BI-JA-504-CA_Jun_22_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services Office for construction administrator services on the New Haven Community Correctional Roof Replacement Project located at 245 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut. The project involves a 131,000-square-foot correctional facility constructed in 1976, with scope including repair and replacement of existing ballasted EPDM and metal clad sloped roof systems, exterior facade sealant joints, and replacement of the main entrance curtainwall, vestibule, and skylight systems. Qualifications booklets must be submitted as a single searchable PDF file not exceeding 10 megabytes by June 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the CTsource e-Procurement System. The selection process includes a shortlisting/screening meeting on July 9, 2026; a mandatory site visit on August 20, 2026; selection interviews on September 1, 2026; and a scope review meeting with the top three firms on October 20, 2026. The estimated construction cost is $10,514,233.00, with a tentative construction bidding date of March 7, 2028 and estimated construction start of June 16, 2028.

Evaluation criteria under the Quality-Based Selection process allocate 50 points for key personnel experience, 30 points for team capacity and capability, and 20 points for prime firm past performance. Required qualifications include a Construction Scheduler with at least five years of verifiable CPM scheduling experience and Primavera software proficiency, and a certified Commissioning Agent who is a Professional Engineer registered in Connecticut with demonstrated prior experience on correctional facility projects of similar size and scope. Payment terms are structured on a Net 30 Days basis. Conditionally selected firms must submit professional documents, business credentials, and insurance verification within fourteen calendar days of notification, and the top three qualified consultants must submit fee proposals within ten calendar days. The solicitation is open to all vendors and requires completion of SBE/MBE certification documentation, Campaign Contribution Certification pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes 9-612, and Nondiscrimination Certification per CGS 4a-60 and 4a-60a. Inquiries should be directed to DAS Construction Services at DAS.CS.RFQ@ct.gov.