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This is a Project Manual for the Connecticut Air and Space Center's Curtiss Hangar Renovations Phase 1, prepared by Ames & Whitaker Architects with Spiegel Zamecnik & Shah Inc. as structural engineer and Bismark Construction Company as construction manager. The project encompasses demolition and abatement work at 225 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut, including removal of asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, selective demolition of structural and non-structural elements, joint sealants, rigging and hoisting support, and site cleanup. The scope also includes furnishing 30 thirty-yard dumpsters, portable toilet services, temporary protective barriers, and installation of state signage. Bid proposals must be submitted in duplicate to Bismark Construction Company at 100 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, Connecticut by the date specified in the Invitation to Bid, with public bid opening conducted by the construction manager and owner. The tentative project start date is July 25, 2026, with all work to be completed within a six-month schedule. A pre-bid meeting is referenced, though specific dates are not detailed in this manual excerpt.

All bidders must submit accompanying certifications including Campaign Contribution Certification, Notification to Bidders acknowledgment, Workforce Analysis, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Qualification Statement, and bid bonds or certified checks as required by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) guidelines. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements effective June 22, 2026, with various trade classifications and hourly rates specified in the wage schedule provided. The project is exempt from Connecticut Sales Tax and requires compliance with CHRO contract compliance regulations, including a minimum 25 percent set-aside for DAS-certified Small and Minority-owned businesses and 25 percent of that amount for Minority, Women, and Disabled-owned businesses. Insurance requirements mandate Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 aggregate, along with statutory Workers' Compensation coverage. All construction personnel must complete 10-hour OSHA training prior to work commencement, and a full-time superintendent must be maintained on-site. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for failure to meet scheduled completion dates, and no changes in the bid form are permitted.

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Connecticut Air and Space Center June 5th,2026 Curtis Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 Project Manual Cover Stratford, CT

PROJECT MANUAL

CONNECTICUT AIR AND SPACE CENTER

CURTIS HANGAR RENOVATIONS – PHASE 1

Stratford, Connecticut

June 5th, 2026

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 THRU 09: FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SUBGROUP

Connecticut Air and Space Center June 5th, 2026 Curtiss Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 Project Title Page Stratford, CT

PROJECT MANUAL

Date: June 5th, 2026

CONNECTICUT AIR AND SPACE CENTER

CURTISS HANGAR RENOVATIONS – PHASE 1

225 Main Street

Stratford, Connecticut

Curtis Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 Project Design Team Stratford, CT

PROJECT DESIGN TEAM SECTION 00 00 02

Client: Connecticut Air and Space Center

225B Main Street

Stratford, CT 06615

Architect: Ames & Whitaker Architects, PC

One Factory Square

37 West Center Street, Suite 113

Southington, CT

Structural: Spiegel Zamecnik & Shah INC.

54 Wall St

New Haven, CT

Construction Manager: Bismark Construction Company

100 Bridgeport Avenue

Milford, CT 06460

Curtiss Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 Instruction to Bidder

SECTION 00 21 13

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

CONNECTICUT AIR AND SPACE CENTER

CURTISS HANGAR RENOVATIONS – PHASE 1

STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT

A. BIDS

All Bid Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate and received by Bismark Construction Company at 100 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT on the date shown on the “Invitation to Bid” for each individual bid package. Bids will be opened publicly by the Construction Manager and Owner.

Prepare proposals on the enclosed bid form and clearly indicate the amount of your proposal in both words and figures.

All proposals must be accompanied by:

• Campaign Contribution Certification (Spec. Section 00 30 10)

• Notification to Bidders (Spec. Section 00 30 30)

• Workforce Analysis (Spec. Section 00 30 40)

• Bidder’s Information / Non-Collusion Affidavit (Spec. Section 00 43 54)

• Qualification Statement

• Bid Bond/Certified Check

• CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations Notifications to Bidders Form

Each bid must be in a sealed envelope, addressed to Bismark Construction Company. Each sealed envelope containing a bid must be plainly marked on the outside with the following in-formation:

• Project Name:

Connecticut Air and Space Center Curtiss Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 225 Main Street, Stratford, CT

• Bid Package Number and Title

• Name and Address of Bidder

Stratford, CT

B. BID FORM

The Form of Proposal is included in this Bid Document and shall be submitted in duplicate. Bid amounts shall be clearly indicated on the Bid Form, in ink or typewritten, in both words and figures.

All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in. The bid form must be fully completed when submitted.

C. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS

Interpretations of the Plans, Specifications or other Contract Documents will be made orally to any bidder. Even request for such interpretation must be in writing to the awarding authority and to be given consideration must be received at least five (5) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.

Oral questions may be asked at the Pre-Bid Meeting, but oral responses given by the Architect/CM or their representative shall not be binding unless confirmed in writing by addendum. Any and all shall such interpretations, responses and supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be issued as a formal Addendum to all prospective bidders through the CT Source Bid Solicitation not later than five (5) days prior to the date fixed for opening of bids. All such modifications shall be included in the work covered by the bid and shall become a part of this contract. Each bidder shall be bound by such addenda, whether or not received by the bidder. The bidder shall state in his bid the number and title of all addenda which he has received.

D. QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

The Owner may make such investigation as he deems necessary to determine the ability of Bidder to complete the work. The Bidder shall furnish all information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if evidence submitted by the Bidder or investigation of the Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that the Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the work within a specified time.

E. CONTRACT

All successful Bidders will be required to execute the Bismark Construction’s Standard Form of Agreement Between Construction Manager and Subcontractor which is a part of this specification and will be required to comply with the insurance requirements as outlined in the General Conditions, and as modified by the Supplementary General Conditions. Changes or markups will disqualify bidder.

