245 e. ELM ST. , torrington, CT hazardous building material abatement project

The City of Torrington, Connecticut is seeking qualified contractors to complete a Hazardous Building Material (HBM) Abatement Project for a 1.6-acre property located at 245 E. Elm Street. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQP) focused on the comprehensive removal and proper disposal of hazardous building materials from the specified site. Potential bidders must participate in a mandatory site walk-through scheduled for July 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM and submit any questions by June 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM EDT. The proposal submission deadline is July 31, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT, with strict instructions that no faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted. Prospective contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in hazardous material abatement, compliance with environmental regulations, and the capability to safely remove and dispose of hazardous building materials. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the proposal that best serves the public interest, which may not necessarily be the lowest bid.

The contract includes specific set-aside requirements mandating 25% participation for Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and 6.25% for Minority, Women, and Disabled Business Enterprises (M/W/DisBE). These requirements will be enforced by the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), with strict non-discrimination compliance standards. The solicitation is designated as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer contract, with explicit encouragement for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to apply. While no specific contract value is listed in the documentation, the project involves a comprehensive hazardous material removal process on a 1.6-acre property. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. The City of Torrington maintains significant flexibility in the procurement process, reserving the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities as deemed necessary to serve the public interest.