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CT DAS 1700 (Rev. 03.31.2026) 1700 CMR Best Value Selection Forms

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services Office of Legal Affairs, Policy, & Procurement

450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1302, Hartford, Connecticut 06103

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Web Advertisement For Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Services

Important Notes for Responding to this RFQ:

IMPORTANT: Download and use the most recent Quality Based Selection (QBS) Submittal Booklet documents from the DAS/CS Library (https://portal.ct.gov/DASCSLibrary). Revision dates are shown in the footer of every document.

DAS Construction Services requires QBS Submittal Booklets to be uploaded online through the “CTsource” e-Procurement System. Please read this RFQ Web Advertisement and all referenced documents carefully for instructions. To register on CTsource and respond to this RFQ, follow the registration instructions and supplier response guides on the CTsource webpage.

IMPORTANT: Your firm’s QBS Booklet MUST be uploaded to your firm’s legal entity CTsource account! The two entities must match. If the booklet is uploaded to the CTsource of a different legal entity or your own personal CTsource account, your booklet WILL be deemed not eligible and WILL be rejected!

IMPORTANT: DAS Construction Services will always use the following United Nations Standard Products and Services Codes (UNSPSC codes) in their RFQs for CMR Services; it is highly recommended that businesses include these codes in their CTsource company profiles in order to receive email notifications regarding DAS/CS Solicitations and Addenda:

• Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services (72000000)

• Structures and Building and Construction and Manufacturing Components (30000000)

• Land and Buildings and Structures and Thoroughfares (95000000)

NEW REQUIREMENT FOR CMR FIRMS: You must now complete Divisions 4 and 5 in the QBS Submittal Booklet. Follow the updated instructions in Section 2 of this RFQ Web Advertisement. Additional instructions for Divisions 4 and 5 can be found in the 1212 QBS submittal Booklet Instructions, available for download from the CTsource solicitation and from the online DAS/CS Library website (https://portal.ct.gov/DASCSLibrary).

1. Project Information

1.1 QBS Submittal

Booklets Due Date:

Deadline for the receipt of the QBS Submittal Booklets is:

3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1.2 Contract Number: BI-2B-483-CMR

1.3 Project Title: OCME Expansion & Renovation

1.4 Project Location: 11 Shuttle Road, Farmington, CT 06032

1.5 CMR Budget: $50,500,000

1.6 User Agency: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)

1.7 Project Planning

Dates:

Shortlisting/Screening Meeting for DAS: Friday, June 26, 2026 RFP Invitation Letter to Shortlisted Firms & 00 11 19.2 Notice of RFP for CMR Services:

Monday, July 13, 2026

RFP Web Advertisement Date on CTsource for Shortlisted Firms:

Monday, August 3, 2026

Site Visit Meeting with Shortlisted Firms: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Last Date for Shortlisted Firms to Submit RFP Questions to DAS:

Friday, September 4, 2026

RFP Due Date on CTsource: Monday, September 28, 2026 Selection/Interview Meeting with Shortlisted Firms:

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Email Notification Sent to Apparent “Best Value” Proposer:

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Scope Review Meeting with Apparent “Best Value” Proposer:

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Tentative Bidding Date: (estimated) March 2028 Tentative Construction Start Date: (estimated) May 2029

1.8 Construction Phase: 913 Calendar Days (From Construction Start Date to Substantial Completion Date.)

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1. Project Information (continued)

1.9 General Statement: In accordance with the requirements of the Connecticut General Statutes §4b-103, the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services/Construction Services (DAS/CS) Office of Legal Affairs, Policy, & Procurement (OLAPP) advertises for Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for the Major Capital Project Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Services as specified below.

1.10 Selection Type: Major Capital Project CMR - GMP Services Selection

1.11 DAS Contractor

Classification:

This RFQ is for the following DAS Contractor Classification (see the online DAS Contractor Classification List located here: https://portal.ct.gov/das/procurement-programs-and-services/contractor--prequalification/classifications):

Construction Manager At Risk (CMR) Project (Group C)

1.12 Project Description:

DAS/CS is seeking the services of a highly talented and experienced Construction Manager to provide the following type of services in support of the above-reference Project.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is a three-story building of approximately 31,800 SF used for autopsies and death investigations. The building was constructed approximately 40 years ago, and there have been no major system upgrades or improvements.

