Motor Pool Fuel Tank Replacement (Supplemental)

The University of Connecticut is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Motor Pool Fuel Tank Replacement project, a supplemental procurement designated for construction services at the Storrs Campus, 9 Discovery Drive, Storrs, Connecticut. The scope of work involves the complete removal of the existing UConn Motor Pool Fueling Station and delivery of a fully operational fueling system comprised of two 10,000-gallon underground storage tanks (one for gasoline and one for diesel), associated piping, leak detection systems, Stage I vapor recovery, electrical and controls infrastructure, integration with current usage monitoring systems, civil site restoration, and turnover training. Qualified proposers must demonstrate DAS prequalification in General Building Construction (Group B or C) and/or Sitework classification, financial ability and bonding capacity to complete projects with a minimum value of $1,500,000, and relevant experience with three comparable projects completed within the past ten years with recommended construction values of at least $1,000,000, particularly those involving sitework with tanks and DEEP regulatory compliance. The contractor must perform not less than 10 percent of the total contract price with its own forces. The RFQ was released on January 13, 2026, with a questions and answers deadline of January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a proposal submission deadline of February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST through the HuskyBuy Portal. Anticipated contract issuance and notice to proceed is scheduled for April 2026, with construction commencing on May 1, 2026 and continuing for approximately one year. This is a two-part solicitation process in which qualified proposers will be shortlisted following the Statement of Qualifications review, then invited to submit cost proposals during the subsequent Invitation to Bid phase.

The University of Connecticut encourages participation by Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Minority-Owned businesses (MBEs), Woman-Owned businesses, and businesses owned by persons with disabilities, as well as Connecticut-based businesses. Contractors must meet spending allocation goals of not less than 30 percent of the total contract price to SBEs and 10 percent to MBEs, as certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. The project requires integration with the University's current usage monitoring systems and must comply with DEEP (Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection) regulatory requirements. No incumbent vendor information or existing contractor details have been disclosed in the solicitation documents. The estimated total contract value has not been publicly disclosed in the provided documentation, though the minimum financial capacity requirement indicates projects valued at $1,500,000 or greater. All inquiries should be directed to Christopher Peters, Procurement Agent, at chris.peters@uconn.edu or 860-486-6324.