Invitation to Bid for Construction Services

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Construction Services is requesting bids for chiller replacement at Solnit South, 915 River Road, Middletown, Connecticut (BI-YS-184), with bids due November 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST, and a mandatory two-round bidding process in which specifications and drawings are released only to qualified general contractors who complete Round 1 and attend a mandatory meeting before Round 2 bids are posted.

DAS prequalification certification is required for bids exceeding $1 million. The project is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements under General Statutes Chapter 60 and carries SBE and MBE subcontractor participation goals of 9.94% and 3.54%, respectively. Named HVAC subcontractors with proposed values exceeding $100,000 must be identified at bid with signed statements confirming direct communication with the bidder.

The scope is complete mechanical and electrical chiller replacement at Building 8, including ductwork, piping, dampers, valves, and control systems. Work must comply with the 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and 2022 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code. The contractor must coordinate HVAC equipment voltage and phase specifications with the electrical contractor prior to equipment ordering and obtain all necessary permits. Substantial completion is required within 190 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed; final acceptance within an additional 90 days. Liquidated damages are $861 per day for delays beyond substantial completion and $765 per day for delays beyond final acceptance. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty for all workmanship and materials after final acceptance.

All bids exceeding $50,000 require a Standard Bid Bond, Certificate of Authority, and General Contractor Bidder's Qualification Statement, properly notarized. Comprehensive insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Builder's Risk at project value with $25,000 deductible, Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability ($1 million / $2 million), and Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit). Questions are due November 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Bid validity is 90 calendar days from opening. Contact: Alan Ladson, DAS Construction Services, Alan.Ladson@ct.gov.