The successful Bidder agrees to commence work within seven days of execution of a General Contract or receipt of a Notice to Proceed or Letter of Intent, whichever is earlier.

Any Changes in the work shall not exceed 15% total overhead and profit on Prime Subcontractors own work and second tier subcontractors’ work.

5% retainage will be held on all AIA Payment Requisitions submitted to the CM until completion of

Project and all CHRO documentation is submitted and completed.

F. REPRESENTATION

Each bidder, by submitting their bid, represents that they have read and understand the Bidding Documents and their Bid is made in accordance therewith. Also, they represent that they have visited the site and have familiarized themselves with the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful Bidder of his obligation to furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to complete his work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

G. PRE-CONTRACT AWARD REQUIREMENTS

After submitting a bid proposal and prior to the award of a contract, each trade contractor shall submit to the Construction Manager a list of the proposed subcontractors which the trade contractor intends on using for the project and in compliance with the state of Connecticut CHRO requirements.

H. TIME OF ESSENCE

The provisions of the Contract relating to the time of performance and completion of the work are of the essence of this Contract. Accordingly, each trade contractor shall begin work on the day specified and shall prosecute the work diligently so as to permit full occupancy no later than the first day following the construction period established in the Schedule of Construction.

I. SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION

The following should be considered in preparation of the Bidder’s proposal:

A. Each Trade Contractor shall cooperate with the Construction Manager in adhering to the Construction Schedule.

B. In the event that this Construction Schedule is interrupted or delayed because of in-sufficient materials, equipment or working force at the job site, the Construction Man-ager shall direct this Trade Contractor to make up the lost time through the use of addi-tional labor and/or working beyond the normal working times at no additional cost to the Owner or Construction Manager.

B. If there are major delays brought about by circumstances beyond the control of either the Construction Manager, trade contractor or various subcontractors or suppliers, a request for time extension will be considered but under no circumstances will the Owner or Construction Manager pay damages due to these delays.

Stratford, CT

J. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

Each trade contractor, attendant subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers shall be subject to, and shall comply with the following requirements, included herein by reference, to insure through affirmative action that qualified employees, applicants for employment and subcontracting are not discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, physical disability, or national origin. Said requirements shall include compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Statues, ordinances and regulations relating to discrimination in employment.

K. CHRO

The Grantees and their Contractors will need to comply with Sections 4a-60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g, 46a-68c, 46a-68e and 46a-68f of the Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S.) and Sections 46a- 68j-21 through 43 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. The above statutes and regulations require the grantee to “aggressively solicit participation of legitimate minority business enterprises as bidders, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers of materials” on projects. Consult your Project Manager for assistance.

State law requires a minimum of twenty-five (25%) percent of the state funded portion of the contract for award to subcontractors holding current certification from the Connecticut De-partment of Administrative Services (“DAS”) under provisions of CONN. GEN. STAT. § 4a-60g.

(25% of the work with DAS certified Small and Minority owned businesses and 25% of that work with DAS certified Minority, Women and/or Disabled owned businesses.) The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the 25% set-aside goals.

All bidders must complete, sign, and return the “CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations No-tification to Bidders” form to the grantee at the time of bid opening. Bids not including this form should be considered incomplete and rejected. This form can also be found at:

http://www.ct.gov/chro/lib/chro/pdf/notificationtobidders.pdf

See attached forms at the end of Section 00 21 13 Instruction to Bidders.

L. SALES TAX

This project is exempt from State of Connecticut Sales Tax. A Tax Exemption Certificate will be issued to all contractors and material suppliers.

If a Trade Contractor is a nonresident, within the meaning of Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-430 (7) and will consume or use tangible personal property in Connecticut in carrying out this contract, the Trade Contractor shall comply with the requirement set out in said statute and cause the Commissioner of Revenue Services to provide the Construction Manager with a copy of the Commissioner’s Certification of Compliance. If the Construction Manager does not receive this documentation on the earlier of (a) twenty-one days from the date that the Trade Contractor signs this Contract, or (b) the date on which it commences to provide any services or materials under the contract, then at the option of the Construction Manager, it may exercise any and all rights under http://www.ct.gov/chro/lib/chro/pdf/notificationtobidders.pdf

Stratford, CT the statute, including, but not limited to, making the deductions provided for in said statute and/or by declaring the Trade Contractor in breach and holding the Trade Contractor liable for any and all loss sustained as a result of the Trade Contractor’s failure to comply with the statute and losses sustained by the Construction Manager as a consequence of the Trade Contractor’s failure of per-formance.

M. INSURANCE

a) The successful bidder shall provide a Certificate of Insurance before work commences.

The Owner, CM, Architect and the State of Connecticut shall be named as an additional in-sured with an Insurance Company licensed to write such insurance in Connecticut, against the following risks and in not less than the following amounts:

Commercial General Li-ability Each Occurrence Aggregate

Bodily Injury Liability $2,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 Property Damage Liability $1,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 Personal Injury Liability $2,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00

Products and Completed Operation hazard must be included

Comprehensive Auto Lia-bility

Each Occurrence

Aggregate

Including coverage of owned, non-owned & rent-ed vehicles

$2,000,000.00

$5,000,000.00

b) The “Hold Harmless” endorsement of the insurance shall include the interest of the Municipali-ty and the State of Connecticut. The Contractor and Subcontractors and other interests shall be so named.

c) The insurance policy must contain the additional provision wherein the company agrees that fif-teen (15) days prior to termination, expiration, cancellation or reduction of the insurance af-forded by this policy with respect to the contract involved, written notice will be served by registered mail to the CASC Curtiss Hangar.

d) Additionally, the successful Trade Contractor shall provide adequate statutory Workmen’s

Compensation Insurance for all labor employed on this project, and comprehensive General Public Liability Insurance (Coverage ”B”).

e) The Successful Trade Contractor and each Subcontractor agree that their insurance carriers waive subrogation against the CASC Curtiss Hangar, Ames & Whitaker Architects, PC and Bismark Construction Co. Inc., and its agents or employees with respect to any loss covered by the Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s insurance.

