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SECTION 00 01 01

TITLE PAGE

CT DAS 5000 (Rev. 05.20.2024) PROJECT NO. BI-2B-500

Volume 1 of 1

Project Manual

Troop H Maintenance Facility Repairs

Hartford, CT

Project No.: BI-2B-500

Prepared By:

Gale Associates, Inc.

703 Hebron Avenue Glastonbury, CT

06033

Michelle Halloran Gilman – Commissioner

State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services

Construction Services 450 Columbus Boulevard

Hartford, CT 06103

Project Manual Date: April 24, 2026

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NOTICE FORM

CT DAS 5000 (Rev. 10.01.2025) STANDARD FORM FOR ALL PROJECTS

IMPORTANT NOTICE - FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

THIS PROJECT MANUAL CONTAINS UPDATED REQUIREMENTS:

10/01/2025 UPDATES

NEW: Signed Statements from Named Subcontractors Effective October 1, 2025: Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with Public Act 25-168, the Bidder must obtain and provide a signed statement from each Named Subcontractor listed in Table 2.7 of the Project’s Bid Proposal Form, stating that the Named Subcontractor has communicated directly with the Bidder about the work to be performed on such contract. The Bidder may use Section 00 45 20 Named Subcontractor Signature Page to obtain such signed statements.

UPDATED: Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Updates: Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with Public Act 25-168, the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Contract Compliance Unit has introduced changes to the requirements for State-Funded Projects. Good Faith Efforts Plans replace Set-Aside Plans and Affirmative Action Plans. Plans will only need to be submitted when the state funding is $150,000 or more.

The Good Faith Efforts Short Form Plan will replace the Set-Aside Plan and the Good Faith Efforts Long Form Plan will replace the Affirmative Action Plan. Monthly Reports will no longer be required for all projects, including those started prior to the effective date. Within 45 days of substantial completion, contractors must submit: subcontractor payment documentation, lien waivers, and any outstanding subcontract notifications. General contractors must pay subcontractors within 15 days of the due date, unless there is a bona fide dispute. Failure to file plans, meet deadlines, or make good faith efforts will be subject to enforcement that may lead to withholding of contract payments, disqualification from future bidding, and/or civil penalties and legal action by CHRO. Please see the CHRO website for a summary of changes and templates for the new plan formats.

UPDATED: 00 73 44 Connecticut Department Of Labor (CT DOL) Prevailing Wage Rates / Contractor’s Wage Certification / Payroll Certification: Updates to Subsection 8 “Footnotes and Important Information”.

Updated / New Documents:

• 00 01 10 Table of Contents

• 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid

• 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders

• 00 25 13 Pre-Bid meeting

• 00 40 15 DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate Requirements

• 00 40 16 DAS Update Statement Requirements

• 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form

• 00 41 10 Bid Package Submittal Requirements

• 00 45 14 General Contractor Bidder’s Qualification Statement

• 00 45 15 Objective Criteria Established for Evaluating Qualifications of Bidders

• 00 45 17 Named Subcontractor Bidder’s Qualification Statement

• NEW: 00 45 20 Named Subcontractor Signature Page

• 00 52 03 DAS-CS Contract

• 00 72 13 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction For Design-Bid-Build

• 00 73 27 SBE-MBE Subcontractor Participation Schedule

• 00 73 44 Connecticut Department Of Labor (CT DOL) Prevailing Wage Rates / Contractor’s Wage

Certification / Payroll Certification

08/25/2025 UPDATES

NEW: NOTICE TO BIDDER – PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT:

A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) may be required as part of this Contract. See page 1 of Section 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid or Section 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form for applicability.

If applicable, Connecticut DAS, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-56b, has determined that it is in the public’s interest to require a PLA for this public works project. A PLA is a pre-hire agreement covering the terms and conditions for all persons who will perform work on the project. In addition to other terms and conditions, the PLA shall contain provisions required by the aforementioned statute.

A copy of the PLA signed by the Greater Hartford-New Britain Building and Construction Trades Council is included in Specification Section 00 73 48 of the Contract Documents. The “Acceptance of Agreement” form is also included in Section 00 73 48.

The Bidder will be required to sign the PLA and “Acceptance of Agreement” prior to the Award of this Contract, acknowledging that the Bidder has received a fully executed copy of the PLA, and accepts and agrees to be bound by the PLA for this Project. The Bidder will be required to ensure that Contractors sign the “Acceptance of Agreement” form attached to the PLA for the purpose of performing work on the Project. The Bidder shall monitor and enforce compliance with the PLA by the Unions and by all Contractors who, through their execution of the “Acceptance of Agreement”, together with their subcontractors, accept and agree to be bound by the PLA for this Project. The term “Contractors” shall include all Contractors, Subcontractors and sub- subcontractors of whatever tier engaged in on-site construction work within the scope of this Agreement.

In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-56b(d), if the Bidder does not agree to abide by the conditions of the PLA, the Bidder shall not be regarded as a responsible and qualified bidder. If any Contractor performing work for the Project does not agree to abide by the conditions of the PLA, the Bidder shall not regard such Contractor as a responsible and qualified contractor.

UPDATED: Section 00 52 03 DAS-CS Contract was updated by the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to more accurately reflect the statutory language of the Campaign Contribution Restriction and State Ethics Laws (Connecticut General Statutes Sections 9-612 and 1-101qq).

Section 00 73 13 General Conditions Of The Contract For Construction For Design-Bid-Build was updated by the OAG and OPM to clarify the indemnification provisions in Article 35.6 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Provisions.

