Construction Services for Meriden's Neighborhood Preservation Program

The City of Meriden is soliciting qualified construction firms via RFQ027-24 to deliver comprehensive construction and hazardous material abatement services for approximately nine residential revitalization projects, with responses due September 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and questions due September 16 at 4:00 p.m. Site visits are required. Disadvantaged, minority, small, and women business enterprises are encouraged to respond.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of specialized experience in construction, repair, and hazardous materials abatement and must be licensed and authorized by the State of Connecticut. The scope encompasses demolition and abatement, plumbing, water heaters, septic and city sewer work, ADA ramps, electrical work, drywall, flooring, painting, doors, roofing, siding, and heating/air-conditioning replacement with minor ductwork across single and multifamily homes. Work is performed in Meriden.

Each project is structured with a not-to-exceed price of $23,999.00. An environmental consulting services allowance of $2,500.00 is established; contractors must separately identify a licensed environmental consultant. For projects exceeding $2,500.00, contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations and provide weekly certified payrolls. Payment will be made no less than thirty days following completion of services. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales and use taxes, which should not be included in proposal prices.

Contractors must obtain all required permits and submit quotes to the Economic Development Department within fourteen days of property inspection. Successful contractors must provide certificates of insurance covering general liability, automobile liability, and workers compensation. No specific contract term or renewal options are identified. Responses must be submitted electronically via the City eProcurement Portal.