N. BONDS/CERTIFIED CHECKS

a) DECD Grantees must require bid bonds (5% minimum) subcontracts exceeding

$50,000.00

b) DECD Grantees must require a Performance Bond for subcontracts exceeding

$25,000.00

c) DECD Grantees must require Labor & Material Payment Bond for Contracts exceeding

$100,000.00

d) Each Subcontract exceeding $100,000 shall be bonded or a certified check required.

P. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

All contractors should note that when preparing change orders for time and material work, that all costs for small tools are included in the overhead and profit. Small tool allowance is not to be add-ed as a separate percentage. Any specific equipment rented for the time and material work can be billed based on invoices for rental of the equipment.

All contractors should note that they are responsible for meeting the requirements of the Project Schedule. All contractors should note that this is an aggressive schedule necessitated by the Owner’s requirements. All contractors should provide the appropriate manpower, equipment and resources to meet this schedule. All contractors will be responsible for costs associated with meeting this schedule, including but not limited to extended workdays and weekends.

All contractors shall maintain a full-time Superintendent at the job site during any time in which their employees or subcontractors are involved on the project. This Superintendent will be respon-sible for attending all Coordination Meetings as scheduled by the Construction Manager’s Project Manager and have the authority to make monetary decisions.

Within 5 working days of Notice of Award, all contractors shall furnish the following:

a. List of proposed contractors and vendors.

b. Proposed list of submittals.

c. A schedule of values for billing purposes broken down with individual line items for each major component of the work. This schedule of values shall be subject to review and approval by the Construction Manager.

All contractors should note that Letters of Intent will be sent out as soon as possible after receipt of bids. As the schedule is aggressive, it will be necessary for contractors to act on these Letters of Intent immediately in procuring Certificates of Insurance and schedule of submittals. All contrac-tors will be expected to act without delay in commencing the work of their individual trade packag-es.

Stratford, CT

R. PERMITS

Construction Manager shall obtain and pay for the Building Permit. Each individual trade contractor shall apply for and secure permits as it applies to their work.

End of Section 00 21 13

Packages include but are not limited to:

Trade Package Num-ber

Trade Package Description

Set Aside

Y/N?

1.01 DEMOLITION & ABATEMENT N

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.

Curtiss Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 Bid Requirements

SECTION 00 24 00

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE

CONNECTICUT AIR AND SPACE CENTER

CURTIS HANGAR RENOVATIONS – PHASE 1

STARTFORD, CT

TO: All Bidders for Bid Package 1.01 Demolition & Abatement

The following information is for your use in preparing your Bid Proposal. It is an addition to the plans and specifications sections and shall serve to clarify the requirements of those sections.

This package shall include but not limited to labor, materials, equipment and all incidental work associated with this package as described above and outlined below. The intent of this information is to include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the following:

1. All associated Demolition & Abatement Work to be completed as outlined for building acceptance.

2. All contractors will provide every reasonable effort to solicit bids from Woman Owned Businesses (WBE) and Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) for all subcontracted work within their scope designations and follow the State of Connecticut CHRO requirements.

a. All Contractors must provide proof of Sexual Harassment Prevention training per the terms provided by CHRO with a certificate of completion.

3. This project is a Prevailing wage project.

4. This project is located on an active Airport. At no time will any construction personnel leave the construction fence area. If any coordination of work is required, the CM shall be contacted to facilitate any needs.

Electric Power

1. Temporary electrical service may not be available upon mobilization. Each trade contractor shall provide generators to complete their scope of work to maintain schedule as needed.

2. The Demolition & Abatement Contractor shall pay for its own electrical power connection, disconnection, and power usage for its own temporary trailers as required.

3. The Electrical Contractor shall extend temporary power service panels from the existing building for use by all trades during construction. This temporary service will be removed when permanent power is in place.

4. Temporary construction water service will be provided by the owner.

5. This Contractor shall provide drinking water for his personnel at the project site, including the furnishing of paper cups and waste receptacles.

6. Toilets: The Demolition & Abatement Contractor shall be providing all portable toilet services.

7. The Demolition & Abatement Contractor shall assume dumpster service requirements for the course of the project. (30 30-yard Dumpsters)

Project’s Cleaning and Disposal:

1. In addition to that as required for the Contract Documents each and every trade Contractor shall furnish continuous cleanup and rubbish removal for His or Her own line of work for the duration of the project. Cleaning is a mandatory activity and will be strictly enforced.

2. Each Trade Contractor and his Subcontractors are responsible for all necessary clean-up short of broom clean, associated with this Contract and shall provide all necessary manpower and equipment to dispose of all debris to designated dumpsters. Dumpsters shall be provided by the Construction Manager. All crates, packing materials, large scraps, paper, etc., will be cleaned out of the work area and disposed of as delivered and installation of the work is completed (but not less than on a daily basis).