Based on the OCME needs for additional autopsy rooms, coolers, and supporting spaces, the expansion and renovation concept includes a two-story addition of approximately 20,000 SF, full-gut interior renovation of the existing 31,800 SF building, selective need-based envelope renovations, and site renovations including new forced main, the addition of a Sally Port and a direct connection to Route 4. The completed renovation and addition shall not utilize fossil fuels.

There are known hazardous materials, abatement is to be included in project design and construction scopes.

The OCME will remain in operation and functional during design and construction requiring phasing, scheduling, coordination, and logistics to maintain services such as autopsy facilities operations, storage, refrigeration, mechanical and administrative spaces.

Prior team experience with medical examiner facilities, research hospitals, and/or pathology/autopsy suites is preferred.

• Project Labor Agreement: Connecticut DAS, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-56b, has determined that it may be in the public’s interest to require a Project Labor Agreement (“PLA”) for this public works project. A PLA is a pre-hire agreement covering the terms and conditions for all persons who will perform work on the project. If required, the CMR, with the Owner's participation, will negotiate the terms of, and enter into, the PLA with a Building and Construction Trades Council ("Council") and each of its affiliated local Unions (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Union" or "Unions"), with respect to the site preparation, construction, additions and renovation of the ”OCME Expansion & Renovation, 11 Shuttle Road, Farmington, CT 06032 (hereinafter referred to as “Project”). In addition to other terms and conditions, the PLA shall contain provisions required by the aforementioned statute.

1.13 Designated Scope of CMR Services:

The following designated tasks shall be required for this project and conducted by the CMR, including but not limited to the following types of services:

Construction Manager at Risk (CMR)* - Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP):

A CMR shall be selected to publicly bid the project elements and enter into a GMP contract with the State. After consultation with and approval by the DAS Commissioner, the CMR shall award subcontracts to responsible qualified subcontractors submitting the lowest bids to build the Project.

*Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) reviews and participates in design and the production of the construction documents with Owner and Architect. The CMR solicits trade bids on behalf of the Owner from trade subcontractors on a competitive basis. The CMR shall agree upon a GMP to perform the work identified in the Bid Documents and enters into contracts with these trade subcontractors to perform their trade work.

Important Note: Projects that a firm has completed as “General Contractor” or a “Construction Manager as Agent” (i.e. Projects where the firm did not enter into contracts with these trade subcontractors to perform their trade work) shall not qualify as acceptable CMR Project Experience for this Selection.

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1. Project Information (continued)

1.13 Designated Scope of CMR Services: (continued)

(cont.) The designated Scope of CMR Services for the Project includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Preconstruction Phase Scope of Services:

1.1 Summary of Design Phase Services: CMR Design Phase Services include but are not limited to the following:

.1 Constructability and Construction Documents Quality Control Reviews;

.a CMR shall review all existing conditions in the field and confirm the information captured in the documents are representative of actual field conditions.

.b Review and confirm all product selections in the project documents are appropriate and make recommendations as required.

.2 DAS Permit Checklist Review;

.3 Blasting and/or Pile Driving Report if applicable;

.4 Site Logistics Plan;

.5 Site Mobilization Plan;

.6 Building Excavation Plan;

.7 Schedule and Phasing Coordination;

.8 Cost Control Management, including Estimates of Actual Costs;

.9 Construction Documents Conversion into Subcontractor Bid Packages.

1.2 Summary of Bid Phase Services:

.1 Develop the Master Project Schedule;

.2 Bid to DAS Prequalified Subcontractors for each Bid Package;

.3 Advertise Bids;

.4 Issue Subcontractor Bid Packages;

.5 Conduct Preconstruction Conference(s) and Site Visit(s);

.6 Process All Addenda;

.7 Receive Bids from Subcontractors and conduct public bid opening;

.8 Issue a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP);

.9 Execute Subcontractor Agreements;

.10 Conduct and document all subcontractor scope meetings.