Updated / New Documents:

• 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid

• 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders

• 00 25 13 Pre-Bid meeting

• 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form

• 00 41 10 Bid Package Submittal Requirements

• 00 52 03 DAS-CS Contract

• 00 72 13 General Conditions Of The Contract For Construction For Design-Bid-Build

• NEW: 00 73 48 Project Labor Agreement

07/01/2025 UPDATES

UPDATED: In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section (C.G.S. §) 31-53, as amended by Public Act 25-168 and effective July 1, 2025, the Bidder agrees to include the C.G.S. § 31-53 prevailing wage provision in each contract, including contracts for off-site custom fabrication.

For purposes of this section, "off-site custom fabrication" means the fabrication of systems that are fabricated at a site located within the state other than the location of a public works project, but are fabricated specifically for such public works project, including plumbing systems, heating systems, cooling systems, pipefitting systems, ventilation systems or exhaust duct systems.

"Off-site custom fabrication" does not include components or materials that are stock shelf items or readily available.

UPDATED: Changes were made related to contractors' obligations to make good faith efforts to employ minority contractors to conform to Public Act 25-168.

Updated Documents:

• 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid

• 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders

• 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form

• 00 41 10 Bid Package Submittal Requirements

• 00 62 39 SBE/MBE Certificate Requirements

• 00 72 13.1 Supplementary Conditions Of The Contract For Construction For Design-Bid-Build

• 00 73 27 SBE/MBE Subcontractor Schedule

• 00 73 38 CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations

• 00 73 40 CHRO Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report Requirements

• 00 73 44 CT DOL Prevailing Wage Rates / Contractor’s Wage Certification / Payroll Certification

End of Section 00 01 02 Notice Form

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CT DAS 5000 (Rev. 10.01.2025) PROJECT NO. BI-2B-500

VOLUME 1 of 1

DIVISION 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Section No. Title Page

Count Not

Used

00 01 01 Title Page 1 00 01 02 Notice Form 3 00 01 07 Seals Page 2 00 01 10 Table of Contents 6 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 2 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid 4 00 21 13 Instructions To Bidders 18 00 25 13 Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda 6 00 30 00 General Statements for Available Information 4

00 30 10 General Statement for Existing Conditions Information 00 30 20 General Statement for Environmental Assessment Information 00 30 30 General Statement for Hazardous Building Materials Inspection and Inventory 00 30 40 General Statement for Subsurface Geotechnical Report 00 30 50 General Statement for Elevator Agreement 00 30 60 General Statement for FM Global Checklist for Roofing Systems 00 30 70 General Statement for “Statement of Special Inspections” 00 30 80 General Statement for Other Information

00 40 14 Certificate (of Authority) 2 00 40 15 DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate Requirements 1 00 40 16 DAS Update Statement Requirements 1 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form 24 00 41 10 Bid Package Submittal Requirements 4 00 43 16 Standard Bid Bond 1 00 45 14 General Contractor Bidder's Qualification Statement 6 00 45 15 Objective Criteria Established for Evaluating Qualifications of Bidders 4 00 45 17 Named Subcontractor Bidder’s Qualification Statement 5 00 45 20 Named Subcontractor Signature Page Template 1 00 52 03 Contract 10 00 52 73 Subcontract Agreement Form 2 00 62 16 Certificate of Insurance (SAMPLE) 1

00 62 16.1 Asbestos Attachment to Acord Form 1 00 72 13 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction For Design-Bid-Build 34

00 72 13.1 Supplementary Conditions of the Contract for Construction for Design-Bid-Build 4 00 73 27 SBE/MBE Subcontractor Participation Schedule – SAMPLE 2 00 73 44 Prevailing Wage Rates/Contractor’s Wage Certification/Payroll Certification 33 00 73 48 Project Labor Agreement 43 00 73 63 CT DOC Security Requirements 3

00 73 73 Build America, Buy America Act Requirements for Projects with Federal Financial Assistance 6

00 92 10 Additional Forms To be Submitted After Bond Commission Funding Approval 7

00 92 30 Procedures Regarding Taxation for Nonresident General/Prime Contractor and Subcontractors 2

(continued)

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section No. Title Page Count

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01 11 00 Summary of Work 10 01 20 00 Contract Considerations 8 01 23 13 Supplemental Bids 2 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 4 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures 4 01 29 76 Progress Payment Procedures 6 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 6 01 31 19 Project Meetings 4 01 32 16 Construction Progress Schedules 4

01 32 16.13 CPM Schedules 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation 2 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 8 01 35 16 Alteration Project Procedures 6 01 35 26 Government Safety Requirements 12 01 42 20 Reference Standards & Definitions 4 01 45 00 Quality Control 4

01 45 23.13 Testing for Indoor Air Quality, Baseline Indoor Air Quality, and Materials 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities & Controls 10 01 57 30 Indoor Environmental Control 01 57 40 Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan 01 60 00 Product Requirements 4 01 71 23 Field Engineering 2 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 4 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management & Disposal 6 01 75 00 Starting & Adjusting 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 6 01 78 23 Operation & Maintenance Data 01 78 30 Warranties & Bonds 4 01 81 13 Sustainable Design Requirements 01 91 00 Commissioning

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS Not Used

Section No. Title Page Count 02 08 01 Asbestos Roofing Removal 6 02 41 19 Selective Demolition 10 02 82 13 Caulk Abatement 6 02 83 00 Lead Remediation 20

