Rentschler Network Upgrades ITB - Final 8.10.26.pdf

INVITATION TO BID: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS August 10, 2026

Rentschler Field Network Upgrades CRDA Project No. 27-003 Page 1

Instructions to Bidders Project: Rentschler Field Network Upgrades CRDA Project No. 27-003 Location 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, Connecticut

Table of Contents

LEGAL NOTICE – Invitation to Bid

PART 1 – PROJECT OVERVIEW

1.1 Project Title

1.2 Bid Due Date

1.3 Project Description

1.4 Project Schedule

PART 2 – SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 Project Scope of Work

PART 3 – GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 Definitions

3.2 Bidder's Representations

3.3 Bidding Documents

3.4 Interpretation or Correction of Bidding Documents

3.5 Substitutions

3.6 Addenda

3.7 Performance and Payment Bond Requirements

3.8 Insurance

3.9 Prevailing Wage

3.10 State Labor Standards Provisions, Laws and Regulations

3.11 DAS Contractor Prequalification Certification

3.12 Incurring Cost

PART 4 – COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

4.1 Non-Discrimination in Employment

4.2 Ethics Affidavits and Certifications

PART 5 – GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

5.1 Taxes

5.2 Miscellaneous

PART 6 – BID PROCEDURES AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 TIMELINE

6.2 Pre-Bid Conference

6.3 Bidder Question Procedure

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6.4 Preparation and Submission of Bid

6.5 Bid Bond

6.6 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid

6.7 Post Bid Scope Review Meeting

6.8 Consideration of Bids

6.9 Acceptance of Bid

APPENDICES

Reference Resources… Conflict of Interest Statute Required Bid Forms Standard Bid Bond Form Bid Form General Conditions Certification Labor Rates…………………………………………………………………………………………30

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A - Standard Terms and Conditions Attachment B- Draft Contract .......................................................................... via addendum Attachment C - Drawings ........................................................................................ Attached Attachment D - Project Manual ................................................................................ Attached Attachment E - State Forms .................................................................................... Attached Attachment F – CT Prevailing Wage Rates .................................................... via addendum Attachment G – Stadium Event Schedule ....................................................... via addendum

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LEGAL NOTICE – INVITATION TO BID

CRDA Project No. 27-003

The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) is soliciting sealed bids for a network upgrade project at Rentschler Field, located in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Sealed bids must be received by 1:00 PM on September 17, 2026, at the following address:

Capital Region Development Authority 100 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 500 Hartford, CT 06103

Attn: Erica Levis

Immediately following the deadline, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Scope of Work

The project generally includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Removal and replacement of existing network equipment, cabling and associated infrastructure as well as provision and installation of new network equipment, including all associated cabling for complete system installation.

2. Proper offsite disposal of all removed materials in accordance with applicable regulations.

Interested bidders are encouraged to review all bid documents and project specifications thoroughly. For further details or questions, please contact Erica Levis at CRDA.

This Invitation to Bid, including the plans, specifications, and related bidding documents for the project are available for viewing and downloading on the State Contracting Portal at CTsource, and the CRDA website RFP’s - Capital Region Development Authority (crdact.net), and may be examined at the Capital Region Development Authority, 100 Columbus Boulevard Suite 500, Hartford, CT (contact Erica Levis at elevis@crdact.net).

Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the form of a Bid Bond, certified in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid.

Bidders are advised that a good faith effort is required for participation in this contract by Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). The SBE goal is twenty-five (25) percent of the contract value, with twenty-five (25) percent of that amount (6.25 percent of the overall project) as the MBE goal.

Bidders are advised that this project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements of Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53. Conformance to the prevailing wage rates is required. Wage rate certifications are to be submitted with all applications for progress https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/CTSource https://crdact.net/rfps/ https://crdact.net/rfps/ mailto:elevis@crdact.net

CRDA Project No. 27-003 Page 4 payment. No payment will be made unless the wage rate certifications have been properly completed. Submission of certified payrolls is required.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at Rentschler Field located at 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford at 9:00 AM on August 21, 2026.

CRDA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any or all informalities or technical defects, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of CRDA.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply.

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PART 1 – PROJECT OVERVIEW

1.1 PROJECT: Rentschler Field Network Upgrades

CRDA Project No. 27-003 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT

1.2 BID DUE DATE: Date: September 17, 2026

TIME: 1:00 PM

1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) currently operates Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on behalf of the Office of Policy and Management (OPM - the building’s owner). CRDA intends to enter into a contract with a qualified contractor to upgrade the network.

1.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE

The project schedule is to be determined. Any and all work is subject to review and approval in advance by CRDA and OVG. Certain preconstruction / enabling work that will not interfere with the event schedule may commence sooner.

