BI-CTC-638 Ekstrom Garage & Plaza Repairs Naugatuck Valley Community College

The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) is seeking bids for a comprehensive repair and renovation project at the Ekstrom Garage and Plaza located at Naugatuck Valley Community College. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation number 15303 encompasses extensive garage rehabilitation, including removing and replacing garage sealant, repairing concrete spalls on multiple levels, providing temporary shoring, and conducting structural epoxy injection concrete crack repairs. The project requires completely removing and replacing 25,356 square feet of Level 2 deck vehicular traffic coating, removing and replacing wheel stops on Levels 1 and 2, cleaning walls and drainage systems, power-washing the Level 1 slab, adding new garage line striping, replacing precast stair treads, and installing new vehicle height limit and plaza signage. The solicitation period runs from April 28, 2023, to May 31, 2023, with a vendor question and answer period from April 28 to May 18, 2023. The bid documents include detailed drawings dated April 4, 2023, AIA A201-2017 General Conditions, a project manual revised on April 18, 2023, and three addenda issued on May 2, May 12, and May 22, 2023. The bid tally is scheduled for May 25, 2023, at 3:00 PM, and the primary contact for inquiries is Steve Longo at CT State Colleges & Universities.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The bid is open to all vendors, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be determined by the vendor. While the exact estimated total value of the project is not provided in the solicitation documents, the comprehensive nature of the garage repairs suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure maintenance and improvement. The project is located in New Haven County and will require a contractor with extensive expertise in concrete repair, traffic coating replacement, structural rehabilitation, and signage installation. The solicitation includes multiple supporting documents such as technical drawings, general conditions, and a project manual to assist potential bidders in understanding the full scope of work required for this complex renovation project.