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE Not Used

03 01 00 Maintenance of Concrete 12

DIVISION 04 MASONRY Not Used

04 01 20 Masonry Restoration and Cleaning 28

DIVISION 05 METALS Not Used

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 10

DIVISION 06 WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES Not Used

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 16

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION Not Used

07 50 19 Preparation for Reroofing 10 07 54 00 Thermoplastic Roofing 28 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 18 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS Not Used

08 11 10 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 20 08 36 13 Sectional Doors 8 08 45 23 Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies 12

DIVISION 09 FINISHES Not Used

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES Not Used

DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT Not Used

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS Not Used

DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION Not Used

DIVISION 14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS Not Used

DIVISION 15 RESERVED

DIVISION 16 RESERVED

DIVISION 17 RESERVED

DIVISION 18 RESERVED

DIVISION 19 RESERVED

DIVISION 20 RESERVED

DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION Not Used

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING Not Used

22 05 17 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping 2 22 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping Equipment 4 22 10 05 Plumbing Piping 4

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Not Used

23 01 00 Temporary Mechanical Disconnects 8

DIVISION 24 RESERVED

DIVISION 25 INTEGRATED AUTOMATION Not Used

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL Not Used

26 05 05 Selective Demolition for Electrical 2 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 6 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 4

26 05 33.13 Conduit for Electrical Systems 4 26 05 33.16 Boxes for Electrical Systems 6

26 24 16 Panelboards 4 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 4

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS Not Used

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY Not Used

DIVISION 29 RESERVED

DIVISION 30 RESERVED

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK Not Used

31 25 00 Erosion and Sedimentation Controls 8

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS Not Used

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES Not Used

DIVISION 34 TRANSPORTATION Not Used

DIVISION 35 WATERWAYS AND MARINE Not Used

DIVISION 36 RESERVED

DIVISION 37 RESERVED

DIVISION 38 RESERVED

DIVISION 39 RESERVED

DIVISION 40 PROCESS INTEGRATION Not Used

DIVISION 41 MATERIAL PROCESSING Not Used

DIVISION 42 PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING Not Used

DIVISION 43 PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT Not Used

DIVISION 44 POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT Not Used

DIVISION 45 INDUSTRY SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT Not Used

DIVISION 46 RESERVED

DIVISION 47 RESERVED

DIVISION 48 RESERVED

DIVISION 49 RESERVED

DIVISION 50 PROJECT-SPECIFIC AVAILABLE INFORMATION Page Count Not Used

50 10 00 Existing Conditions Information 50 20 00 Environmental Assessment Information 50 30 00 Hazardous Building Materials Inspection and Inventory 56 50 40 00 Subsurface Geotechnical Report 50 50 00 Elevator Agreement 50 60 00 FM Global Checklist For Roofing Systems 4 50 70 00 Statement of Special Inspections 8 50 80 00 Other Information:

50 80 00.1 50 80 00.2 50 80 00.3

End of Section 00 01 10 Table Of Contents

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

CT DAS 5000 (Rev. 10.01.2023) PROJECT NO. BI-2B-500

List of Drawing Sheets

Sheet No. Title

G100 COVER SHEET

G101 GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

G102 GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

G103 SITE LOGISTICS PLAN

G104 WIND ZONE AND EDGE METAL INFORMATION

A101 ROOF PLAN

A201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A301 WINDOW AND WALL SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS

A501 ROOF DETAILS

A502 ROOF DETAILS

A503 DOOR DETAILS

A504 TYPICAL MASONRY / CONCRETE RESTORATION DEMO DETAILS

A505 TYPICAL MASONRY / CONCRETE RESTORATION DEMO DETAILS

A506 TYPICAL MASONRY / CONCRETE RESTORATION DETAILS

A507 TYPICAL MASONRY / CONCRETE REPAIR AND FLASHING DETAILS

A508 ROOF AREA B CHIMNEY DETAILS (SUPPLEMENTAL BID NO. 1)

S101 TRUSS ELEVATIONS AND REPAIR DETAILS

S102 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

MP1.1 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING PLANS

E1.1 ELECTRICAL PLANS

E2.1 ELECTRICAL ELEVATIONS

E2.2 ELECTRICAL ELEVATIONS

H101 ROOF ABATEMENT PLAN

H201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS ABATEMENT

End of Section 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 11 16

INVITATION TO BID

Advertisement No.: 2615BI2B500 Advertisement Date: 05-27-2026

Awarding Authority:

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services / Construction Services (DAS/CS) Office of Legal Affairs, Policy, and Procurement

450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1302, Hartford, CT 06103

This Invitation to Bid is open to ALL bidders.

All Bidders must make Good Faith Efforts to meet the SBE and MBE Subcontractor Participation Goals listed below.

Required DAS Prequalification Classification for Bidders:

Bidders must by Prequalified by DAS for General Building Construction (Group B) if their bid is greater than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).

Find Invitations to Bid on CTsource:

Go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board on CTsource:

https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard

Find the Plan Holder List on CTsource:

Go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board and click on the link for “View Plan Holder List”: https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard

Date and Time of Bid Opening: July 7 2026 Time: 10:00 AM (Month) (Day) (Year) (ET)

Questions and Requests: All Project Questions, Bid Questions, and Pre-Bid Equals & Substitution Requests must be submitted fourteen (14) Calendar Days prior to the date of the Bid Opening.

