Project 20-018 Replace Building C & H Hot Water Make-Up Tanks

The UConn Health Center has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Project 20-018, which involves replacing hot water make-up tanks in Buildings C and H located in Hartford County, Connecticut. The project scope includes the abandonment of four existing open hydronic expansion tanks, demolition of select existing piping, and the installation of new expansion tanks, associated piping, and insulation. A non-mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for December 2, 2021, at 11:00 AM, where contractors will meet in the Connecticut Tower lobby near Garage 3. The bid solicitation period runs from November 17, 2021, at 1:00 PM GMT through January 17, 2022, at 7:00 PM GMT, with a vendor Q&A period from November 17, 2021, to December 10, 2021. The procurement is open to all vendors, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The primary contact for this solicitation is Margaret Roy at UConn Health Center, who can be reached at 860-679-1719 or mroy@uchc.edu.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The ITB has been designated as having no line items and does not provide an estimated total value for the project. Additionally, there are no explicit details about funding sources, contract duration, or potential renewal options. The lack of specific financial information suggests that interested vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals that address the technical requirements of replacing the hot water make-up tanks while providing competitive pricing. Potential bidders are encouraged to attend the non-mandatory pre-bid walkthrough to gain a better understanding of the project scope and site conditions.