Masonry Repairs – High Rise and Niejadlik Hall

Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation number ECSU 2023-107 for comprehensive masonry repairs at two campus buildings: High Rise and Niejadlik Hall, located in Windham County, Connecticut. The procurement involves extensive masonry restoration work, including replacement of cracked and spalled brick, repointing of deteriorated brick and precast mortar joints, cutting new full-height expansion joints, and replacing sealant joints. Specific to High Rise, the project additionally requires asbestos-containing material abatement, while Niejadlik Hall necessitates metal flashing repairs at the base of the wall. Both buildings will require complete site restoration and off-site disposal of removed materials and debris. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 10, 2023, at 9:00 AM in the Facilities Conference Room, with a vendor Q&A period from March 15-17, 2023. The bid submission deadline is March 22, 2023, at 2:30 PM EDT, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The solicitation requires vendors to provide their own payment terms and includes wage rate documentation (CFRW-346) as part of the bid package.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational type. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no apparent limitations on bidder qualifications beyond the mandatory pre-bid conference attendance. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or funding source. Additionally, no information is provided about potential contract duration, renewal options, or integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. Catherine Rotella from Eastern Connecticut State University serves as the procurement contact, and interested vendors can obtain additional information through the provided solicitation documents, which include a project manual, bid phase drawings, and two addenda. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on the comprehensive scope of work detailed in the ITB.