Email all Project Questions and Pre-Bid Equals and Substitution Requests to:

Architect/Engineer: Gale Associates, Inc. Email: PJM@gainc.com

Construction Administrator: Associated Construction Company Email: Dmo@accgc.com Project Manager: Daniel Wagoner Email: Daniel.Wagoner@ct.gov

Email all Bid Questions to:

DAS/CS Bidding Unit: Alison Kulas Email: Alison.Kulas@ct.gov

This Invitation to Bid is for the following Project: (recent updates are in yellow highlight) Project Title: Troop H Maintenance Facility Repairs

Project Location: 100R Washington St., Hartford, CT, 06103 Project Number: BI-2B-500

Project Description: See Specifications Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work, Section 1.3 Cost Estimate Range: $ 2,210,650.00 To $ 2,443,350.00

Prevailing Wages:

(see page 3 for more details) This is a Prevailing Wages Project

Dept. of Correction Applicability:

(see page 4 for more details)

NOT APPLICABLE (this is NOT a Department of Correction project).

IF APPLICABLE: See the instructions in the solicitation on CTsource. The DOC Questionnaire must be submitted on CTsource by: N/A

Project Labor Agreement:

(see page 3 for more details) This Project is NOT subject to a Project Labor Agreement.

Federal Financial Assistance:

(see page 3 for more details) This Project DOES NOT include Federal Financial Assistance.

Federal BABA Applicability:

(see page 3 for more details) "Build America, Buy America Act" (BABA) requirements DO NOT apply to this Project.

Threshold Limits (C.G.S. §29-276b): This Project DOES NOT exceed Threshold Limits.

SBE & MBE Subcontractor

Participation Goals: SBE Subcontractors &/or Suppliers: 25%; MBE Subcontractors &/or Suppliers: 6.25% https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard mailto:Alison.Kulas@ct.gov

Invitation to Bid (continued)

Special Requirements:

Section 04 01 20; Historic Masonry Restoration Specialists with five (5) years' experience Section 07 54 00; Roofing Installer with a minimum of five (5) years' experience

Historical Building Restoration (as a minimum for general contractor or masonry sub-contractor)

Plans and Specs: Plans and Specs are available for electronic download from CTsource.

Bid Results: Bid Results will be posted on CTsource within approximately two days after the bid opens.

Contract Time Allowed: Calendar Days: 243 Liquidated Damages: $ 1,297.00 Per Calendar Day Beyond Substantial Completion.

$ 1,297.00 Per Calendar Day Beyond 90 days After Substantial Completion.

Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 06/10/2026 Pre-Bid Meeting Time: 9:00 ☒ AM ☐ PM

Pre-Bid Meeting Attendance: Bidders are required to attend a MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting.

Pre-Bid Meeting Location: 100 Washington St, Hartford (meet in front and will enter the project space as a group) Pre-Bid Meeting Contact: DAS/CS Project Manager: Daniel Wagoner

Phone No.: 860-817-7921 Pre-Bid Meeting Registration: At the Pre-Bid Meeting, all prospective bidders shall sign his or her name on the official roster and list the name and address of the company he or she represents. For MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meetings, this shall be done no later than the designated start time of the Pre-Bid Meeting. No attendee will be allowed to register after the advertised start time. Bids submitted by contractors who have not properly registered and attended the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting shall be rejected as non-responsive. See Section 00 25 13 Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda for details.

Bid Proposal Submission and Other Bid Submittal

Requirements:

See Sections 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders, 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form, and 00 41 10 Bid Package Submittal Requirements for Bid Proposal submission requirements, including requirements for Certifications, Representations, Addenda, Pre-Bid Equals and Substitution Requests, and other bidding documents.

All Contractors are cautioned that any modifications or alterations made to either the Project Manual or any of the forms and documents contained herein may be just cause to reject the bid!

Bid Uploading, Editing, and Opening:

Bids can be uploaded and edited electronically on CTsource BEFORE the Bid Opening Date and Time and thereafter shall be locked down and publicly opened on CTsource.

Please allow sufficient time to upload your Bid as responses not fully uploaded by the Bid Opening Date and Time will not be considered. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation message that will display that the response was submitted.

Guide to the Code of Ethics For Current or Potential State

Contractors (for contracts greater than

$500,000):

In accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes Sections (C.G.S. §§) 1-101mm and 1-101qq, as amended, anyone seeking a large state construction contract with a value of more than $500,000 shall electronically download the Guide to the Code of Ethics For Current or Potential State Contractors from the of Office of State Ethics (OSE) website (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics). On the website, scroll down to “Resources”, click on the “Publications” link, then scroll down and click on the form.

State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) Notice of Campaign Contribution and Solicitation Limitations

(for contracts greater than $50,000):

In accordance with C.G.S. §§ 9-612 and 4a-100, as amended, anyone seeking a state contract with a value of more than $50,000, or a combination or series of such agreements or contracts having a value of $100,000 or more, shall electronically download the Notice To Executive Branch State Contractors And Prospective State Contractors (incorporated in contracting and bidding documents) Notice Only from the SEEC Website (https://portal.ct.gov/seec). On the website, scroll down to “Resources”, click on “Forms and Templates”, then click on “Contractor Reporting Forms”, and next click on the “Notice” link.

https://portal.ct.gov/ethics https://portal.ct.gov/seec

PREVAILING WAGE RATES:

See page 1 of this Section 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid for applicability.

