E. B. Kennelly School ITB 3 Building and Site Construction Ph 2

The City of Hartford is seeking bids for Phase 2 of the E.B. Kennelly School Building and Site Construction project, managed by Downes Construction Company as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR). The procurement specifically targets four critical bid packages: Architectural Woodwork (2.6.2), Roofing (2.7.1), Tile (2.9.2), and Fire Alarm Systems (2.28.2). The project is located at 180 White Street in Hartford, Connecticut, within Hartford County. Bidders are required to submit one original and one copy of their sealed proposals to Downes Construction Company's office at 200 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06051 by the revised deadline of March 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The solicitation includes two addenda dated February 10 and February 18, 2025, and a comprehensive project manual that provides detailed specifications for the construction work. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with vendors able to specify their payment terms. The bid is open to all vendors, with no specific pre-qualification criteria explicitly stated in the available documentation.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises, the bid appears to be open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials, and there are no specifics regarding integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated budget or potential award value for the project. Both solicitation documents emphasize the postponement of bid due dates for the specified bid packages, suggesting flexibility in the procurement process. The project represents a significant construction initiative for the E.B. Kennelly School, focusing on comprehensive building and site improvements across multiple specialized construction domains. Potential bidders should carefully review the project manual and addenda to understand the full scope of work and submission requirements for these specific construction packages.