3. When deemed necessary by Bismark Construction, each contractor shall furnish appropriate assigned personnel and as guided by Bismark Construction, shall pickup any trash, construction debris throughout the project, remove from the area and place in a designated dumpster.

OSHA & General:

1. All Contractors on site personnel must have a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA training. Each employee is required to issue a copy of their certification to the Construction Manager prior to starting work on this project. Failure to provide such documentation will result in removal of the employee from the job site. All requirements shall be followed in accordance with the attached State of Connecticut Public Act within this bid package.

2. All contractors shall maintain a full-time Superintendent at the jobsite during any time in which their employees or subcontractors are involved on the project. The Superintendent or Project Manager will be responsible to attend all Coordination and Project Meetings as scheduled by the Construction Manager and have the authority to make decisions.

3. All workers will be required to sign into the CM Site trailer, present their OSHA Card for photocopy and will receive a hardhat sticker, and watch a short safety orientation video.

4. The Trade Contractor is responsible for the protection of his work against damage until occupancy of the building.

5. Under the base bid, Liquidated Damages in the amount of $500 per day will be assessed against the respective trade contractors if completion dates on the schedule of activities are not met.

The Demolition & Abatement Contractor:

The scope of work shall include but not limited to labor, materials, equipment, and all incidental work associated with this package. This includes performing all work in accordance with the contract documents and as established in the Project Specifications and in the Drawing List.

1. Hazardous Material Work

a. Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) as indicated or discovered during construction

b. Removal and disposal of lead-based paint in compliance with applicable regulations

c. Coordination with environmental consultants and abatement subcontractor as required

d. Proper containment, handling, disposal, and air monitoring per EPA and OSHA standards

2. Selective Demolition

a. Removal of structural concrete and masonry walls as shown on drawings

b. Removal of non-structural walls, concrete, brick, clay tile and select window assemblies shown on drawings.

c. Sawcut and remove slab edge where new walls occur

d. Remove deteriorated clay tile, signage, and abandoned components

e. Daily cleanup and disposal of all debris

3. Other Work

a. Joint sealants at all transitions, firestop sealants, caulking

b. Rigging and hoisting support for CM-directed items

c. Daily cleanup and site housekeeping

d. Final cleaning of exterior signage areas

e. Dumpsters, temporary toilet service, and protection

f. The State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development

Project Signage (as shown below) shall be included in this trade package and installed prior to start of construction.

Construction Schedule:

1. Under the base bid, all work shall be completed within a 6-month schedule with a tentative July 25th, 2026 start date.

2. Each trade contractor shall make as many trips as necessary to complete their scope of work at no additional cost to the owner, regardless of quantity of re-mobilizations.

3. Each Prime Contractor understands that the work of their trade may not be continuous and that they and their subcontractors may be required to work out of sequence and/or leave a portion of work out due to coordination at the discretion of the Construction Manager. There shall be no charges for “comeback time” or out of sequence work.

4. Each prime contractor agrees to fulfill the scheduled dates as outlined in the contract documents.

Upon award of the project, a further broken down and defined schedule will be issued to all contractors indicating the intended flow of work through the building. This schedule shall be adhered to as a part of your contractual obligations.

5. If any construction activity, completion date, or milestone appears in jeopardy of being met as a result of this contractor or sub trade performance, upon two days written notice the prime contractor shall add manpower, work overtime, or address the delays by any means necessary to bring the schedule back on track. If these added efforts do not accomplish recovery in the schedule the Construction Manager reserves the right to perform said tasks with full reimbursement from the offending prime contractor. A deduct change order shall be issued to reimburse the CM for time and effort spent. By performing schedule recovery work, the CM does not assume the responsibility for meeting the referenced contractual dates, the responsibility remains in the prime contractor’s scope of services. The costs referenced in this paragraph are not in substitution of or in lieu of $500 liquidated damages per offense which may be assessed as indicated above.

6. All trade contractors shall provide multiple crews if so required to achieve durations indicated in the construction schedule

Fall Protection and General Safety

1. The Demolition & Abatement Contractor is also responsible to provide temporary protection at all floor openings, wall openings, safety corrals at loading zones, and shall cover all temporary holes over 1” in diameter. Temporary stair railings and temporary steel stair pan infill.

Clarifications:

1. The Demolition & Abatement Contractor shall furnish and install all Blocking for the installation of Windows, soffits and fascia blocking, drywall Nailers, etc., as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

This contractor shall coordinate the above to ensure proper installation. All shimming, whether it be wood, or any other material, is to be furnished.

Joint Sealants:

1. The Demolition & Abatement Contractor shall Provide and Install all Sealants and Caulking as required to complete his or her scope of work including but not limited to interior and exterior Windows, Entrances and Doors. The Demolition & Abatement Contractor shall also Provide & Install all Joint Sealants between the aforementioned items and dissimilar materials, this includes any Caulking required at the interior of aforementioned items. The Demolition & Abatement Contractor shall provide all top of wall fire safing / sealant as noted and or required.

2. This Contractor will include temporary enclosures at windows, entrances, and doorways with reinforced plastic window infills with cross wood frames at exterior openings and plywood doors at entrances. Also include securing of plywood doors as required at designated entrances by the CM.

Rigging/Hoisting/Distribution:

1. The Demolition & Abatement Contractor shall include all Rigging/Hoisting/Scaffolding, as required for the Distribution of materials and the completion of the work.

2. OSHA required hanging guardrails must be moored with brackets by each user as required.

Allowances:

1. The Demolition & Abatement Contractor shall include in his proposal the following allowances for manpower to be used at the discretion of the Construction Manager: Carpenter (straight time) 100-man hours, laborer for 80-man hours.