2. Construction Phase Scope Services:

2.1 Summary of Construction Phase Services: CMR Construction Phase Services may include but are not limited to the following:

.1 Comply with CMR General Conditions;

.2 Comply with CMR General Requirements;

.3 Conduct Preconstruction Conference;

.4 Monthly update of the Master CPM Schedule;

.5 Monthly update of the Schedule of Values;

.6 Review and prepare Monthly Progress Payment Requests;

.7 Periodic update of the Project Cash Flow Projections;

.8 Coordinate Subcontractors’ Requests for Information (RFIs) and A/E RFI Responses;

.9 Coordinate all change requests and responses;

.10 Coordinate all types of submittals;

.11 Coordinate all types of testing and inspections;

.12 Coordinate all Subcontractors;

.13 Coordinate Subcontractors’ participation in Commissioning (Cx);

.14 Provide construction trailers, storage, equipment, barriers, etc.;

.15 Provide all necessary on-site Construction Management Personnel;

.16 Perform all construction, renovation, additions, and/or demolition as per the contract documents;

.17 Coordinate Substantial Completion and Turn Over;

.18 Perform Closeout of Project.

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2. QBS Consultant Procedures

2.1 Download the following documents from the DAS/CS Library website (https://portal.ct.gov/DASCSLibrary):

1210 QBS Guidelines for Selection and Contract Limits (under “1000 Series” > “1200 Series”).

1212 QBS Submittal Booklet Instructions (under “1000 Series” > “1200 Series”).

1212.0, 1212.1, 1212.2, 1212.3, 1212.4, 1212.5, and 1212.6 (under “1000 Series” > “1200 Series”).

NEW REQUIREMENT: CMR firms must complete Divisions 4 and 5.

1150 DAS-CS Credentials and Insurance Requirements (under “1000 Series” > “1100 Series”).

1269.1 DAS-CS Contract Submittal Requirements (under “1000 Series” > “1200 Series”).

2.2 In accordance with 1210 QBS Guidelines for Selection and Contract Limits:

Determine if your firm meets or exceeds Contracts Limitations for this specific Contract.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If your firm exceeds Contracts Limitations for this specific Contract and still submits a QBS Submittal Booklet, your firm shall not be considered any further for this specific Project.

2.3 In accordance with 1212 QBS Submittal Booklet Instructions:

Prepare a Portable Document Format (PDF) QBS Submittal Booklet using forms 1212.0, 1212.1, 1212.2, 1212.3, 1212.4, 1212.5, and 1212.6.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• 1212.2 Division 2: All Firms must select the applicable Selection Type and submit Attachment 2.1 Campaign

Contribution Certification and Attachment 2.2 Nondiscrimination Certification.

• Failure to submit the qualifications and/or resume(s) material noted in Division 2 may result in your submission being deemed deficient. If deemed deficient, your firm will not be allowed to pursue this specific Contract.

• As described in detail in the 1212 QBS Submittal Booklet Instructions, the final QBS Submittal Booklet shall be created with bookmarks; and the final file size for the QBS Submittal Booklet shall not exceed 10mb.

• Upload one (1) complete PDF QBS Submittal Booklet to the correct solicitation on CTsource prior to the QBS

Submittal Deadline.

• Failure to submit properly formatted QBS Submittal Booklets WITH BOOKMARKS and all of the required contents by the designated deadline may result in the firm’s submittal being deemed deficient. If deemed deficient, the firm will not be allowed to pursue this specific Contract.

2.4 In accordance with 1212.4 Division 4 - CT330 Part I:

Demonstrate that your Team has successfully completed similar projects on schedule, on budget, and to a level of quality commensurate with the Owner’s requirements.

