CTtransit Hartford Trench Drains and Inspection Pits

Connecticut Department of Transportation is soliciting bids through its Construction Manager at Risk, Newfield Construction Group, for replacement of trench drains and temporary inspection pit repairs at the CTtransit Hartford facility located at 100 Leibert Road, Hartford, under ITB Project #0401-0016, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. A mandatory facility walk-through is scheduled for August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and pre-bid inquiries close September 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

The scope encompasses trench drain replacement and temporary inspection pit repairs as the primary components; the secondary government file references a broader project including roof replacement, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, indicating a single General Contractor will execute the complete scope across all disciplines. Bidders must submit electronically through Newfield Construction's BuildingConnected platform in PDF format. A Contractors Qualification Statement (AIA Document A305) is required. For bids of $500,000 or more, a Department of Administrative Services Prequalification Certificate and Update Statement must be submitted with the bid or within two business days after bid submission, or the bid will be rejected. Bidders must demonstrate prior experience consisting of no less than three similar projects of equal or greater value within the last five years. Payment bonds are required for the full contract amount.

Bid security equal to 10% of the bid amount is required. All bids remain available for acceptance for 90 days from the bid opening date. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Small, minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to bid. The project is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and Connecticut State Sales Tax to the extent allowed by law. Stephen Clout of the Connecticut DOT Engineering & Construction division is the primary contact at 860-594-3392 or stephen.clout@ct.gov.