Installation/field work is anticipated to occur in the off season i.e. early 2027.

• All upgrades are included in the Base Bid.

• CRDA reserves the right to award the Contract in whole, in part, or not at all.

PART 2 – PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

The Work includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, testing, startup, and incidentals necessary to complete the network upgrades shown in the Drawings and Project Manual.

PART 3 – GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 Definitions

A. Addenda = are written or graphic instruments issued by the Engineer prior to the execution of the Contract which modify or interpret the Bidding Documents by additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections.

B. Architect/Engineer = Silver/Petrucelli + Associates, Inc., LLC – Hamden, CT C. Base Bid = the total sum for which the Bidder offers to perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

D. Base Contract = the Scope of Work for all work identified in the Contract

Documents.

E. Bid = the complete and properly signed proposal to do the Work for the sums stipulated therein. A bid is considered complete if it is submitted according

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F. Bidder = a person or entity who submits a Bid. A Sub-bidder is a person or entity who submits a bid to a Bidder for materials, equipment and/or labor for a portion of the Work.

G. Bidding Requirements shall include:

1. The Invitation to Bid

2. The Instructions to Bidders (ITB) including all Attachments and Schedules

3. The Bid Form

4. Bid Bond

5. All Bid Documents and forms Listed on page 21

6. Draft Contract attached hereto as Attachment B

7. Requirements of Attachment A

8. Prevailing Wage Rates, attached hereto as Attachment F

9. The Project Manual dated 6/30/2026 hereto as Attachment D

10. Project Drawings by WJHW c/o Silver/Petrucelli dated 6/30/2026 hereto as

Attachment D H. Contract Sum = equal to the Base Bid. The Contract Sum will be adjusted up or down by approved Contract Change Orders.

I. Contract Documents =

1. The form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor is attached hereto as Attachment B.

2. Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions).

3. Signed and Sealed Bid Submission Documents

4. Project Drawings by WJHW c/o Silver/Petrucelli, dated 6/30/2026

5. The Project Manual, dated 6/30/2026

6. Addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract.

J. Contract Duration = The period of time defined in which the Contract Scope of Work must be completed.

K. Contractor as used in the ITB = the Successful Bidder.

L. Invitation to Bid = The Invitation to Bid, abbreviated ITB, shall include the Legal

Notice, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Project Drawings and Project Manual (Specifications), Addenda issued prior to the Bid Due Date and all related Exhibits, Attachments, Schedules and other documents commonly referred to collectively as the Bid Documents.

M. Owner = The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) currently operates Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on behalf of the Office

CRDA Project No. 27-003 Page 7 of Policy and Management (OPM - the building’s owner), CRDA will oversee Construction. Where “Owner” appears it shall generally refer to CRDA.

N. Owner's Designated Representative for Bid Administration, Erica Levis, elevis@crdact.net

O. Owner’s Designated Representative for Construction Administration, Mark O’Connell, moconnell@crdact.net under the oversight of Robert Houlihan, rhouilhan@crdact.net

P. Detailed Schedule = a detailed critical path schedule of all work planned for all work sequences

Q. Project = Rentschler Field Network Upgrades, CRDA Project No. 27-003 R. Successful Bidder – a qualified bidder who has complied with all the requirements of the Bid Documents and is the apparent low Bidder to whom CRDA makes an award.

S. Definitions established in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, or in the other Contract Documents are applicable to the Bidding Documents.

3.2 Bidder's Representations

A. By making a Bid, the Bidder represents that:

1. The Bidder has carefully examined the Bidding Documents; the requirements are clear and the Bidder concurs with them. The Bid is made in full agreement with those requirements.

2. The Bidder understands the requirements of the Bidding Documents to the extent that such documentation relates to the Work for which the Bid is submitted, for other portions of the Project, if any, being bid concurrently or presently under construction.

3. The Bidder and appropriate Sub-bidders have visited the site, have become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed, site conditions, logistics and have correlated the Bidder's personal observations with the requirements of the Bidding Documents.

4. The submission of a bid or proposal by a contractor for the whole or any part of the work contained in the specifications shall constitute an acceptance by such contractor of the terms and conditions of all duly promulgated ordinances and regulations of the Location (Town or City) that the Work is being performed at to the extent the same are applicable; and a contract awarded in response to such bid or proposal shall be deemed to incorporate all such pertinent ordinances and regulations.

5. The Bid is based upon the materials, equipment and systems required by the Bidding Documents without exception or qualification.

6. The Bidder has not colluded with any other person in regard to any Bid or sub-bid submitted.

mailto:moconnell@crdact.net mailto:rhouilhan@crdact.net

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3.3 Bidding Documents

A. Documents are available only in complete sets

1. Bidders shall use complete sets of Bidding Documents in preparing Bids. The

Owner and Architect assume no responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

2. Copies of the Bidding Documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work. No license or permission is granted for any other use of the Bidding Documents.

