Kitchen Renovations Ulbrich Heights Housing Complex

The Wallingford Housing Authority is soliciting sealed bids for kitchen renovations at the Ulbrich Heights Housing Complex under ITB 37430, with bids due July 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on June 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the project site (37 Wharton Brook Drive). A minimum 25% spending allocation goal applies to DAS-certified subcontractors, with 6.25% earmarked for minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses.

The project encompasses kitchen renovations across multiple unit types at three locations in Wallingford (Wharton Brook Drive, Louis Circle, and Tremper Drive). Electrical work includes replacement and installation of GFCI tamper-resistant receptacles, 50-ampere 240-volt range receptacles, arc-fault breakers compatible with existing GE Q-line series panels, ceiling-mounted LED light fixtures, and related components across garden buildings with standard and mobility-modified units. All work must comply with Connecticut State Building Code and Fire Safety Code, with materials conforming to UL and NEMA standards. The bid structure includes a base bid with allowances for gypsum board materials and unit price line items, with options for comprehensive work or electrical work only. Connecticut state sales tax is excluded.

The contractor must complete all work within 365 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays. A 5% bid bond or certified check and 100% performance and payment bonds are required. The contract is assignable to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) under the State-Sponsored Housing Portfolio Grant Program and CDBG 2022 funding. General Contractor costs are capped at 6% General Requirements, 2% Overhead, and 6% Profit, with required independent CPA cost certification. A 5% retainage is withheld from progress payments. The project is subject to Connecticut Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements with annual increases effective July 1st, and compliance with Executive Order 11246, CHRO regulations, and OSHA requirements is mandatory. Questions are due July 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; a final addendum will be issued July 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Contact Ron Canalia at 203-269-5173 or rcanalia@wallingfordha.com.