ACES ECA Design/Build Roof Replacement Project

Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) is seeking bids for a Design/Build Roof Replacement Project located at their ECA facility in New Haven County, Connecticut. The solicitation, identified as ITB #28188, is an open procurement for comprehensive roof replacement services that includes design and construction elements. The bid period opens on February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST and closes on March 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a dedicated vendor Q&A period running from February 19, 2025, at 7:00 AM EST through February 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive proposals that address technical specifications, including considerations for lightning protection and adherence to prevailing wage requirements. The project contact is Todd Solli at ACES, located at 370 James Street, Suite 303, New Haven, CT, who can be reached at 203-498-6800. Supporting documentation includes a hazardous inspection report for 55 Audubon Street, design-build agreement templates, and various technical specifications that will guide the project's scope and execution.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. Bidders will be expected to deliver services Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated in the documentation, the project involves a comprehensive roof replacement that will likely require significant technical expertise in design and construction. The procurement includes multiple addenda issued on February 4, 7, and 19, 2025, which suggests ongoing refinement of project specifications. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability in roof replacement, understanding of design-build methodologies, and compliance with local regulatory requirements. The project's location in New Haven County indicates a regional focus, and successful bidders will need to show proficiency in managing educational facility infrastructure improvements. Although specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documents, typical considerations would likely include technical competence, cost-effectiveness, project timeline, and proven experience in similar educational facility renovation projects.