Define your Team’s role with similar projects to this Project, and the services the Team provided to the project. Include a brief summary of each prior project showing adherence to original completion schedule, and, if off schedule, an explanation; and adherence to the original budget including summary information on the value of the Change Orders that occurred, by type. This summary material must include five (5) current or recent projects.

Provide a Team organization chart showing the Team’s organization and staffing located in the northeast (i.e., New England, New York, and New Jersey). This chart should identify the major business areas and indicate how the staff report to senior management.

Provide resumes for the assigned Key Personnel member(s) that have the experience with the scope of work, complexity, and dollar value of similar projects to this Project. The resumes of the key personnel shall show the staff’s primary involvement for the past 3 to 5 years.

2.5 In accordance with 1212.5 Division 5 - CT330 Part II:

Demonstrate that the Team has enough diversity of skills and a sufficient number of staff with required disciplines and skill sets to meet Contract needs.

2.6 Review the 1150 DAS-CS Credentials and Insurance Requirements and 1269.1 DAS-CS Contract Submittal

Requirements Forms 1150 and 1269.1 provide summaries of all Professional Documents, Business Credentials, and Insurance

Verification documents that must be submitted to DAS/CS through OLAPP within fourteen (14) calendar days of being notified by email of a firm’s conditional selection.

All documents must be current (i.e., less than 90 days old).

Failure of a conditionally selected firm to submit all of the required Professional Documents, Business Credentials, and Insurance Verification to OLAPP within the fourteen (14) calendar day deadline may result in the firm’s submittal being deemed deficient and DAS/CS may then initiate negotiations with next highest rated firm.

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3. QBS Longlist, Shortlist, RFP, Site Visit, Interviews, Scope Review, and Best Value Procedures

3.1 Longlist Procedure (Pre-Screening):

After the QBS Submittal Deadline has closed, the DAS/CS QBS Unit will (1) determine if any prospective CMR firm exceeds contract limitations as specified in 1210 QBS Guidelines for Selection and Contract Limits, and (2) review all QBS Submittal Booklets for compliance with 1212 QBS Submittal Booklet Instructions.

If a firm does not exceed the contract limitations and their QBS Submittal Booklet is acceptable, the firm shall be placed on the “Longlist” of firms to be evaluated by the QBS Selection Panel.

If a firm exceeds the contract limitations, the firm shall not be considered any further for the specific Contract.

If a firm’s QBS Submittal Booklet is deficient, the firm may not be considered any further for the specific Contract.

3.2 Shortlist Procedure (Screening):

The QBS process is based on comparing and evaluating weighted criteria of qualifications and performance of all firms in relation to work of similar scope and complexity that is required for this specific contract in order to create a “Shortlist” of the most highly qualified firms. The QBS Selection for this Project shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures described in the “0370 Construction Manager at Risk – Best Value Selection Procedure Manual”, available for download from the online DAS/CS Library (https://portal.ct.gov/DASCSLibrary) > 0000 Series. Each QBS Submittal Booklet will be evaluated by a QBS Selection Panel in accordance with the following:

Max. Rating Points: Screening Shortlist Rating Criteria Categories for CMR Services:

35 Experience with Work of Similar Size and Scope as Required for this Contract 30 Organizational / Team Structure For This Contract 20 Past Performance Data 15 Partnering Experience

After each booklet has been evaluated, the DAS/CS QBS Unit will use the ratings to compute and create a list of the “most highly qualified firms” and will furnish a “Screening Approval Memorandum” to DAS/CS Senior Management.

DAS/CS Senior Management will review the memorandum and will select the firms to be Shortlisted and invited to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) and present their qualifications at an Interview.

3.3 Request for Proposals (RFP):

Each of the Shortlisted firms will be required to submit a response to an RFP by the indicated due date. The RFP shall be comprised of (1) the 00 41 25 CMR Technical Proposal (containing qualitative criteria and proposed staffing man-hours per month) and (2) the 00 42 23 CMR Price Proposal (containing cost proposals, hourly rates, and an addenda acknowledgment).

