ACES ECA Design/Build Entrance Monumental Stairs Renovation Project Services

Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) in New Haven County, Connecticut is soliciting a design-build procurement for renovation of the entrance monumental stairs at the Educational Center for the Arts (ECA) facility. The solicitation, numbered 27527, is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive design and construction services, requiring vendors to provide full project management from design through renovation completion. The procurement opens on January 17, 2025, at 7:00 AM EST and will close on February 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with a vendor question period running from January 18, 2025, at 7:00 AM EST through February 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Vendors must submit a complete proposal addressing the entire project scope, as the solicitation has been designated with no individual line items. Key deliverables include a design-build agreement, comprehensive renovation plan, and execution of monumental stairs renovation at the 55 Audubon Street facility. The project contact is Todd Solli, Assistant Director of Operations & Risk Management, located at 370 James Street Suite 303, New Haven, CT.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. Supporting documentation includes a design-build agreement template, building schedule, and a pre-renovation hazardous materials inspection report for the facility. While no specific estimated total project value is provided in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the design-build services suggests a potentially significant investment in the renovation project. The solicitation package includes multiple documents that have been updated periodically, indicating potential refinements to the project specifications. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review all provided documents, including the design-build agreement and hazardous materials report, to fully understand the project scope and requirements.