Charter Oak Apartments Façade Repairs

The University of Connecticut is requesting qualifications for masonry contractor services for Charter Oak Apartments façade repairs at 916 Tower Court Road, Storrs, Connecticut, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a questions deadline of October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The University encourages participation from Connecticut-certified Small Business Enterprises, Minority-Owned Businesses, Women-Owned Businesses, and businesses owned by persons with disabilities; specific SBE and MBE participation goals will be set in the subsequent Invitation to Bid phase.

The scope involves replacement of the rowlock water table, including removal of existing rowlock and wood trim, replacement of existing flashing, and replacement of rowlock brick with precast units. Proposers must demonstrate financial ability and bonding capacity for a construction project with a minimum value of at least $950,000 and must provide three examples of comparable masonry repair projects completed within the past ten years, each with a construction value of at least $600,000. If the lowest responsible bidder's cost proposal exceeds $1 million, the contractor must hold Department of Administrative Services prequalification in the Masonry classification. The contractor will be required to perform not less than ten percent of the total contract price with its own forces.

The anticipated Notice to Proceed is January 31, 2027, with construction commencing March 15, 2027 and an 18-week construction duration. Submissions are through the HuskyBuy Portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite. Inquiries should be directed to Christopher Peters at chris.peters@uconn.edu or 860-486-6324.