• If prevailing wages are required on this project, they shall be in accordance with the schedule provided in Section 00 73 44

Prevailing Wage Rates, pursuant to C.G.S.§ 31-53 (a) through (h), as amended. Each contractor who is awarded a contract on or after October 1, 2002 shall be subject to provisions of C.G.S. § 31-55a concerning annual adjustments to prevailing wages.

• Wage Rates will be posted each July 1st on the Department of Labor website www.ctdol.state.ct.us. Such prevailing wage adjustment shall not be considered a matter for any contract amendment.

• For Prevailing Wage Projects on and after July 1, 2025, in accordance with C.G.S. § 31-53 as amended by Public Act 25-168, the Bidder agrees to include the C.G.S. § 31-53 prevailing wage provision in each contract, including contracts for off-site custom fabrication. For purposes of this section, "off-site custom fabrication" means the fabrication of systems that are fabricated at a site located within the state other than the location of a public works project, but are fabricated specifically for such public works project, including plumbing systems, heating systems, cooling systems, pipefitting systems, ventilation systems or exhaust duct systems. "Off-site custom fabrication" does not include components or materials that are stock shelf items or readily available.

EXECUTIVE ORDERS:

• To access Executive Orders, go to https://portal.ct.gov/ > Governor Ned Lamont > Executive Orders.

PROJECTS WITH FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

See page 1 of this Section 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid for applicability.

• The Federal Government’s “Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)”, enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and

Jobs Act on November 15, 2021, established a domestic content procurement preference for all Federal Financial Assistance obligated for infrastructure projects, effective October 23, 2023. In accordance with BABA, all non-federal entities who receive Federal Financial Assistance obligated on or after the effective date of October 23, 2023, for an infrastructure project, are subject to the provisions of BABA.

• The “Buy America Preference” provisions of BABA dictate that, absent a waiver, none of the funds made available for a Federal Award for an infrastructure project may be obligated unless all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials incorporated into the project are produced in the United States.

• See additional details in Section 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders; Section 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form; Section 00 72 13.1 Supplementary Conditions of the Contract for Construction for Design-Bid-Build (subsection 36.4 Build America, Buy America Act); and Section 00 73 73 Build America, Buy America Act Requirements for Projects with Federal Financial Assistance in the project’s specifications.

PROJECTS WITH A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA):

See page 1 of this Section 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid for applicability.

• Connecticut DAS, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-56b, has determined that it is in the public’s interest to require a PLA for this public works project. A PLA is a pre-hire agreement covering the terms and conditions for all persons who will perform work on the project. In addition to other terms and conditions, the PLA shall contain provisions required by the aforementioned statute.

• A copy of the PLA signed by the Greater Hartford-New Britain Building and Construction Trades Council is included in Specification Section 00 73 48 Project Labor Agreement of the Contract Documents. The “Acceptance of Agreement” form is also included in Section 00 73 48.

• The Bidder will be required to sign the PLA and “Acceptance of Agreement” prior to the Award of this Contract, acknowledging that the Bidder has received a fully executed copy of the PLA, and accepts and agrees to be bound by the PLA for this Project.

The Bidder will be required to ensure that Contractors sign the “Acceptance of Agreement” form attached to the PLA for the purpose of performing work on the Project. The Bidder shall monitor and enforce compliance with the PLA by the Unions and by all Contractors who, through their execution of the “Acceptance of Agreement”, together with their subcontractors, accept and agree to be bound by the PLA for this Project. The term “Contractors” shall include all Contractors, Subcontractors and sub- subcontractors of whatever tier engaged in on-site construction work within the scope of this Agreement.

• In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-56b(d), if the Bidder does not agree to abide by the conditions of the PLA, the Bidder shall not be regarded as a responsible and qualified bidder. If any Contractor performing work for the Project does not agree to abide by the conditions of the PLA, the Bidder shall not regard such Contractor as a responsible and qualified contractor.

• See Section 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders (subsection 1.21 Projects With a Project Labor Agreement) for Bidder requirements and Section 00 73 48 Project Labor Agreement for a copy of this project’s PLA (if applicable).

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (DOC) FACILITIES: “SECURITY BACKGROUND QUESTIONNAIRE”:

See page 1 of this Section 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid for applicability.

**If this is not a DOC Project, then the “Security Background Questionnaire” is not required.**

• All Bidders attending a Pre-Bid Meeting at a DOC Facility must complete and submit a “Security Background

Questionnaire” and obtain approval prior to the Pre-Bid Meeting, otherwise admission to the Pre-Bid Meeting will be denied.

• Download the “Security Background Questionnaire” from the DOC website (https://portal.ct.gov/DOC). To find the questionnaire, scroll down the webpage and click on “Forms” then “Security Background Questionnaire”. Complete and submit the DOC “Security Background Questionnaire” as directed.

• It is recommended that the approved form be brought as evidence of approval to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting.

• Read Section 00 73 63 Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) Security Requirements in the project’s specifications.

PROCESS FOR CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER GENERAL PERMIT:

See Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls.

• For all state agency construction projects disturbing one or more total acres of land area on a site regardless of project phasing, the Awarding Authority’s Architect/Engineer shall be responsible for filing a Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters from Construction Activities (DEEP-WPED-GP-015) registration and Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP) prior to bidding.

