MHA-1457_Sep_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for a transformer replacement project at Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown. The project involves installation of a new 750 KVA pad-mount transformer and connections to existing building electrical services. 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 with specified bituminous concrete sections, and all connections to existing building electrical systems. Construction drawings dated July 10, 2026 detail site demolition and layout at 1"=10' scale. Bids are due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. No site visits, pre-bid conference, or vendor Q&A period has been scheduled. Bid Addendum-1 was issued on August 13, 2026 and must be acknowledged in bid submissions.

The contractor must engage a professional underground utility locator with minimum five years' experience using ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic methods, call before excavating per the 811 system, and hand-excavate within utility-proximity zones. All incidental utility damage must be repaired at no cost to the owner. Restoration of all disturbed areas outside work limits to original condition, including minimum six inches of topsoil and seeding, is required at no additional cost. Temporary erosion-control measures and field surveys limited to the temporary fencing area are included. All work must comply with Connecticut Department of Transportation standards. Delivery terms are FOB Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. No contract value estimate, incumbent, or set-asides are disclosed. Inquiries should be directed to Mikako Fabiano Tirone at 860-262-6912 or MikakoFabiano.Tirone@ct.gov.