3. The Invitation to Bid, Bid Documents and any Addenda will be posted on the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) website CTsource as well as the CRDA website, RFP’s - Capital Region Development Authority (crdact.net)

4. Drawings, specifications and related bid documents may be examined at the Capital Region Development Authority, 100 Columbus Boulevard Suite 500, Hartford, CT (Connecticut Convention Center 5th floor) contact Erica Levis at elevis@crdact.net

3.4 Interpretation or Correction of Bidding Documents

A. Bidders shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with the drawings and the specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to receive or examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve the Bidder from any obligation with respect to its bid.

B. Bidders shall carefully examine the contents of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) and related documents. Any ambiguities or inconsistencies shall be brought to the attention of CRDA in writing by September 2, 2026. Failure to do so will constitute the Bidder's acceptance of any subsequent interpretation or decision made by

CRDA.

C. No interpretation of the meaning of this ITB will be made orally. In the event that CRDA provides any interpretation, only written interpretations will be binding upon CRDA. All questions, clarifications and other responses will be posted on the State Contracting Portal and the CRDA website in accordance with the Bid Timeline. Any addenda or amendments to this ITB will also be posted on the State Contracting Portal and the CRDA website. Bidders are strongly encouraged to return periodically to the CRDA website for updates and information related to this Invitation to Bid.

D. Requests for clarification or interpretation of the ITB or Bidding Documents shall be made in writing. The CRDA will accept requests for clarifications up until September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Questions or requests for clarification may be emailed to Erica Levis at elevis@crdact.net.

E. CRDA reserves the right to respond, or decline to respond to specific questions, clarifications or requests concerning the ITB process. CRDA acknowledges that information contained in the submission may be subject to the Freedom of https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/CTSource https://crdact.net/rfps/ https://crdact.net/rfps/

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Information Act (FOIA).

F. CRDA may amend or cancel this bid or modify the schedule, before the due date and time, if CRDA deems it to be necessary, appropriate or otherwise in the best interest of CRDA.

3.5 Substitutions

A. The materials, products and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish the standard required for the function, dimensions, appearance and quality to be met by any proposed substitution.

B. No substitution will be considered after receipt of Bids unless the written request for approval has been received by the Architect by the date stipulated in the ITB.

Such requests shall include the name of the material or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitution including drawings, performance and test data, and other information necessary for an evaluation. A statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment or other portions of the Work including changes in the work of other contracts that incorporation of the proposed substitution would require shall be included. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The Architect's decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

C. If the Architect approves a proposed substitution before receipt of Bids, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.

D. No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided in the Contract Documents.

3.6 Addenda

A. Addenda will be delivered promptly by the issuing office to all Bidders.

B. Addenda concerning technical matters will not be issued later than the stipulated day before the date for receipt of Bids. The CRDA reserves the right to issue an Administrative Addendum at any time, withdrawing the request for Bids or postponing the date for receipt of Bids.

C. Each Bidder shall confirm, before submitting a Bid that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued. The Bidder shall list the Addenda in the Bid.

3.7 Performance and Payment Bond Requirements

A. Performance and Labor and Material Bonds to be furnished by the bidder awarded the contract shall be an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

1. Such bonds are required after receipt of bids and before execution of the Contract. The bonds shall be rated A minus or better by A.M. Best. The CRDA is to be listed as the bond oblige.

2. If the Work is to be commenced prior to the execution of the contract, in

CRDA Project No. 27-003 Page 10 response to a letter of intent or a limited notice to proceed, the Bidder shall, prior to commencement of the Work, submit evidence satisfactory to CRDA that such bonds will be furnished and delivered in accordance with this Subparagraph.

i. It is preferred that the bonds be written on the AIA 312 forms. Both bonds shall be written in the amount of the Contract Sum.

ii. The bonds shall be dated on the date of the Contract.

iii. The Bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

B. The Bidder shall furnish with their Bid, evidence of its ability to obtain satisfactory Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bonds in the full amount of the Contract Sum.

C. Obligees – All performance and payment bonds issued by the Contractor on the Project shall name CRDA as obligee.

D. Bond Adjustments for Change Order Work

1. Actual additional bonding costs associated with the value of the Change Order will be compensable only when supported by written documentation by the bonding company that the Change Order requires an increase to the original Performance, Payment, Labor or Material Bond.

2. The Contractor shall notify the bonding company at each $500,000 increase to the contract value as the cumulative result of change orders. A copy of the Consent of Surety must be provided to the Owner before the execution of any change order which exceeds each cumulative $500,000.

