BI-RT-896-CA_Apr_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Construction Services division for Construction Administrator services related to athletic field improvements at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, Connecticut. The project involves comprehensive design and construction of new athletic facilities including synthetic turf fields for football, soccer, baseball, and softball; four to six regulation tennis courts; a new 4,000 gross square foot field house with locker rooms, restrooms, equipment storage, and administrative spaces; grandstands with approximately 1,000 seats; and associated site improvements including drainage enhancements, utilities, electrical service, data connectivity, and public address systems. The solicitation opened on March 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT and closes on April 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Qualified firms must submit QBS Submittal Booklets not exceeding 10 megabytes through CTsource by the deadline. A shortlisting/screening meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2026, a mandatory site visit on May 21, 2026, selection interviews on June 11, 2026, scope review meetings with the top three firms on July 21, 2026, with estimated bidding on October 10, 2027 and estimated construction start on January 27, 2028.

Selection will be based on Quality-Based Selection criteria with weighted evaluation points: proposed key personnel's specialized experience and technical competence (50 points), proposed team's capacity and capability including specialized services (30 points), and prime firm's past performance record (20 points). The three most highly qualified firms will be invited to submit fee proposals for best value consideration by a Negotiation Committee. The total project cost is estimated at $15,500,000 with construction costs valued at $9,250,000. All vendors are eligible to respond; however, respondents must comply with DAS Construction Services procedures and statutory requirements including Connecticut campaign contribution certifications, nondiscrimination certifications, and consulting agreement disclosures for contracts of $50,000 or more. Firms must submit SBE/MBE certification status as part of their QBS Submittal Booklet and acknowledge any prior DAS/CS contracts awarded or conditionally selected within the past five years. The project will be delivered using a Design-Bid-Build methodology with the user agency being the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS).