Addendum 2.pdf

This Addendum 2 document pertains to the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services' Invitation to Bid for Construction Services related to Troop H Maintenance Facility Repairs located at 100R Washington Street, Hartford, Connecticut (Project BI-2B-500). The project encompasses asbestos roofing removal, selective demolition, historic masonry restoration and cleaning, concrete spall repairs, metal fabrications, single-ply roofing installation, door and window replacements, chimney reconstruction with terracotta flue liner replacement, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC modifications. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the project site, with bids due July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM via electronic submission through CTsource. Questions must be submitted by June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract term is 243 calendar days with liquidated damages of $1,297 per day assessed beyond substantial completion and an additional $1,297 per day beyond the 90-day acceptance period. The facility is an operational military installation requiring 72-hour advance notice for work location changes and coordination around an active microwave antenna.

The estimated project cost ranges from $2.21 million to $2.44 million. Bidders with bids exceeding $1 million must hold current DAS prequalification in General Building Construction (Group B), which is a non-waivable eligibility requirement. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontractor participation goals are set at 25 percent and 6.25 percent respectively, with good-faith efforts required. Masonry restoration and roofing require named specialists with a minimum five years' experience, and named subcontractors performing work exceeding $100,000 must be identified in the bid with signed statements confirming direct communication. The project adheres to the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code and 2021 International Building Code with design loads of 120 MPH wind and 30 PSF snow load. The contract is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements and is not subject to Project Labor Agreement or federal funding. Required bid submissions include a bid proposal form with lump-sum base bid, Certificate of Authority, Standard Bid Bond or certified check (10 percent of bid), General Contractor Bidder's Qualification Statement with resumes and reference letters, and Named Subcontractor Signature Pages.