2. This Contractor shall include an allowance for cleaning the existing stucco and refurbishing the

CASC Curtiss Hangar signage at the exterior of the building.

3. This Contractor shall include an allowance for temporary plywood wall and associated infill at the Hangar Opening (Shown on Plans).

4. This Contractor shall include an allowance of $40,000,00 for a 60 ft. steel rolling door system (manually operated) adjacent to temporary plywood wall.

5. This Contractor shall include an allowance for the FAA Warning Lights and associated work as specified on contract documents.

Alternates:

• No Alternates

Unit Prices:

1. This Contractor shall include within the Contract, Unit Prices as listed in Specification Section

001270

2. Unit prices listed shall include all necessary material, cost for delivery, installation, machinery, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

Exclusions:

1. Connecticut Sales Tax

2. The Construction Manager will be responsible for obtaining the General Building Permit.

Project Manual:

• Curtiss Hangar Renovations – Phase 1

Schedule of Drawings:

• As listed on Drawing List attached to this bid package.

Special Instructions:

Within (10) working days of Notice of Award, each Contractor shall furnish the following:

1. List of proposed Vendors and Subcontractors.

2. Proposed list of Submittals

3. A Schedule of Values for billing purposes broken down with individual line items for labor and material for each major component of the work. This Schedule of Values will be subject to review and approval by the Construction Manager and Owner/Architect.

4. Set Aside Plan for CHRO Requirements

Division 1 of the Project Manual:

General Requirements as they apply to your scope.

The scope of work shall include the following Divisions and Sections of work:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 00 00 - Project Manual Cover 00 00 01 - Project Title Page 00 00 02 - Project Design Team 00 00 03 - Table of Contents

00 11 16 - Invitation to Bid 00 21 13 - Instruction to Bidders 00 21 14 – Executive Summary 00 24 00 - Bidding Requirements – Bid Package 1.01 Structural Steel & Misc. Metals 00 24 00 - Bidding Requirements – Bid Package 1.02 General Trades 00 24 00 - Bidding Requirements – Bid Package 1.02 Demolition & Abatement 00 24 00 - Bidding Requirements – Bid Package 1.02 Concrete 00 24 00 - Bidding Requirements – Bid Package 1.02 Masonry & Historic Finishes 00 24 00 - Bidding Requirements – Bid Package 1.02 Painting 00 24 00 - Bidding Requirements – Bid Package 1.03 Roofing, Sheet Metal

00 30 10 - Instructions to Contractors 00 30 20 - Campaign Contribution Certification 00 30 30 - Notification to Bidders 00 30 40 - Workforce Analysis 00 41 00 - Bid Proposal Form 00 43 54 – Contractor Qualification Statement/Non-Collusion Affidavit 00 52 00 - Form of Agreement 00 61 00 - Guarantee Bonds AIA 312 00 72 00 - General Conditions

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 10 - Summary of Work 01 10 15 - Contractors Qualifications 01 10 16 - Contractor’s Use of Premise 01 10 17 - Occupancy 01 10 20 - Overtime 01 10 25 - Application for Payment 01 10 35 - Modification Procedures 01 10 40 - Coordination 01 10 45 - Cutting and Patching 01 10 50 - Field Engineering 01 10 90 - Standards, Codes and Specifications 01 11 20 - Renovation/Demolition Project Procedures 01 12 10 - Preconstruction Conference 01 12 20 - Project Meeting 01 13 40 - Shop Drawings 01 13 41 - Samples 01 14 00 - Quality Control and Testing 01 15 11 - Temporary Electricity and Lighting 01 15 13 - Temporary Heating 01 15 14 - Temporary Telephone

01 15 15 - Temporary Waste 01 15 16 - Temporary Sanitary Facilities 01 15 18 - Fire Protection 01 15 20 - Construction Equipment 01 15 30 - Barriers and Enclosures 01 15 35 - Protection 01 15 40 - Security 01 15 50 - Traffic Ways 01 15 69 - Cleaning 01 15 90 - Field Offices and Sheds 01 16 00 - Materials and Equipment 01 16 10 - Transportation and Handling 01 16 20 - Project Substitutions 01 17 00 - Project Closeout 01 17 10 - Project Record Documents 01 17 20 - Warranties 01 18 00 - Project Sign

