MHA-1457_Sep_15_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 electrical connections at Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. The invitation to bid (ITB) was released on August 13, 2026, with bids due on September 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The scope of work includes removal of existing pavement, installation of the transformer on a concrete pad with positive drainage, bollard protection around the enclosure, pavement restoration using specified bituminous concrete sections, and all connections to existing building electrical services. The project requires engagement of a professional underground utility locator with a minimum of five years' experience using ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic methods, compliance with the 811 call-before-digging system, and hand-excavation within utility-proximity zones. All disturbed areas outside work limits must be restored to original condition at no additional cost to the owner, including minimum six-inch topsoil and seeding. No site visits, pre-bid conference, or vendor Q&A period has been scheduled. Construction drawings are dated July 10, 2026, and Bid Addendum-1, issued August 13, 2026, must be acknowledged in all submissions.

Delivery terms are FOB Destination with payment terms to be vendor-specified. No estimated contract value, incumbent information, or set-asides are disclosed in the solicitation. All work must comply with Connecticut Department of Transportation standards and specifications. The bid contains no line-item breakdown or designated categories. Inquiries should be directed to Mikako Fabiano Tirone at the Mental Health & Addiction Services office in Middletown at 860-262-6912 or MikakoFabiano.Tirone@ct.gov. The solicitation is open to all vendors.