• Once the Contractor is under contract with the Awarding Authority, and prior to the commencement of any construction activities, the Contractor (and all other contractors and subcontractors listed on the SWPCP) shall assume responsibility for storm water pollution control and conform to the general permit obligations and requirements by signing the SWPCP “Contractor Certification Statement” and License Transfer Form as directed by the Architect/Engineer.

• At completion of the project, the Contractor shall file a Notice of Termination (DEP-PED-NOT-015) with the DEEP in order to terminate the Construction Stormwater General Permit. A project shall only be considered complete after all post-construction measures are installed, cleaned, and functioning and the site has been stabilized for at least three (3) months following the cessation of construction activities.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The Awarding Authority reserves the right to do any of the following without liability, including but not limited to: (a) waive technical defects in the bid proposal as he or she deems best for the interest of the State; (b) negotiate with a contractor in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 4b-91; (c) reject any or all bids; (d) cancel the award or execution of any contract prior to the issuance of the “Notice To Proceed”; and (e) advertise for new bids.

https://portal.ct.gov/DOC

SECTION 00 21 13

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Instructions to Bidders (recent updates are in yellow highlight)

1.0 General Information

1.1 Online Bidding:

The Awarding Authority requires all firms to upload their Bid Package Documents online through the CTsource e-Procurement system prior to the date and time of the Bid Opening. See Page 1 of the Invitation to Bid for the date and time of the Bid Opening. The submission of paper Bid Package Documents is no longer acceptable by the Awarding Authority.

The Bid Proposal must be signed prior to the date and time of the Bid Opening.

See the DAS State Contracting Portal webpage for details: https://portal.ct.gov/das/procurement-programs-and-services/ctsource For questions, email the Awarding Authority as directed in the Invitation to Bid.

1.2 Bid Opening:

All Bids shall be publicly opened in CTsource by the Awarding Authority as stated in Section 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid.

1.3 Withdrawal of Bid:

1.3.1 Prior to the Bid Opening:

Any Bid on CTsource can be retracted, deleted, or edited prior to the date and time of the Bid Opening.

1.3.2 After the Bid Opening:

The following three requirements must be met and attested to as true statements by the Bidder for a Bid to be withdrawn after the Bid Opening: (1) the mistake on the Bid Proposal Form must relate to a material aspect of the contract; (2) the mistake must be so great that enforcement of the Bid would be unconscionable; and (3) no substantial prejudice should result to the party who has not made the mistake. If these three requirements cannot be met, then, in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section (C.G.S. §) 4b-92, failure to execute a contract awarded as specified and bid shall result in the forfeiture of such Bid Bond or Certified Check.

1.4 Disqualification from Bidding:

Any contractor who violates any provision of C.G.S. § 4b-95, as amended, shall be disqualified from bidding on other contracts for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) months, commencing from the date on which the violation is discovered, for each violation.

1.5 Waive Minor Irregularities:

1.5.1 The Awarding Authority shall be authorized to waive minor irregularities which it considers in the best interest of the

State, provided the reasons for any such waiver are stated in writing by the Awarding Authority and made a part of the contract file.

1.5.2 No such bid shall be rejected because of the failure to submit prices for, or information relating to, any item or items for which no specific space is provided in the bid form furnished by the Awarding Authority, but this sentence shall not be applicable to any failure to furnish prices or information required by C.G.S. § 4b-95, as amended, to be furnished in the bid form provided by the Awarding Authority.

1.6 Minimum Percentage of Work:

The Awarding Authority may require in the Bid Proposal Form that the contractor agree to perform a stated, minimum percentage of work with its own forces, in accordance with C.G.S. § 4b-95(b).

1.7 Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and/or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Subcontract Requirements:

The Awarding Authority may require the contractor to make good faith efforts to award a portion of the contract to Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and/or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontractors, in accordance with C.G.S. § 4a-60g.

See Sections 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid and 00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form for details.

1.8 Union Labor:

Attention is called to the fact that there may or could be construction work carried on at the site by union labor. This fact must be kept in mind by all Bidders.

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1.0 General Information (continued)

1.9 Connecticut Sales And Use Taxes:

1.9.1 All Bidders shall familiarize themselves with the current statutes and regulations of the Connecticut Department of

Revenue Services (DRS), including the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (R.C.S.A.) §12-426-18 and all relevant state statutes. The tax on materials or supplies exempted by such statutes and regulations shall not be included as part of a bid. To find and download a copy of the Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Purchases by Qualifying Governmental Agencies (CERT-134), go to the DRS website (https://portal.ct.gov/drs) and click on the following links: Forms > Forms by Tax Type > Exemption Certificates > CERT-134.

1.9.2 The State of Connecticut construction contract has the following tax exemptions: (1) Purchasing of materials which will be physically incorporated and become a permanent part of the project; and (2) Services that are resold by the contractor. For example, if a Contractor hires a plumber, carpenter or electrician, a resale certificate may be issued to the subcontractor because these services are considered to be integral and inseparable component parts of the building contract.

1.9.3 The following items are not exempt from taxes when used to fulfill a State of Connecticut construction contract: Tools, supplies and equipment used in fulfilling the construction contract.

1.10 Rejection of Bids:

The Awarding Authority shall reject every such Bid Proposal, including but not limited to, the following reasons:

1.10.1 A Bid Proposal Form that does not contain the signature of the bidder or its authorized representative will be rejected (unless the bid is signed by the duly authorized representative in the presence of the Awarding Authority within two

(2) business days after the Bid Opening, without alteration or revision to the submitted Bid Proposal Form).