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

General Existing Conditions

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

Specifications provided on drawings by others

DIVISION 05 – METALS

Specifications provided on drawings by others

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

Not in Contract

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 - HVAC

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

APPENDIX

Appendix A Hazardous Materials Report Appendix B Flood Management Certificate

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF DRAWINGS

Drawing No. Drawing Title Drawing Date Cover Cover Sheet 03/27/2025

AD100 DEMO FLOOR PLAN 03/27/2025

AD101 DEMO ROOF PLAN 03/27/2025

A100 NOT USED 03/27/2025

A101 NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN 03/27/2025

A102 NEW WORK ROOF PLAN 03/27/2025

A201 NORTH ELEVATION 03/27/2025

A202 SOUTH ELEVATION 03/27/2025

A203 EAST ELEVATION 03/27/2025

A204 WEST ELEVATION 03/27/2025

AD301 DEMO SECTIONS 03/27/2025

A301 NEW WORK SECTIONS 03/27/2025

A302 WALL SECTIONS 03/27/2025

A303 WALL SECTIONS 03/27/2025

A304 WALL SECTIONS 03/27/2025

A305 WINDOW INFILL DETAILS 03/27/2025

A306 WINDOW INFILL DETAILS 03/27/2025

A501 ROOF DETAILS 03/27/2025

A502 DETAILS 03/27/2025

A503 DETAILS 03/27/2025

A504 WINDOW JAMB DETAILS 03/27/2025

A505 DETAILS 03/27/2025

S001 DESIGN BASIS AND GENERAL NOTES 03/27/2025

S002 TYPICAL DETAILS 03/27/2025

S100 GROUND LEVEL PLANS 03/27/2025

S101 EXIST TRUSS BTTM CHORD FRMG PLAN 03/27/2025

S102 EXIST TRUSS TOP CHORD FRMG PLAN 03/27/2025

S200 ELEVATIONS AND AXONOMETRIC VIEW 03/27/2025

S201 LATERAL BRACE DETAILS 03/27/2025

S300 CONCRETE SECTIONS AND DETAILS 03/27/2025

S400 STEEL SECTIONS AND DETAILS 03/27/2025

S401 NEW ROOF CONNECTION DETAIL 03/27/2025

END LIST OF DRAWINGS

Information Bulletin

THE 10-HOUR OSHA CONSTRUCTION

SAFETY AND HEALTH COURSE

(applicable to public building contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2007, where the total cost of all work to be performed is at least $100,000)

• This requirement was created by Public Act No. 06-175, which is codified in Section 31-53b of the Connecticut General Statutes (pertaining to the prevailing wage statutes);

• The course is required for public building construction contracts (projects funded in whole or in part by the state or any political subdivision of the state) entered into on or after July 1, 2007;

• It is required of private employees (not state or municipal employees) and apprentices who perform manual labor for a general contractor or subcontractor on a public building project where the total cost of all work to be performed is at least $100,000;

• The ten-hour construction course pertains to the ten-hour Outreach Course conducted in accordance with federal OSHA Training Institute standards, and, for telecommunications workers, a ten-hour training course conducted in accordance with federal OSHA standard, 29 DFR 1910.268;

• The internet website for the federal OSHA Training Institute is http://www.osha.gov/fso/ote/training/edcenters/fact_sheet.html;

• The statutory language leaves it to the contractor and its employees to determine who pays for the cost of the ten-hour Outreach Course;

• Within 30 days of receiving a contract award, a general contractor must furnish proof to the Labor Commissioner that all employees and apprentices performing manual labor on the project will have completed such a course;

• Proof of completion may be demonstrated through either; (a) the presentation of a bona fide student course completion card issued by the federal OSHA Training Institute; or (b) the presentation of http://www.osha.gov/fso/ote/training/edcenters/fact_sheet.html documentation provided to an employee by a trainer certified by the Institute pending the actual issuance of the completion card;

• Any card with an issuance date more than 5 years prior to the commencement date of the construction project shall not constitute proof of compliance;

• Each employer shall affix a copy of the construction safety course completion card to the certified payroll submitted to the contracting agency in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-53(f) on which such employee’s name first appears;

• Any employee found to be in non-compliance shall be subject to removal from the worksite if such employee does not provide satisfactory proof of course completion to the Labor Commissioner by the fifteenth day after the date the employee is determined to be in noncompliance;

• Any such employee who is determined to be in noncompliance may continue to work on a public building construction project for a maximum of fourteen consecutive calendar days while bringing his or her status into compliance;

• The Labor commissioner may make complaint to the prosecuting authorities regarding any employer or agent of the employer, or officer or agent of the corporation who files a false certified payroll with respect to the status of an employee who is performing manual labor on a public building construction project;

• The statute provides the minimum standards required for the completion of a safety course by manual laborers on public construction contracts; any contractor can exceed these minimum requirements; and

• Regulations clarifying the statute are currently in the regulatory process, and shall be posted on the CTDOL website as soon as they are adopted in final form.

• Any questions regarding this statute may be directed to the Wage and Workplace Standards Division of the Connecticut Labor Department via the internet website of http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/wgemenu.htm; or by telephone at (860) 263-6790

THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED EXCLUSIVELY AS AN EDUCATION RESOURCE AND IS NOT

INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR LEGAL INTERPRETATIONS WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY ARISE

CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATUTE OR THE REGULATIONS.

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/wgemenu.htm

END OF BID PACKAGE 1.02 Demolition & Abatement

Curtis Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 Instructions to Contractors

INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTORS

**** Sign the Notification to Bidders Form – This form advises you about contract compliance requirements and your signing it acknowledges that you have received and read the form.

**** Complete and sign the Workforce Analysis and Questionnaire.

The Workforce Analysis and Questionnaire will be used to evaluate your efforts to meet the affirmative action requirements in the workplace.

**** If you have been selected as a contractor and will be utilizing Minority Business Enterprises as subcontractors, complete the Contractor’s Minority Business Enterprises Utilization Form and the Affidavit. These forms are to be completed ONLY after the contract has been awarded and the Subcontractors have been selected.

The Contractor’s Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Form and Affidavit are to be complete in Triplicate. Send the originals to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, copies to the Department of Children and Families and retain copies for your records.

