law applicable to contractors, subcontractors, or construction, alteration, or repair projects; (7) failure to perform his agreement to execute a subcontract under Section 4b-96 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as revised.

The bid price shall be the price set forth in the space provided on the bid form. No bid shall be rejected (1) because of error in setting forth the name of a subcontractor as long as the subcontractor or subcontractors designated are clearly identifiable, or (2) because the plans and specifications do not accompany the bid or are not submitted with the bid.

Failure to correctly state a subcontractor's price shall be a cause for rejection of the bid.

Any contractor who violates any provision of said Section 4b-95 may be disqualified from bidding on other contracts that are subject to the provisions of Chapter 60 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as revised, for a period not to exceed twenty-four months, commencing from the date on which the violation is discovered, for each violation. The awarding authority shall periodically review the contractor's subcontracts to insure compliance with such provisions and shall, after each such review, prepare a written report setting forth his findings and conclusions.

Bids shall be submitted only on the forms furnished for the specific project. In no event will bids or changes in bids made by telephone, telegraph, or facsimile be considered.

Any bid form omitting or adding items, altering the form, containing conditional or alternative bids, not filled in completely or without the original signature of the bidder or its authorized representative, will be rejected.

Any bid received after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids will be returned to the bidder unopened.

Any bid, once deposited with the agency, may only be withdrawn by letter of request, signed by the depositing bidder and presented to the Acquisitions Specialist, prior to the time of opening of any bid for the project designated or identified project.

2. BID SECURITY: Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the order of the University, or the bid may be accompanied by a bid bond, in the form required by the awarding authority, having as surety thereto such surety company or companies acceptable to the agency and as are authorized to do business in this State, for an amount not less than 10 percent of the bid. All checks submitted by unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them after the contract has been awarded.

3. FORFEITURE OF BID SECURITY: Failure of the successful bidder to execute a contract awarded as specified and bid shall result in the forfeiture of the bid bond or certified check.

4. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS: No interpretations of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other contract documents will be made orally to any bidder. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing to the awarding authority and, to be given consideration, must be received at least ten (10) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be mailed to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes) not later than five (5) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not release any bidder from any obligations under his bid as submitted, provided notice has been sent to the address furnished by such prospective bidder for the transmittal of notices, addenda and interpretations. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to make inquiry as to, and to obtain, the addenda issued, if any.

5. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. THREE:

This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order No. Three of Governor Thomas J. Meskill promulgated June 16, 1971, and, as such, this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended by the State Labor Commissioner for violation of or noncompliance with said Executive Order No. Three, or any state or federal law concerning nondiscrimination, notwithstanding that the Labor Commissioner is not a party to this contract. The parties to this contract, as part of the consideration hereof, agree that said Executive Order No. Three is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. The parties agree to abide by said Executive Order and agree that the State Labor Commissioner shall have continuing jurisdiction in respect to contract performance in regard to nondiscrimination until the contract is completed or terminated prior to completion.

The contractor agrees, as part consideration hereof, that this contract is subject to the Guidelines and Rules issued by the State Labor Commissioner to implement Executive Order No. Three, and that he will not discriminate in his employment practices or policies, will file all reports as required, and will fully cooperate with the State of Connecticut and the State Labor Commissioner.

6. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. SIXTEEN:

This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order No. Sixteen of Governor John G. Rowland promulgated August 4, 1999, and, as such, the contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended by the state for violation of or noncompliance with said Executive Order No. Sixteen. The parties to this contract, as part of the consideration hereof, agree that said Executive Order No. Sixteen is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. The parties agree to abide by such Executive Order.

7. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. SEVENTEEN:

This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order No. Seventeen of Governor Thomas J. Meskill promulgated February 15, 1973, and, as such, this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended by the contracting agency or the State Labor Commissioner for violation of or noncompliance with said Executive Order No.

Seventeen, not withstanding that the Labor Commissioner may not be a party to this contract. The parties to this contract, as part of the consideration hereof, agree that Executive Order No. Seventeen is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. The parties agree to abide by said Executive Order and agree that the contracting agency and the State Labor Commissioner shall have joint and several continuing jurisdiction in respect to contract performance in regard to listing all employment openings with the Connecticut State Employment Service.

8. FOREIGN CORPORATIONS: A corporation not organized under the laws of this State that is awarded the contract must comply with the laws of this State regarding the procurement of a certificate of authority to transact business in this State from the Secretary of State.

9. SECURITY FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE:

A. Performance Bond. On or before the contract award date the successful bidder, for any bid equal to or exceeding $50,000, shall substitute for the certified check or bid bond accompanying his bid, an executed Performance Bond, in an amount not less than 100 percent of the contract price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract, and having as surety thereto such Surety Company or Companies satisfactory to the Agency and as are authorized to transact business in this State.

