BI-JA-496-CMR - Notice of CMR Invitation to Bid - 1

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for heating and cooling upgrades at the Cheshire Correctional Institution under CMR (Construction Manager at Risk) procurement BI-JA-496-CMR, with electronic bids due October 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and mandatory pre-bid conferences and walk-throughs October 5–8, 2026. A security clearance deadline of September 25, 2026 applies for facility access.

The scope encompasses construction of a new Boiler House, replacement of existing HVAC equipment at the Webster Institution and Manson Youth Institution, and replacement of underground and internal heating hot water and chilled water distribution systems across the facility. Work is organized into eleven bid packages spanning nineteen CSI divisions. The CMR firm is PDS Engineering & Construction, Inc., with Matthew Belcher as Project Manager.

The contract is subject to a Project Labor Agreement with the New Haven Building and Construction Trades Council and Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under General Statutes Section 32-53(g), including mandatory ten-hour Federal OSHA safety training for all mechanics, laborers, and workers. Prequalification with Connecticut DAS is mandatory for work exceeding $1 million. Bid bonds or certified checks equal to ten percent of bid amount are required for work estimated at $50,000 or greater; alternative letter of credit provisions are available for SBE, M/WBE firms. Labor and Material Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of contract value are required for bids of $100,000 or greater, and Performance Bonds for 100 percent of contract value for bids of $25,000 or greater. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,996.00 per calendar day beyond 90 days after Substantial Completion. All prospective bidders must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to receiving bid documents, and bids submitted without proper registration and pre-bid conference attendance will be rejected as non-responsive. The Guaranteed Maximum Price award is anticipated in December 2026. Questions are due October 9, 2026. Contract documents are available at www.buildingconnected.com; access requests should be directed to hgrey@pdsec.com.