3.4 Site Visit Meeting for Shortlisted Firms

A Site Visit Meeting will be held for all Shortlisted firms. This will be the ONLY opportunity for Shortlisted firms to discuss the Project with the DAS/CS Project Manager and Agency Representative(s).

Registration: All attendees of Informational Meetings will be required to register. Firms who do not properly register at a Mandatory Informational Meeting may cause their Proposals to be rejected as non-responsive.

3.5 Interview Procedure (Selection):

Shortlisted firms will be invited to an Interview. Interviews may be held virtually; see the Invitation for specific details.

If interviews are held virtually, shortlisted firms will be required to host a video conference for all interview panel members and guests. The video conference will need to include a call-in number as well as computer login capabilities. Each firm’s presentation will be evaluated by the QBS Selection Panel in accordance with the following:

Max. Rating Points: CMR Selection Interview – Qualitative Rating Criteria Categories 10 Experience 30 Project Organization, Personnel Experience, and Qualifications 20 Project Approach, Preliminary Project Plan, and BIM Utilization Plan 15 Past Performance on CMR Projects, GC projects, or Other Relevant Performance Data 15 Schedule Performance 10 Safety Record

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3. QBS Longlist, Shortlist, RFP, Site Visit, Interviews, Scope Review, and Best Value Procedures (continued)

3.6 CMR Scope Review Meeting with “Best Value” Firm:

After the evaluation of the Qualitative Criteria from the Interviews and the 00 41 25 CMR Technical Proposals and the evaluation of the 00 42 23 CMR Price Proposals, the “Best Value” Firm will be invited to a Scope Review Meeting to review the scope of work. Scope Review Meetings may be held virtually; see the notification for specific details.

After a successful Scope Review Meeting, a Letter of Recommendation will be presented to the Deputy Commissioner, recommending the firm for contract award as representing the best value for the State.

3.7 CMR Best Value Based Selection Procedure:

The CMR Best Value Based Selection Procedure utilizes a four (4) step procedure: Step 1: Evaluation of

Qualitative Criteria from the Interviews and the 00 41 25 CMR Technical Proposals; Step 2: Evaluation of the 00 42 23 CMR Price Proposals; Step 3: Best Value Calculations; Step 4: CMR Scope Review, Selection and Award.

The DAS/CS QBS Unit will prepare a list of the shortlisted firms ranked in order of Best Value Calculation (cost per unit of quality) and will furnish a “Selection Approval Memorandum” to the DAS Deputy Commissioner or his/her delegated individual for his/her review and approval to enter into a contract with the “Best Value” CMR Firm.

The DAS/CS QBS Unit will email the selected firm a “Conditional Selection Notification Letter” which will provide instructions regarding professional documents, business credentials, and insurance verification documents that must be submitted for the processing of its contract. For submittal requirements, see forms 1150 DAS-CS Credentials and Insurance Requirements and 1269.1 DAS/CS Contract Submittal Requirements, available for download from the DAS/CS Library: https://portal.ct.gov/DASCSLibrary > 1000 Series).

4. QBS Contact NOTE: Responses to requests for more specific Project information than is contained in this Advertisement shall be limited to information that is available to all firms and that is necessary to complete this QBS process. All requests for more specific Project information must be sent in writing (email acceptable).

4.1 For All Questions: DAS.CS.RFQ@ct.gov

cc: DAS Deputy Commissioner: D. Hobbs DAS/CS ADPM for Project: P. Austin DAS/CS Agency Legal Director: J. Padula DAS/CS Project Manager: S. Westerberg DAS/CS Chief Architect: D. Barkin DAS/CS Panel Member: N. Zalewski DAS/CS Director of Project Management: P. Simmons Agency Panel Member: J. Gill DAS/CS Director of Support Services: C. Russell File: BI-2B-483-CMR DAS/CS QBS Unit: R. Cutler / G. Fehrs / T. Wargo DAS/CS Legal Affairs: R. Tamborra / A. Buzzard / C. Phelps / T. Keating Observers and Others: M. DeJoseph / L.D. Gordon / H. Docouto mailto:DAS.CS.RFQ@ct.gov