3. Mark-up for Overhead and Profit shall not be applied to Change Orders for Increase in Bonds due to Change Order Work.

3.8 Insurance

A. The Successful Bidder shall submit Insurance Liability Coverage as per Schedule

B Section 7.

B. The cost of the Successful Bidder’s insurance is to be included in Bid.

C. If the Work is to be commenced prior to the execution of the Contract, in response to a letter of intent or a limited notice to proceed, the Bidder shall, prior to commencement of the Work, submit such insurance.

3.9 Prevailing Wage

A. Prevailing Wage Rates: Prevailing wages are required on this project pursuant to

Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53 (a) through (h), as amended.

Bidders are also advised to download the CT Department of Labor Prevailing Wage RFP Package at the link provided in Attachment F.

B. Each contractor and subcontractor who is awarded a contract on or after October 1, 2002, shall be subject to the provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes, CRDA Project No. 27-003 Page 11

Section 31-55a concerning annual adjustments to prevailing wages.

C. Wage Rates will be posted each July 1 on the Department of Labor website:

https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/prevailwage.htm. Such prevailing wage adjustments shall not be considered a matter for any contract amendment.

D. The wages paid on an hourly basis to any mechanic, laborer or work person employed upon the work herein contracted to be done and the amount of payment or contribution paid or payable on behalf of each such employee to any employee welfare fund, as defined in subsection (h) of section 31-53 of the Connecticut General Statutes, shall be at a rate equal to the rate customary or prevailing for the same work in the same trade or occupation in the town in which such public works project is being constructed. Any subcontractor who is not obligated by agreement to make payment or contribution on behalf of such employees to any such employee welfare fund shall pay to each employee as part of his wages the amount of payment or contribution for his classification on each pay day.

E. Certified Payrolls: In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, 31-53 Certified Payrolls with a statement of compliance shall be submitted monthly to CRDA. Certified payrolls for the Contractor and all subcontractors working during the period shall be submitted with each Contractor’s Application for Payment, covering all activities relating to the Application. Pay scale verification may be required by the Connecticut Department of Labor.

F. The Bidder shall be responsible for managing all processes related to the prevailing wage requirements.

G. Forms and additional information can be found at http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/BidPack.htm

3.10 State Labor Standards Provisions, Laws and Regulations

A. All provisions of all applicable State Labor Standards must be complied with under this Contract. The execution of the Contract by the Bidder binds him to all applicable State Labor Laws and Regulations. All such Standards, Laws and Regulations shall be binding to the same extent as if they were copied at length herein.

B. As a condition of contract, any out-of-state contractor who is awarded work must provide CRDA with a copy of the State of Connecticut Trade License for Employees working in the State of Connecticut.

C. Non-Resident Contractors – at the time of Contract signing, a certificate from the Commissioner of Revenue Services shall be provided which indicates that C.G.S.

12-430 for non-resident contractors has been met. For details, call the Department of Revenue Services at 1-800-541-3280, ext. 7. A link to the Department of Revenue Services is provided in the reference resources.

3.11 DAS Contractor Prequalification Certification

A. Bidders shall be prequalified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative

Services (DAS) for a minimum of $2,000,000 for a single project. All bidders must be pre-qualified for the classification of work that they are bidding on. Each bidder https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/prevailwage.htm http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/BidPack.htm

CRDA Project No. 27-003 Page 12 shall hold a current "DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate" (not a predetermination letter) from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to C.G.S§ 4a-100, C.G.S.§4b-101 and C.G.S.§4b-

91. Bidders shall submit with their bids, unless noted otherwise, a "DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate" along with a current "Update (bid) Statement". Any bid submitted without a copy of the DAS Prequalification Certificate and an Update (Bid) Statement shall be invalid. If you have any questions regarding these requirements, contact DAS at telephone number 860- 713-5280 or visit their web site at www.das.ct.gov.

3.12 Incurring Cost

A. Bidders are solely responsible for any and all costs or expenses incurred in the preparation and submission of this bid.

PART 4 – COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

4.1 Non-Discrimination in Employment

A. Each contractor, vendor, and supplier 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 statutes, ordinances and regulations relating to discrimination in employment. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to be familiar with and knowledgeable about the above.

B. The apparent successful bidder may be required to undergo a pre-award compliance review for the purpose of ascertaining whether in the opinion of the Owner the bidder is willing and/or capable of complying with the above requirements.

