Invitation to Bid for Construction Services

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Construction Services is requesting bids for Troop H Maintenance Facility Repairs at 100R Washington Street, Hartford, Connecticut (Project BI-2B-500) under IFB 2615BI2B500, with bids due July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the project site. Bidders exceeding $1 million must hold current DAS prequalification in General Building Construction (Group B) — a non-waivable eligibility requirement. SBE and MBE subcontractor participation goals of 25 percent and 6.25 percent respectively apply; good-faith efforts are required.

The scope encompasses asbestos roofing removal, selective demolition, historic masonry restoration and cleaning, concrete spall repairs, metal fabrications, single-ply roofing installation, door and window replacements, chimney reconstruction with terracotta flue liner replacement, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC modifications. The facility is an operational military installation requiring 72-hour advance notice for work location changes and coordination around an active microwave antenna (no work within 12 feet while operational). The work must adhere to the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code and 2021 International Building Code, with design loads of 120 MPH wind and 30 PSF snow load. Masonry restoration and roofing require named specialists with a minimum five years' experience; named subcontractors performing work exceeding $100,000 must be identified in the bid with signed statements confirming direct communication.

The estimated project cost ranges from $2.21 million to $2.44 million. The contract term is 243 calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,297 per day beyond substantial completion and an additional $1,297 per day beyond the 90-day acceptance period. The project is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements, is not subject to Project Labor Agreement or federal funding, and does not exceed DAS prequalification thresholds for General Contractors on amounts below $1 million.

Questions are due June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM. All bids must be submitted electronically through CTsource. Required submissions include a bid proposal form with lump-sum base bid, Certificate of Authority, Standard Bid Bond or certified check (10 percent of bid), General Contractor Bidder's Qualification Statement with resumes and reference letters, and Named Subcontractor Signature Pages. Bids exceeding $1 million require a current DAS Update Statement and DAS Prequalification Certificate uploaded to CTsource.