GHTD IFB #03-027 Third Floor Accessible Bathroom Conversion - Union Station

Greater Hartford Transit District (GHTD) is soliciting bids under IFB #03-027 from licensed contractors to convert a third-floor kitchenette at Union Station into an accessible bathroom, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through on November 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM and bids due December 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The solicitation identifies no set-aside and no SBE or DBE goal, although GHTD maintains an annual SBE goal of 25 percent.

The work converts an existing kitchenette in a tenant space at One Union Place, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 into an accessible bathroom. Scope includes new fixtures and connections, new finishes throughout, and modifications to lighting, electrical, and mechanical systems as required. The contractor must follow the conversion plan developed by the assigned architectural and engineering firm, Crosskey Architects, LLC, and obtain all project permits, including demolition and street opening permits.

The contract is funded through Federal Transit Administration and State of Connecticut financial assistance. No contract value is stated. Bid security equals 5 percent of the maximum bid price, a performance bond covers 100 percent of the contract amount, and a payment bond equals 40 percent. Retainage is 5 percent of total project cost. Laborers and mechanics must be paid prevailing wage rates certified by the Connecticut Department of Labor. Work must finish within 90 calendar days of award, with award anticipated in December 2026. Bids remain valid for 180 days after opening, and pricing follows FOB Destination terms.

Vendor questions are due November 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, which supersedes the earlier November 19 date. The December 5 closing date replaces an earlier December 4 date. A virtual bid opening via Zoom follows at 10:10 AM local time on the closing date. Inquiries go to LaShaunda Drake at GHTD, (860) 380-2012, or ldrake@ghtd.org.