MHA-1457_Aug_21_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document issued by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for the installation of a new 750 KVA pad-mount transformer and connections to existing building electrical services at Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. The project scope includes removal of existing pavement, installation of the transformer on a concrete pad with positive drainage, bollard protection around the enclosure, pavement restoration with specified bituminous concrete sections, restoration of disturbed areas to original condition, and temporary erosion-control measures. The invitation to bid (ITB) was opened on August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, with bids due on September 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. No pre-bid conference, site visits, or vendor question-and-answer period has been scheduled. The solicitation includes construction drawings dated July 10, 2026, and Bid Addendum-1 issued on August 13, 2026, which must be acknowledged in all bid submissions.

The solicitation specifies no line-item breakdown and designates delivery terms as free on board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. No contract value estimate, set-asides, or incumbent information has been disclosed. The contractor is required to engage a professional underground utility locator with a minimum of five years' experience using ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic methods, and all work must comply with Connecticut Department of Transportation standards and specifications. Inquiries should be directed to Mikako Fabiano Tirone at 860-262-6912 or MikakoFabiano.Tirone@ct.gov at 1000 Holmes Drive, Middletown, Connecticut 06457.