C. Set-Aside Participation: The contract to be awarded is subject to contract compliance requirements mandated by Sections 4a-60 and 4a- 60a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Refer to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders at http://www.ct.gov/chro/lib/chro/Notification_to_Bidders.pdf

D. All bidders must complete, sign, and return the CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders form to CRDA. Bids not included in this form will be considered incomplete and rejected. CHRO forms can be found at:

http://www.ct.gov/chro/cwp/view.asp?a=2525&Q=315900

E. Nondiscrimination Certification: Before award the selected contractor must provide a Nondiscrimination Certification pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §§ 4a-60(a)(1) and 4a-60a(a)(1), as amended. This Certification form can be found at:

http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=390928&opmNav_GID=1806 http://www.das.ct.gov/ http://www.ct.gov/chro/lib/chro/Notification_to_Bidders.pdf http://www.ct.gov/chro/cwp/view.asp?a=2525&Q=315900 http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=390928&opmNav_GID=1806

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F. Bidders are advised that CRDA has a goal of 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and 6.25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation from lower tier contractors/vendors in this contract. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the SBE/MBE firms that have been selected are eligible contractors and must submit an Affirmative Action Plan to CHRO detailing their good faith efforts and processes for selecting these MBE/SBE companies.

G. All provisions of all applicable State Labor Standards must be complied with under this Contract. CRDA is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.

4.2 Ethics Affidavits and Certifications –

A. Bidders are required to provide the following certifications. Links to these forms are provided in the reference resources.

1. Campaign Contribution Certificate Form 1.

B. Campaign Contribution and Solicitation Ban: With regard to a State contract as defined in P.A. 07-01 having a value in a calendar year of $50,000 or more or a combinations or series of such agreements or contracts having a value of $100,000 or more, the authorized signatory to this submission in response to the State’s solicitation expressly acknowledges receipt of the State Election Enforcement Commission’s notice advising prospective state contractors of the state campaign contribution and solicitation prohibitions, and will inform its principals of the contents of the notice. See the reference resources for link to Notice to Executive Branch State Contractors and Prospective State Contractors of Campaign Contribution and Solicitation Limitations (SEEC Form 10)

C. A Gift and Campaign Certification form must be updated annually by the successful Bidder. Annually, on or within two (2) weeks of the anniversary date of the execution of this contract, the successful Bidder shall submit a completed Annual Certification with authorizing resolution to CRDA, 100 Columbus Blvd., Suite 500, Hartford, CT 06103-2819. For the purposes of this paragraph, the execution date of the contract will be the date CRDA signs the contract.

D. Conflict of Interest: All contractors must include a disclosure statement concerning any current business relationships (within the last three years) that pose a conflict of interest as defined by Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-85 (see the statute language in the reference resources).

E. The successful Bidders must submit a [Contractor/Consultant Certification] Gift and Campaign Contribution Certification (Form 1) for contracts with a value of $50,000 or more. This certification should be completed and submitted when requested. This Certification can be viewed at https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Fin- PSA/Forms/Ethics-Forms.

F. All acquisitions, agreements and contracts are subject to the provisions of the Connecticut General Statues § 9-612 - regarding CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION

RESTRICTION.

https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Fin-PSA/Forms/Ethics-Forms https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Fin-PSA/Forms/Ethics-Forms

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PART 5 – GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

5.1 Taxes:

A. Tax Exempt Project: This project is tax exempt. A certificate of tax exemption will be provided by the CRDA to the successful bidder. State sales and use taxes are excluded except for taxes on rentals, tools, and other incidentals as determined by the State Department of Revenue and for which the Contractor is responsible.

5.2 Miscellaneous:

A. OSHA Training – Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 31-53b (a) each contract entered into on or after July 1, 2007, for the construction, remodeling, refinishing, refurbishing, rehabilitation, alteration or repair of any public building project by the state or any of its agents, or by any political subdivision of the state or any of its agents, where the total cost of all work to be performed by all contractors and subcontractors in connection with the contract is at least one hundred thousand dollars, shall contain a provision requiring that, not later than thirty days after the date such contract is awarded, each contractor furnish proof to the Labor Commissioner that all employees performing manual labor on or in such public building, pursuant to such contract, have completed a course of at least ten hours in duration in construction safety and health approved by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration or, in the case of telecommunications employees, have completed at least ten hours of training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.268.It is required that all on-site workers hold current OSHA 10-hour training certifications.

B. Contract Provisions: Contractor agrees to the provisions set forth below, which shall also be included in any subcontract issued by the Contractor, with the applicability of terms to be adjusted accordingly. Any duplication of provisions already provided in this Contract Agreement shall be disregarded. In the event of a conflict between the following provisions and those contained in this Contract Agreement, the more stringent shall apply:

1. All work is to be performed in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents for this Project.

2. The Contractor and all its subcontractors agree to waive all rights to subrogation against CRDA and CRDA’s agents, for damages caused by fire or other perils covered by insurance obtained for or in place upon the Project.

3. The Contractor and all its subcontractors must carry and maintain insurance coverage in accordance with the Contract Documents and file certificates of such coverage with CRDA.