1.10.2 A Bid Proposal Form that is not accompanied in CTsource by Section 00 43 16 Standard Bid Bond, completed for either the Bid Bond option or Certified Check option, will be rejected.

• If using the Bid Bond option, the Standard Bid Bond must be completed and uploaded to CTsource using

Section 00 43 16 Standard Bid Bond prior to the date and time of the Bid Opening;

• If using the Certified Check option, the check must be delivered to the Awarding Authority prior to the date and time of the Bid Opening).

1.10.3 A Bid Proposal Form that is not accompanied in CTsource by Section 00 45 14 General Contractor Bidder’s

Qualification Statement, completed correctly, will be rejected.

1.10.4 A Bid Proposal Form that is not accompanied in CTsource by a DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate for the Bidder if their bid is greater than $1,000,000, will be rejected, unless the Certificate is submitted to the Awarding Authority within two (2) business days after the Bid Opening.

1.10.5 A Bid Proposal Form that is not accompanied in CTsource by a DAS Update Statement for the Bidder if their bid is greater than $1,000,000, will be rejected, unless the Update Statement is submitted to the Awarding Authority within two (2) business days after the Bid Opening.

1.10.6 A Bid Proposal Form that fails to correctly list ALL of the Named Subcontractors within a particular Class of Work on the Bid Proposal Form for subcontracts in excess of $100,000 will be rejected.

1.10.7 A Bid Proposal Form that fails to correctly state a Named Subcontractor’s price on the Bid Proposal Form will be rejected.

1.10.8 A Bid Proposal Form that fails to list Named Subcontractors who are DAS Prequalified at the time of the bid will be rejected, if the value of their subcontract is in excess of $1,000,000.

1.10.9 A Bid Proposal Form that is not submitted on the forms furnished for the specific project will be rejected. NOTE: In no event will bids or changes in bids be made by telephone, telegraph, facsimile or other communication technology except through CTsource. All pages of the Bid Proposal Form must be uploaded to CTsource prior to the date and time of the Bid Opening.

1.10.10 A Bid Proposal Form that has omitted items, omitted pages, added items not called for, altered the form, contains conditional bids, contains alternative bids, or contains obscure bids will be rejected.

1.10.11 A paper Bid Package sent to the Awarding Authority will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened.

1.10.12 When a Pre-Bid Meeting is MANDATORY, any Bidder who does not properly register and attend the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting shall be rejected as non-responsive. See Section 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid for applicability.

1.10.13 Any Bidder that does not make all required pre-award submittals within the designated time period may be rejected by the Awarding Authority as non-responsive.

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1.11 Pre-Bid Meeting:

1.11.1 See Section 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid and Section 00 25 13 Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda for details.

.1 Department of Correction (DOC) Facilities: All Bidders attending a Pre-Bid Meeting at a DOC Facility shall read Section 00 73 63 Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) Security Requirements, complete and submit the DOC “Security Background Questionnaire” as directed, and obtain approval, prior to the Pre-Bid Meeting, otherwise admission to the Pre-Bid Meeting will be denied.

To find and download a copy of the Security Background Questionnaire, go to the DOC website (https://portal.ct.gov/DOC), scroll down to “Forms” then “Security Background Questionnaire”. It is recommended that the approved form be brought as evidence of approval to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting.

1.11.2 When a Pre-Bid Meeting is “strongly encouraged”, all attendees shall sign his or her name to the official roster and list the name and address of the company he or she represents.

1.11.3 When a Pre-Bid Meeting is MANDATORY, all attendees will be required to register. Proper registration means that the attendee has signed his or her name to the official roster and listed the name and address of the company he or she represents on the official roster no later than the designated start time of the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting. Bidders are advised to register early as no attendee will be allowed to register after the advertised start time of the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting.

All bids submitted by all contractors who have not properly registered and attended the MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting shall be rejected as non-responsive.

1.12 Pre-Bid Equals and/or Substitutions Requests Procedures:

1.12.1 All submissions requesting “Equals and/or Substitutions” shall be made by the Bidder in accordance with Section 01 25

00 Substitution Procedures of the Division 01 General Requirements and Article 15, Materials: Standards of Section 00 72 13 General Conditions. Every submission shall contain all the information necessary for the Awarding Authority to evaluate the submission and the request.

Failure to submit sufficient information to make a proper evaluation, including submittal of data for the first manufacturer listed as well as the data for the “Equals and/or Substitutions” proposed, shall result in a rejection of the submission and request.

Upon receipt of the submission and request, the Awarding Authority shall notify the Bidder that the request has been received and as soon as possible shall render a decision on such submission and request.

.1 Projects with Federal Financial Assistance: All requests for “Equals and/or Substitutions” must include a “BABA Compliance Certification” as described in Section 00 73 73 Build America, Buy America Act Requirements for Projects with Federal Financial Assistance. Additional information can be found in this Section 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders, subsection 1.20 Projects with Federal Financial Assistance.

1.12.2 Pre-Bid-Opening Substitution of Materials and Equipment: The Awarding Authority will consider requests for equals or substitutions if received fourteen (14) Calendar Days prior to the date of the Bid Opening, as stated in the Invitation To Bid. The Equal or Substitute Product Request (Form 7001) must be used to submit requests. Download Form 7001 from the online DAS Construction Services Library (https://portal.ct.gov/DASCSLibrary) > 7000 Series.

1.12.3 Equals and/or Substitutions Requests Submittal: Requests for Equals or Substitutions shall be submitted to the Project Manager, Architect / Engineer, and Construction Administrator, as directed in the Invitation to Bid.

