Project 23-010 TG121 Blood Bank Relocation

UConn Health Center has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Project 23-010 TG121 Blood Bank Relocation, a renovation project located in Hartford County, Connecticut. The procurement involves transforming 1,300 square feet of shell space on the ground floor of the University Tower to accommodate the relocation of the current Lab Medicine Blood Bank. The comprehensive renovation will include installing a new x-ray irradiator for blood, creating dedicated lab spaces with lab benches, a supervisor's office, a refrigerator room, and a pneumatic tube station. The project's scope encompasses extensive modifications including demolition, installation of new corridor doors, framing, drywall, painting, lighting, flooring, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP & FP) system modifications. The solicitation opened on October 17, 2023, with bids due by November 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST, and includes a non-mandatory pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for October 23, 2023. A vendor Q&A period is available from October 17 to October 30, 2023, during which potential bidders can submit questions to the project contact, Jonathan Wenger.

The ITB appears to be an open competitive solicitation with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating vendors. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. The solicitation documents include multiple attachments such as construction drawings, project manual, site plans, and COVID-19 updates, suggesting a comprehensive bid package. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. While the estimated total project value is not disclosed in the documentation, the extensive renovation scope and specialized laboratory equipment installation indicate a potentially significant investment. The bid is structured as a lump sum procurement, with no line items specified, which suggests vendors will need to provide comprehensive pricing for the entire project scope. Interested contractors should carefully review the provided documentation and be prepared to demonstrate expertise in laboratory renovation, medical facility construction, and specialized scientific equipment installation.