4. The Contractor and each of the Contractor’s subcontractors must cooperate with, CRDA and permit a designated auditor or representative to review and audit the Contractor’s books and records in connection with any costs charged to the Project and included in the price of any change orders.

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C. Project Meetings – Refer to Section 013100 “Project Management and Coordination”

1. Pre-Construction Meeting - Soon after the actual award of the contract (but in any event prior to the start of construction), authorized representatives of the contractor shall attend a Pre-construction Conference. Participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the work. The Owner’s Representative will forward the agenda to the successful bidder. The location of this conference will be at the Project Site or another convenient location as directed by the Owner’s Representative.

2. Project Meetings – Weekly or bi-weekly meetings will be scheduled as needed with CRDA, Designer and Contractor. The Bid shall include attendance by the Contractor’s project manager.

D. Qualified Work Force – The Contractor shall confirm that workers meet the qualifications and are approved by the manufacturer if noted for the work to be performed.

E. Storage - The project site is approximately 2 acres +/- and has ample room for storage and layout of material and equipment.

F. Cleanup: The Contractor is responsible for keeping all contracted work areas in a neat and orderly condition. This includes all designated storage areas. This Contractor shall perform daily clean-up operations within contracted work and storage areas.

G. Waste Disposal: The bid shall include the removal and legal disposal of all construction waste/debris generated by the project including dumpsters.

H. Power & Water: Existing fire hydrants will be used for the supply of water required during demolition. The Contractor shall be responsible to obtain the required permits from the MDC and pay all costs associated with the use of the hydrants to supply temporary water. The contractor shall be required to provide electric power via temporary service or generator.

I. Dust Protection: The bid shall include dust control and must be adhered to on a daily basis.

J. Toilet Facilities: The Contractor shall provide temporary portable toilets as required.

K. Document Coordination: Should a discrepancy exist between the requirements outlined within the Bid Documents or between the Bid Documents and the plans or specifications, the bid shall include the more stringent requirement.

L. Hours of Operation: The normal hours of work shall be 7:00am until 3:30pm unless other arrangements are made in advance with the Owner.

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PART 6 – BID PROCEDURES AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Timeline

DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE 8/10/2026

MANDATORY PRE-BID 8/21/2026 @ 9AM

LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS 9/02/2026

LAST ADDENDUM 9/09/2026

BIDS DUE 9/17/2026 @ 1PM

SCOPE REVIEW 9/24/2026

CONTRACT AWARD 10/01/2026

ANTICIPATED NTP 10/19/2026

6.2 Pre-Bid Conference

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at Rentschler Field on August 21, 2026 at

9:00 AM.

6.3 Bidder Question Procedure

All technical and bid questions must be in writing and emailed to Erica Levis at the following email address: elevis@crdact.net. No questions shall be accepted after September 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Answers will be provided via addenda issued to all registered bidders and posted on the State Contracting Portal. Bidders may visit the site on their own time; however, the bidder must notify CRDA at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled site visit for safety and network purposes.

6.4 Preparation and Submission of Bid

A. The form and style of Bids shall conform to the Bid Form located in the front of the Project Manual.

1. Bids shall be submitted on forms identical to the form supplied with the Bidding

Documents. Any modifications, revisions, deletions, etc. to the Bid Forms except where information is requested of the Bidder may be grounds for rejection of the Bid.

2. Provide all requested information and completely fill in all blanks on the bid form. Use a typewriter or ink.

3. Interlineations, alterations and erasures must be clearly legible and initialed by the signer of the Bid.

4. On each copy of the Bid, include the legal name of the Bidder and a statement that defines the circumstance of ownership and control. The name of each person signing the proposal shall be typed or printed below the signature.

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When the proposal is signed by an agent of the Bidder, include evidence of current power of attorney. In every case, the proposal shall show the present business address of the Bidder, at which address communications will be received and service of notices accepted.

a. If the Bidder is a corporation, the proposal shall be signed in the name of the corporation and sealed by a duly authorized officer of the corporation.

b. If the Bidder is a partnership, the proposal shall be signed in the name or title under which the organization is doing business by an officer whose official capacity shall be designated.

c. If the Bidder is an individual, that individual shall sign the proposal in person, stating the name or title, if any, under which that individual is doing business.

B. Bid Submission:

1. One (1) original Bid and other documents required to be submitted enclosed in a sealed envelope, as well as an electronic copy on thumb drive. The envelope shall be addressed to the party receiving the Bids and shall be identified with the Project name, and the Bidder's name and address. If the Bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope labeled SEALED BID ENCLOSED.

2. ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY

IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

Rentschler Field Network Upgrades CRDA Project No. 27-003

3. Bids may be submitted VIA: U.S. Mail, Overnight Mail or by Hand and must be deposited at the designated location before the Bid Closing time and date.

4. Bids shall be addressed to:

Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) 100 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 500 Hartford, CT. 06103-2819 Attn: Erica Levis If you require assistance in locating CRDA's office call 860-924-8913

5. Bid Closing Date: Bids will be received on September 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the location indicated above and then opened. Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder unopened. Extensions will not be granted. Bidders are invited to attend the bid opening.

C. Bid Package – the Bid Package shall include the Bid Form and all of the documents listed in required bid forms section.

6.5 Bid Bond

A. As security, each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond in the form attached hereto in an amount which shall be Five Percent (5%) of the Base Bid. The Bid

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Bond If the bidder is a small contractor or minority business enterprise pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 4a-60g, it may provide in lieu of a bid bond, a letter of credit in an amount equal to Ten Percent (10%) of the bid if the estimated value is less than one hundred thousand dollars and in an amount equal to Twenty-Five Percent (25%) if the estimated value is one hundred thousand dollars or greater.

B. Failure of the successful Bidder to execute a contract in accordance with its bid shall result in the forfeiture of the bid bond.

6.6 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid

A. Bid Withdrawal: Bids may be withdrawn only by written request received from the Bidder before the deadline for submission. No bidder may withdraw its bid within ninety (90) days from the actual date of bid opening. Withdrawn Bids may be resubmitted up to the date and time designated for the receipt of Bids provided that they are then fully in conformance with these Instructions to Bidders.

B. Extension: Bids shall be valid for ninety (90) days following the Bid Closing Date.

If for some reason a contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between CRDA and the designated low bidder.

C. Bid Modification: Bids may not be changed after the deadline for submission. A Bid submitted before the time and date designated for receipt of Bids, may be modified or withdrawn by notice to the party receiving Bids at the place designated for receipt of Bids before the deadline for submission. Such notice shall be in writing and signed by the Bidder. If notice is sent by telegram, written confirmation shall be mailed and postmarked on or before the date and time set for receipt of Bids. Any change shall be so worded as not to reveal the amount of the original Bid.

D. Bid Clarification: CRDA reserves the right to request clarifications from any bidder, which shall be provided at the bidder’s sole expense.

6.7 Post Bid Scope Review Meeting

A. After the public Bid opening there will be scope review meetings with the apparent low Bidder(s). These meetings will be held at CRDA Offices at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT. The purpose of these meetings is to review the apparent low bidder's proposals. The apparent low bidders will be notified by CRDA and shall be available to attend these meetings.

6.8 Consideration of Bids

A. The properly identified Bids received on time at CRDA's office, will be opened publicly.

B. CRDA reserves the right to do any of the following without liability, including but not limited to:

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1. Award in part,

2. To reject any and all bids in whole or in part for misrepresentation or if the bidder is in default of any prior State contract, or if the bid or submission limits or modifies any of the terms and conditions and/or specifications of the bid;

3. Cancel the award or execution of any contract before the “Notice to Proceed;”

4. Advertise for new bids.

C. CRDA also reserves the right to waive technical defect, irregularities and omissions if, in its judgment, the best interest of CRDA would be served.

D. CRDA reserves the right to correct inaccurate awards resulting from clerical errors. This may include, in extreme circumstances, revoking the awarding of a contract already made to a bidder and subsequently awarding the contract to another bidder. Such action on the part of CRDA shall not constitute a breach of contract on the part of CRDA since the contract with the initial bidder is deemed to be void ab initio and of no effect as if no contract ever existed between CRDA and the bidder.

E. Every bid which is conditional or obscure, or which contains any addition not called for, may be considered invalid, and CRDA may reject every such bid.

F. CRDA may reject a bid as non-responsive if the Bidder does not make all required pre-award submittals within the time designated by CRDA.

6.9 Acceptance of Bid

A. It is the intent of the Owner to award a Contract to the lowest qualified Bidder offering the optimum combination of cost, service and schedule, provided that the apparent Low Bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Bidding Documents and does not exceed the funds available within the budget established for this project by the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract to the bidder deemed to be in its best interest. Consideration will also be given to the bidder’s affirmative action plan.

B. The Bidder will be required to establish to the satisfaction of the Owner the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Bidding Documents.

C. Before the award of the Contract, the Owner will notify the Bidder in writing if the Owner has reasonable objection to a person or entity proposed by the Bidder. If the Owner has reasonable objection to a proposed person or entity, the Bidder may, at the Bidder's option, (1) withdraw the Bid, or (2) submit an acceptable substitute person or entity with an adjustment in the Base Bid to cover the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution. The Owner may accept the adjusted bid price or disqualify the Bidder.