1.12.4 Substitution Request Deadline: Any substitution request not complying with requirements will be denied. Substitution requests sent after the Deadline will be denied.

1.12.5 Addendum: An Addendum shall be issued to inform all prospective Bidders of any accepted substitution in accordance with the addenda procedures of the Awarding Authority.

1.12.6 Time Extensions: No extensions of time will be allowed for the time period required for consideration of any Substitution or Equal.

1.12.7 Post Contract Award Substitution of Materials and Equipment: All requests for “Equals and Substitutions” after the Award of the Contract shall be made only by the Prime Contractor for materials or systems specified that are no longer available. The requests will not be considered if the product was not purchased in a reasonable time after award, in accordance with Article 15, Materials: Standards of Section 00 72 13 General Conditions.

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1.13 Joint Ventures:

1.13.1 Each entity in a Joint Venture shall submit with the Venture’s bid a letter on their respective company letterheads stating:

(1) Their agreement to bid as a Joint Venture with the other named Joint Venture and set forth the name and address of the other Joint Venture(s); and (2) The respective percentage of the project work that would be the responsibility of each of the Joint Ventures.

1.13.2 DAS Prequalification: Each entity in a Joint Venture shall submit its DAS Prequalification Certificate and Update Statement. Each entity in a Joint Venture shall be prequalified by DAS at the time of the bid and during the entire project construction. Each entity in a Joint Venture shall have the prequalification single project limit and remaining aggregate capacity balance to meet the value of its respective percentage of the joint proposed bid.

1.13.3 Each entity in a Joint Venture shall submit Section 00 45 14 General Contractor Bidder’s Qualification Statement.

1.13.4 Bonding: The Joint Venture shall obtain the required bonding from a surety for the total amount of the contract price.

1.13.5 Insurance: Each entity in a Joint Venture shall have the required insurance coverages and limits to meet the insurance requirements of the contract. The Joint Venture shall provide Builder’s Risk insurance.

1.13.6 Bid Submission and Contract Signing: If a Joint Venture submits a bid proposal, it shall be considered to be a proposal by each of the Joint Ventures, jointly and severally, for the performance of the entire contract as a Joint Venture in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Each entity in a Joint Venture is required to sign the contract acknowledging that each Joint Venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the entire contract.

1.13.7 Certificate of Legal Existence: Each entity in a Joint Venture shall obtain a Certificate of Legal Existence and submit it with the contract documents.

1.14 Procedure for Alleged Violation(s) of Part II Chapter 60 of C.G.S. Bidding and Contracts:

1.14.1 The Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies establishes a procedure for promptly hearing and ruling on claims alleging a violation or violations of the contract bidding provisions of Part II of Chapter 60 of the Connecticut General Statutes (hereinafter “Chapter 60”). In view of the fact that time is normally of the essence in awarding construction contracts under Chapter 60, the grievance procedures are intended to be quick, informal and conclusive so as to avoid delays which can increase costs and jeopardize the very ability of the State to proceed with needed public works projects.

1.14.2 Download “6510 Procedure for Alleged Violation(s)” and “6505 Petition for Alleged Violation(s)” from the online DAS Construction Services Library (https://portal.ct.gov/DASCSLibrary) > 6000 Series.

1.15 Labor Market Area:

1.15.1 All Bidders shall have read C.G.S. §§ 31-52 and 31-52a, as amended. These sections relate to the preference of State citizens and the preference of residents of the labor market area in which the work under the contract is to be done and the penalties for violations thereof. For guidance on the Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Market Areas, go to the DOL website (https://portal.ct.gov/dol) and scroll down to “View Labor Market Information”.

1.15.2 In order to avoid violations by the contractor and to cooperate with and assist the State in the implementation of the statutory mandates, any bidder awarded a contract with the State shall be required to provide the State with the following information:

.1 The names and addresses of employees utilized by the contractor and by its subcontractors and how long each such employee has resided in Connecticut.

.2 How long each employee has resided in the labor market area, as established by the State Labor Commissioner, in which the work under the contract is to be done. Labor market areas are indicated on the end of this section.

.3 Within thirty (30) days after the start of work, the contractor shall submit a signed statement setting forth the procedures the contractor and its subcontractors have taken to assure that they have sought out qualified residents of the labor market area. Also, the statement shall include information as to how many persons were considered for employment and how many were actually hired. Such procedures will include, but not be limited to, obtaining names of available persons from area Employment Security Offices.

.4 In the same manner as Subsection 1.15.2.3 above, the statement shall indicate the steps taken to assure that the contractor and its subcontractors have sought out qualified residents of this State.

1.15.3 The contractor shall cooperate with and provide information to the Project Manager or their designee assigned to collect and verify the information required. The State may request that all such information be updated during the term of the contract at reasonable times.

1.15.4 All such information gathered and compiled by the State shall be forwarded to the Labor Commissioner.

1.15.5 Pursuant to C.G.S. § 31-52b, as amended: “The provisions of C.G.S. §§ 31-52 and 31-52a shall not apply where the

State or any subdivision thereof may suffer the loss of revenue granted or to be granted from any agency or department of the Federal Government as a result of said sections or regulative procedures pursuant thereto.” However, no exception shall be determined to be applicable unless stated in writing by the Awarding Authority.

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1.16 Executive Orders and Other Enactments:

1.16.1 See Section 00 52 03 Contract for the provisions…