B. Labor and Material Bond. At this same time the successful bidder, for any bid equal to or exceeding $50,000, shall submit a labor and material bond in an amount not less than 100 percent of the contract price which shall be binding upon the award of the contract to such bidder, with surety or sureties satisfactory to the Agency and as are authorized to transact business in this State, for the protection of persons supplying labor or materials in the prosecution of the work provided for in the contract for the use of each such person. Any such bond furnished shall have as principal the name of the successful bidder. This bond is to be furnished pursuant to Section 49-41 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as revised. The following sections of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as revised, are inserted as information concerning this bond.

Sec. 49-41a. Enforcement of payment by general contractor to subcontractor and by subcontractor to his subcontractors.

(a) When any public work is awarded by a contract for which a payment bond is required by Section 49-41, the contract for the public work shall contain the following provisions: (1) a requirement that the general contractor, within thirty days after payment to the contractor by the State or a municipality, pay any amounts due any subcontractor, whether for labor performed or materials furnished, when the labor or materials have been included in a requisition submitted by the contractor and paid by the State or a municipality; (2) a requirement that the general contractor shall include in each of its subcontracts a provision requiring each subcontractor to pay any amounts due any of its subcontractors, whether for labor performed or materials furnished, within thirty days after such subcontractor receives a payment from the general contractor which encompasses labor or materials furnished by such subcontractor.

(b) If payment is not made by the general contractor or any of its subcontractors in accordance with such requirements, the subcontractor shall set forth his claim against the general contractor and the subcontractor of a subcontractor shall set forth its claim against the subcontractor through notice by registered or certified mail. Ten days after the receipt of that notice, the general contractor shall be liable to its subcontractor, and the subcontractor shall be liable to its subcontractor, for interest on the amount due and owing at the rate of one percent per month. In addition, the general contractor, upon written demand of its subcontractor, or the subcontractor, upon written demand of its subcontractor, shall be required to place funds in the amount of the claim, plus interest of one percent, in any interest-bearing escrow account in a bank in this state, provided the general contractor or subcontractor may refuse to place the funds in escrow on the grounds that the subcontractor has not substantially performed the work according to the terms of his or its employment. In the event that such general contractor or subcontractor refuses to place such funds in escrow, and the party making a claim against it under this section is found to have substantially performed its work in accordance with the terms of its employment in any arbitration or litigation to determine the validity of such claim, then such general contractor or subcontractor shall pay the attorney's fees of such party.

(c) No payment may be withheld from a subcontractor for work performed because of a dispute between the general contractor and another contractor or subcontractor.

(d) This section shall not be construed to prohibit progress payments prior to final payment of the contract and is applicable to all subcontractors for material or labor whether they have contracted directly with the general contractor or with some other subcontractor on the work.

Section 49-42. Enforcement of right to payment on bond. Suit on bond; when and how brought.

(a) Any person who performed work or supplied materials for which a requisition was submitted to, or for which an estimate was prepared by, the awarding authority and who does not receive full payment for such work or materials within sixty days of the applicable payment date provided for in Subsection (a) of Section 49-41a, or any person who supplied materials or performed subcontracting work not included on a requisition or estimate who has not received full payment for such materials or work within sixty days after the date such materials were supplied or such work was performed, may enforce his right to payment under the bond by serving a notice of claim on the surety that issued the bond and a copy of such notice to the contractor named as principal in the bond within one hundred eighty days of the applicable payment date provided for in Subsection (a) of Section 49-41a, or, in the case of a person supplying materials or performing subcontracting work not included on a requisition or estimate, within one hundred eighty days after the date such materials were supplied or such work was performed. The notice of claim shall state with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the party for whom the work was performed or to whom the materials were supplied, and shall provide a detailed description of the bonded project for which the work or materials were provided. If the content of a notice prepared in accordance with Subsection (b) of Section 49-41a complied with the requirements of this section, a copy of such notice, served within one hundred eighty days of the payment date provided for in Subsection (a) of Section 49-41a upon the surety that issued the bond and upon the contractor named as principal in the bond, shall satisfy the notice requirements of this section. Within ninety days after service of the notice of claim, the surety shall make payment under the bond and satisfy the claim, or any portion of the claim which is not subject to a good faith dispute, and shall serve a notice on the claimant denying liability for any unpaid portion of the claim.

The notices required under this section shall be served by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid in envelopes addressed to any office at which the surety, principal or claimant conducts his business, or in any manner in which civil process may be served. If the surety denies liability on the claim, or any portion thereof, the claimant may bring action upon the payment bond in the superior court for such sums and prosecute the action to final execution and judgment.

An action to recover on a payment bond under this section shall be privileged with respect to assignment for trial. The court shall not consolidate for trial any action brought under this section with any other action brought on the same bond unless the court finds that a substantial portion of the evidence to be adduced, other than the fact that the claims sought to be consolidated arise under the same general contract, is common to such actions and that consolidation will not result in excessive delays to any claimant whose action was…