BI-CTC-699-CMR_May_25_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Construction Services for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) services related to comprehensive renovations of Kinney Hall at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury, Connecticut. The project involves renovation of a 49,000-square-foot, four-level facility constructed in 1977, with planned modifications addressing academic advancement, student needs, campus safety, ADA compliance, and infrastructure upgrades including roof replacement, elevator installation, HVAC system replacement, electrical upgrades, emergency generator installation, fire sprinkler and alarm systems, hazardous material abatement, window replacement, technology improvements, and relocation of the Early Childhood Education Center to a new approximately 10,000-square-foot building. The QBS Submittal Booklet submission period runs from April 23, 2026 through May 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, with subsequent major milestones including shortlisting on May 29, 2026, RFP advertisement on July 9, 2026, site visit on July 23, 2026, RFP due date of August 31, 2026, selection interviews on September 24, 2026, and notification of the apparent best value proposer on October 9, 2026. The estimated construction phase is 1,095 calendar days from an estimated August 2028 start date.

The estimated CMR budget for this project is $52,600,000 with payment terms of Net 30 Days. All vendors are eligible to respond with no designated set-aside restrictions identified; however, firms must meet DAS contractor classification requirements and comply with multiple state statutory certifications including campaign contribution disclosures, nondiscrimination certifications, gift representation requirements for contracts exceeding $500,000, consulting agreement disclosures for contracts of $50,000 or more, state ethics law compliance, and Iran investment certifications. Submittal requirements include a single searchable PDF not exceeding 10 megabytes containing contract information, letter of interest, certifications, SBE/MBE documentation, CT 330 qualifications, five similar projects, team organization chart, and key personnel resumes. Evaluation criteria for shortlisting include experience with similar work (35 points), organizational and team structure (30 points), past performance data (20 points), and partnering experience (15 points). No incumbent contractor has been identified for this solicitation. Inquiries should be directed to Daniel Wagoner at daniel.wagoner@ct.gov or 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, Connecticut 06103.