**** Complete and return the Sub‐Contractor Form to DCF if you use any individual or business as a subcontractor. This form only needs to be completed and returned to DCF after the contract has been selected.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

GIFT AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION CERTIFICATION

Written or electronic certification to accompany a State contract with a value of $50,000 or more in a calendar or fiscal year, pursuant to C.G.S. §§ 4‐250 and 4‐252(c); Governor M. Jodi Rell’s Executive Orders No. 1, Para. 8, and No. 7C, Para. 10; and C.G.S. §9‐612(g)(2)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete all sections of the form. Attach additional pages, if necessary, to provide full disclosure about any lawful campaign contributions made to campaigns of candidates for statewide public office or the General Assembly, as described herein. Sign and date the form, under oath, in the presence of a Commissioner of the Superior Court or Notary Public. Submit the completed form to the awarding State agency at the time of initial contract execution and if there is a change in the information contained in the most recently filed certification, such person shall submit an updated certification either (i) not later than thirty (30) days after the effective date of such change or (ii) upon the submittal of any new bid or proposal for a contract, whichever is earlier. Such person shall also submit an accurate, updated certification not later than fourteen days after the twelve‐month anniversary of the most recently filed certification or updated certification.

CHECK ONE: Initial Certification 12 Month Anniversary Update (Multi‐year contracts only.)

Updated Certification because of change of information contained in the most recently filed certification or twelve‐month anniversary update.

GIFT CERTIFICATION:

As used in this certification, the following terms have the meaning set forth below:

1) “Contract” means that contract between the State of Connecticut (and/or one or more of it agencies or instrumentalities) and the Contractor, attached hereto, or as otherwise described by the awarding State agency below;

2) If this is an Initial Certification, “Execution Date” means the date the Contract is fully executed by, and becomes effective between, the parties; if this is a twelve‐month anniversary update, “Execution Date” means the date this certification is signed by the Contractor;

3) “Contractor” means the person, firm or corporation named as the contactor below;

4) “Applicable Public Official or State Employee” means any public official or state employee described in C.G.S.

§4‐252(c)(1)(i) or (ii);

5) “Gift” has the same meaning given that term in C.G.S. § 4‐250(1);

6) “Principals or Key Personnel” means and refers to those principals and key personnel of the Contractor, and its or their agents, as described in C.G.S. §§ 4‐250(5) and 4‐252(c)(1)(B) and (C).

I, the undersigned, am a Principal or Key Personnel of the person, firm or corporation authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the Contractor. I hereby certify that, no gifts were made by (A) such person, firm, corporation, (B) any principals and key personnel of the person firm or corporation who participate substantially in preparing bids, proposals or negotiating state contracts or (C) any agent of such, firm, corporation, or principals or key personnel who participates substantially in preparing bids, proposals or negotiating state contracts, to (i) any public official or state employee of the state agency or quasi‐public agency soliciting bids or proposals for state contracts who participates substantially in the preparation of bid solicitations or request for proposals for state contracts or the negotiation or award of state contracts or (ii) any public official or state employee of any other state agency, who has supervisory or appointing authority over such state agency or quasi‐public agency.

I further certify that no Principals or Key Personnel know of any action by the Contractor to circumvent (or which would result in the circumvention of) the above certification regarding Gifts by providing for any other Principals, Key Personnel, officials, or employees of the Contractor, or its or their agents, to make a Gift to any Applicable Public Official or State Employee. I further certify that the Contractor made the bid or proposal for the Contract without fraud or collusion with any person.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION CERTIFICATION:

I further certify that, on or after December 31, 2006, neither the Contractor nor any of its principals, as defined in C.G.S. § 9‐612(g)(1), has made any campaign contributions to, or solicited any contributions on behalf of, any exploratory committee, candidate committee, political committee, or party committee established by, or supporting or authorized to support, any candidate for statewide public office, in violation of C.G.S. § 9‐612(g)(2)(A). I further certify that all lawful campaign contributions that have been made on or after December 31, 2006 by the Contractor or any of its principals, as defined in C.G.S. § 9‐612(g)(1), to, or solicited on behalf of, any exploratory committee, candidate committee, political committee, or party committee established by, or supporting or authorized to support any candidates for statewide public office or the General Assembly, are listed below:

Lawful Campaign Contributions to Candidates for Statewide Public Office:

Contribution Date Name of Contributor Recipient Value Description

Lawful Campaign Contributions to Candidates for the General Assembly:

Contribution Date Name of Contributor Recipient Value Description

Sworn as true to the best of my knowledge and belief, subject to the penalties of false statement.

Printed Contractor Name Printed Name of Authorized Official

Signature of Authorized Official

Subscribed and acknowledged before me this day of , 20 .

Commissioner of the Superior Court (or Notary Public)

Connecticut Air and Space Center June 5th, 2026 Curtis Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 Notification to Bidders

NOTIFICATION TO BIDDERS

The contract to be awarded is subject to contract compliance requirements mandated by Section 4‐114a of the Connecticut General Statutes; and when the awarding agency is the State, Section 46a‐71(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes. There are Contract Compliance Regulations codified at Section 4‐11a‐1 et.seq. of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies which establish a procedure for the awarding of all contacts covered by Sections 4‐114a and 46a‐71(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

According to Section 4‐114a‐3(9) of the Contract Compliance Regulations, every agency awarding a contact subject to the contract compliance requirements has an obligation to “aggressively solicit the participation of legitimate minority business enterprises as bidders, contractors, subcontractors and supplies of materials.” “Minority business enterprises” is defined in Section 4‐114a of the Connecticut General Statutes as a business wherein fifty‐one percent or more of the capital stock, or assets belong to a person or persons: “(1) Who are active in the daily affairs of the enterprise; (2) who have the power to direct the management and policies of the enterprise; and (3) who are members of a minority, as such term is defined in subsection (a) of Section 32‐9n” “Minority” groups are defined in Section 32‐9n of the Connecticut General Statutes as “(1) Black Americans……. (2) Hispanic Americans……. (3) Women……… (4) Asian Pacific Americans and Pacific Islanders; or (5) American Indians………” The above definitions apply to the contract compliance requirements by virtue of Section 4‐114a‐1

(10) of the Contract Compliance Regulations.