D. Persons and entities proposed by the Bidder and to whom the Owner has made no reasonable objection must be used on the Work for which they were proposed and shall not be changed except with the written consent of the Owner.

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An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women’s Business enterprises are encouraged to apply.

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REFERENCE RESOURCES

The following Ethics Forms are available at the website below:

Form 1 – Campaign Contribution Certification

Ethics Forms (ct.gov) Guide to the Code of Ethics for Current or Potential State Contractors is available at:

Microsoft Word - Contractors Guide_10

State Elections Enforcement Commission Form 10 is available at:

http://www.ct.gov/seec/lib/seec/forms/contractor_reporting_/seec_form_10_final.pdf

Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 is available at:

https://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-W9

Department of Revenue Services registration information for out-of-state contractors may be found at:

http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1454&q=506012

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATUTE

Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 1-85; (Formerly Sec. 1-68), Interest in conflict with discharge of duties – A public official, including an elected state official, or state employee has an interest which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his duties or employment in the public interest and of his responsibilities as prescribed in the laws of this state, if he has reason to believe or expect that he, his spouse, a dependent child, or a business with which he is associated will derive a direct monetary gain or suffer a direct monetary loss, as the case may be, by reason of his official activity. A public official, including an elected state official, or state employee does not have an interest which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his duties in the public interest and of his responsibilities as prescribed by the laws of this state, if any benefit or detriment accrues to him, his spouse, a dependent child, or a business with which he, his spouse or such dependent child is associated as a member of a profession, occupation or group to no greater extent than any other member of such profession, occupation or group. A public official, including an elected state official or state employee who has a substantial conflict may not take official action on the matter.

Signature https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Fin-PSA/Forms/Ethics-Forms https://www.ct.gov/hix/lib/hix/CT_Code_of_Ethics_-_Contractors_Guide.pdf http://www.ct.gov/seec/lib/seec/forms/contractor_reporting_/seec_form_10_final.pdf https://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Form-W9 http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1454&q=506012

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REQUIRED BID FORMS

The following forms must be completed and submitted as part of the Bid Submission.

Failure to submit all required bid forms at the time of bid opening may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive and rejected, except where CRDA determines that the omission is a waivable informality under applicable law.

1. Bid Form

2. Standard Bid Bond Form

3. Signed copy of Attachment A

4. DAS Contractor Prequalification Certification and current Update (bid)

Statement

5. Surety Letter from bidders bonding company stating the bidder, if awarded a contract, can obtain the required Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bonds in the full amount of the Base Bid

6. Campaign Contribution Certification (OPM Ethics Form 1)

7. Disclosure statement concerning any current business relationships (within the last three (3) years) that pose a conflict of interest as defined by Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-85

8. State Elections Enforcement Commission Form 10

9. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9

10. General Conditions Certification

11. Labor Rates for each Trade Classification that will be used for this project

12. Department of Revenue Services registration information for out-of-state contractors if required. Forms may be found at:

http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1454&q=506012

13. CRDA Disclosure Form A

14. State of CT Certificate of Compliance http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1454&q=506012

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STANDARD BID BOND FORM

CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we,__________________________, hereinafter called the “Principal,” of ______________________________________, as Principal, and, _______________________________________________________ hereinafter called the Surety, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of __________ , and duly authorized to transact a surety business in the State of Connecticut, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Capital Region Development Authority, as Obligee, in the penal sum of five (5) percent of the amount of the bid set forth in a proposal hereinafter mentioned, lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which, well and truly to be made to the Obligee, the Principal and the Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That, whereas the Principal has submitted or is about to submit a proposal to the Obligee related to a contract for the Rentschler Field Network Upgrades, CRDA Project #27-003

NOW, THEREFORE, if the said contract be awarded to the Principal and the Principal shall, within such time as may be specified, enter into the said contract in writing with the Capital Region Development Authority and give the required bonds, with surety acceptable to the Obligee, or if the Principal shall fail to do so, pay to the Obligee the damages which the Obligee may suffer by reason of such failure not exceeding the penalty of this bond, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED this _______day of _____, 2026

Principal's Signature Surety

__________________________________________ by_______________________ (Print name) Its attorney in fact

Company Name (Print name)

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BID FORM BF/1

Rentschler Field Network Upgrades, CRDA Project No. 27-003 East Hartford, Connecticut

TO: CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

100 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 500 Hartford, CT 06103-2819

Date: _____________________________ Bidder’s Name: _____________________________

Please include the name and contact information of the individual who will serve as the primary point of contact if your firm is awarded the contract.

Contact Name: _____________________________ Contact E-mail: _____________________________ Contact Phone: _____________________________

The undersigned, having inspected the site and familiarized ourselves/myself with the local conditions…