Repointing of 165 McKinley Avenue

United Community & Family Services (UCFS) Healthcare in Norwich, Connecticut has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for comprehensive exterior masonry maintenance at 165 McKinley Avenue. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform a thorough restoration of the building's exterior, which includes power washing the entire building, grinding and repointing all fouled mortar joints, repairing and patching window sills and lintels, and applying a premium sealer to all masonry portions. Bidders must provide detailed specifications about the materials they will use, including the specific sealer brand name, and provide an estimated timeline for project completion. All necessary equipment costs, such as boom lifts and scaffolding, must be included in the proposal. The solicitation period runs from March 5, 2022, to March 23, 2022, with a vendor Q&A period scheduled from March 16-17, 2022, during which potential bidders can seek clarification. Proposals are due by March 23, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT, and must be submitted to the contact person, Pamela Kinder, who can be reached at 860-822-4146 or pkinder@ucfs.org.

The RFP is open to all vendors without any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specified integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total value or budget range for the project, leaving pricing and payment terms to be specified by the vendors themselves. The delivery terms are designated as Free On Board Destination, and the contract opportunity is specifically located in New London County, Connecticut. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the comprehensive scope of work, the quality of materials proposed, the estimated project timeline, and their overall approach to completing the masonry restoration project.