Masonry Repairs – High Rise and Niejadlik Hall

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking bids for a comprehensive masonry repair project at its High Rise and Niejadlik Hall facilities through Solicitation #14477. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for extensive masonry restoration work located in Tolland County, Connecticut. For the High Rise building, the scope includes replacement of cracked/spalled brick, repointing of deteriorated brick mortar joints, cutting new full-height expansion joints, replacing sealant joints, abatement of asbestos-containing material, site restoration, and off-site disposal of removed materials and debris. The Niejadlik Hall portion similarly involves brick replacement, mortar joint repointing, sealant joint replacement, and metal flashing repairs at the base of the wall. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on March 10, 2023, at 9 a.m. in the Facilities Conference Room, and the bid submission period runs from March 22, 2023, at 3:00 PM EDT to March 29, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a project manual, bid phase drawings, and comply with three published addenda that provide wage rate information and clarification.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. While the exact estimated total value of the contract is not disclosed, the project involves substantial repair work across two campus buildings with complex restoration requirements. The contract will likely be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the most advantageous proposal. Catherine Rotella at Eastern Connecticut State University serves as the primary contact for potential bidders seeking additional information or clarification about the solicitation. Interested vendors must carefully review all bid documents, meet all specified requirements, and submit comprehensive proposals that address the detailed scope of work for masonry repairs and restoration.