395 West Main Street Structural/Seismic

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is requesting sealed bids on Design-Bid-Build structural and seismic modifications to 395 West Main Street in Waterbury, with bids due July 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the project site. Bidders whose bids exceed one million dollars must be prequalified by DAS for General Building Construction (Group B).

This prevailing wage project carries SBE and MBE subcontractor participation goals of 25% and 6.25% respectively under Connecticut General Statutes and Public Act 25-168 requirements. Good faith efforts to achieve these goals are mandatory. Bidders must obtain signed statements from named subcontractors exceeding $100,000 confirming direct communication about work to be performed.

The scope involves modifications to enhance second-floor framing of approximately 4,070 gross square feet on the first floor of a three-story building to meet AISC vibration criteria for offices. Work includes removal of ceilings and MEP systems to access the structure, modifications to the second-floor framing, and reinstallation of existing and new ceilings and MEP systems with interior restoration in-kind and code-required upgrades. The facility is a Department of Children and Families building requiring security clearance.

The estimated cost range is $824,335 to $911,107. The contract term is 120 calendar days with liquidated damages of $1,302 per day beyond substantial completion and $1,253 per day beyond 90 days after substantial completion. The project does not involve federal financial assistance or Build America, Buy America Act applicability and is not subject to a Project Labor Agreement. All bids must be submitted electronically through CTsource. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements and Connecticut Department of Labor wage certification and payroll certification requirements.