The awarding agency will consider the following factors when reviewing the bidder’s qualifications under the contract compliance requirements:

(a) The bidder’s success in implementing an affirmative action plan;

(b) The bidder’s success in developing an apprenticeship program complying with Sections 46a‐68‐1 to 46a‐68‐17 of the Connecticut General Statutes, inclusive;

(c) The bidder’s promise to develop and implement a successful affirmative action plan;

(d) The bidder’s submission of EEO‐1 data indicating that the composition of its work force is at or near parity when compared to the racial and sexual composition of the work force in the relevant labor market area; and

(e) The bidder’s promise to set aside a portion of the contract for legitimate minority business enterprises. See Section

4‐114a‐3 (10) of the Contract Compliance Regulations.

*INSTRUCTION: Bidder must sign acknowledgement below, detach along dotted line and return acknowledgement to Awarding Agency along with bid proposal.

The undersigned acknowledges receiving and reading a copy of the “Notification to Bidders” form

Signature: Date:

ON BEHALF OF:

Curtis Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 Workforce Analysis

WORKFORCE ANALYSIS

Contractor Name: Total Number of CT Employees:

Address: Full‐Time Part‐Time

Complete the following Workforce Analysis for employees on Connecticut Worksites you are:

Job Categories Overall

Totals White (not of Hispanic Origin)

Black (not of Hispanic origin)

Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander

Amer. Indian or Alaskan Native

People with Disabilities

Male/Female Male/Female Male/Female Male/Female Male/Female Male/Female

Officials & / / / / / / Managers / / / / / /

Professionals / / / / / /

Technicians / / / / / /

Sales Workers / / / / / /

Office & Clerical / / / / / /

Craft Workers / / / / / / (Skilled) / / / / / /

Operatives (semi‐ / / / / / / skilled) / / / / / /

Laborers / / / / / / (Unskilled) / / / / / /

Service Workers / / / / / /

Totals Above / / / / / /

Totals One Year / / / / / / Ago / / / / / /

FORMAL ON‐THE‐JOB TRAINEES (Enter Figures for the same categories as are shown above) Apprentices / / / / / /

Trainees / / / / / /

EMPLOYMENT FIGURES WERE OBTAINED FROM: VISUAL CHECK EMPLOYMENT RECORDS

OTHER:

1. Have you successfully implemented an Affirmative Action Plan? Yes explain No Date of Implementation If the answer is “No

2. Do you promise to develop and implement a successful Affirmation Action Plan? Yes

No

Not Applicable Explanation:

3. Have you successfully developed an apprenticeship program complying with Sec. 46‐1‐68‐1 to 46a‐68‐17 of the Connecticut Department of Labor Regulations, inclusive, Yes No Not Applicable Explanation:

Curtis Hangar Renovations – Phase 1 Workforce Analysis Stratford, CT

4. According to EEO‐1 data, is the composition of your work force at or near parity when compared with the racial and sexual composition of the work force in the relevant labor market area? Yes No Explanation:

5. If you plan to subcontract, will you set aside a portion of the contract for legitimate minority business enterprises? Yes

Explanation:

No

Contractor’s Authorized Signature Date

CLASSIFICATION Hourly Rate Benefits

Connecticut Air and Space Center: Curtis Hangar RenovationsProject:

Minimum Rates and Classifications for Building Construction

ID#:

By virtue of the authority vested in the Labor Commissioner under provisions of Section 31-53 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as amended, the following are declared to be the prevailing rates and welfare payments and will apply only where the contract is advertised for bid within 20 days of the date on which the rates are established. Any contractor or subcontractor not obligated by agreement to pay to the welfare and pension fund shall pay this amount to each employee as part of his/her hourly wages.

Project Number:

State#:

Project:

FAP#:

Project Town:

Connecticut Air and Space Center: Curtis Hangar Renovations

Stratford

Connecticut Department of Labor Wage and Workplace Standards Division

26-6920

1b) Asbestos/Toxic Waste Removal Laborers: Asbestos removal and encapsulation (except its removal from mechanical systems which are not to be scrapped), toxic waste removers, blasters.**See Laborers Group 7**

1c) Asbestos Worker/Heat and Frost Insulator 50.16 35.30

2) Boilermaker 50.21 30.01

3a) Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Concrete Finisher (including caulking), Stone Masons

45.76 38.45 + a

3b) Tile Setter 43.0 34.75

3c) Tile and Stone Finishers 36.0 29.43

3d) Marble & Terrazzo Finishers 35.7 29.73

3e) Plasterer 44.52 29.63

As of: June 22, 2026

3f) Terrazzo Mechanics & Marble Setters 40.6 39.93

------LABORERS------

4) Group 1: General laborers, carpenter tenders, concrete specialists, wrecking laborers and fire watchers.

37.0 30.47

4) Group 1a: Acetylene Burners (Hours worked with a torch) 38.0 30.47

4a) Group 2: Mortar mixers, plaster tender, power buggy operators, powdermen, fireproofer/mixer/nozzleman (Person running mixer and spraying fireproof only).

37.25 30.47

4b) Group 3: Jackhammer operators/pavement breaker, mason tender (brick), mason tender (cement/concrete), forklift operators and forklift operators (masonry).

37.5 30.47

4c) **Group 4: Pipelayers: Licensed P6 -P7 (one or two…

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