Barkhamsted Housing Trust, Inc. Mallory View Homes Construction Project

Barkhamsted Housing Trust, Inc. (BHT) is soliciting sealed bids for a general construction contract to complete the Mallory View Homes Construction Project located at 104 Old New Hartford Road, Barkhamsted, Connecticut. The procurement seeks a prime contractor to furnish all labor, materials, tools, services, equipment, permits, and licenses necessary to construct 20 apartments across 4 buildings on a vacant site, with initial site preparation to be completed separately under other funding. The scope of work includes constructing remaining infrastructure, utilities, building foundations, structures, driveways, and all related project work. Sealed bids must be received by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Housing Enterprises, Inc., 51 College Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082, with bids to be publicly opened and recorded at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Town Hall Garage Meeting Room, 63 Main Street, Barkhamsted, Connecticut. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the project site, with attendance encouraged for all potential bidders. Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted in writing to Carol Oliwa at coliwa@housingenterprises.com by 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and all addenda will be issued via email no later than Monday, April 27, 2026. Contract award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder, with contract execution required within 14 days of award notification and work commencement within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed.

The project includes mandatory set-aside requirements designating that contractors must award at least 25% of the total contract value to certified Connecticut Department of Administrative Services small contractors, with 6.25% of the total contract value directed to certified minority business enterprises. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, with performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price required at the time of contract execution, remaining in full force for 12 months following substantial completion. The project is funded in part by the Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and is subject to DOH Supplemental Conditions and Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) requirements; however, Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage rates are not required, nor is Build America, Buy America compliance mandated. The project is exempt from Connecticut sales and use tax, and no bid may be withdrawn for 90 days after bid opening. No estimated total contract value was provided in the solicitation documents, and contract award is conditional upon available funding, with BHT reserving the right to add or deduct work accordingly.