Regional School District #17 Removal of Hubbard Barn Structure

Regional School District #17 in Connecticut issued a Request for Proposals on April 23, 2026, for the removal of the structurally compromised Hubbard Barn located at 91 Little City Road in Higganum, Connecticut. The 1,400 square foot, two-story barn was built approximately in 1840 and currently poses a safety hazard to students and visitors at the adjacent Haddam-Killingworth High School campus. Contractors may submit proposals for either Option 1 (complete demolition and removal of all debris) or Option 2 (systematic deconstruction to maximize salvage of materials with responsible removal of remaining debris). Both options require contractors to provide detailed project timelines, obtain all necessary licenses and permits, manage site access and debris removal, demolish the foundation, import fill, and complete site restoration including topsoil, fertilization, and seeding. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site inspection is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hubbard House parking lot. Sealed bids must be submitted by May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with the project required to commence after June 5, 2026, and be completed prior to August 14, 2026. Vendor questions are accepted through May 6, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. EDT. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a rate sheet, contractor experience and references, equal opportunity employer statement, tax affidavit, certificate of non-collusion, and detailed project timeline.

The procurement is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations identified. However, bidders with a history of contract defaults, terminations for cause, or bid withdrawals within the past ten years are ineligible to submit proposals. The District is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales taxes, which must not be included in bid pricing. No estimated contract value or budget range is listed in the solicitation documents. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids, waive technical defects, conduct investigations into bidder qualifications, award the contract to the bidder whose proposal best serves the District's interests, and negotiate with one or more bidders after bid opening. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements have been identified for this procurement.