Wethersfield library interior renovations - package 9. 2 and 23. 1 RE-bid

The Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut, acting through Downes Construction Company, LLC as Construction Manager, is soliciting sealed bids in triplicate for interior renovations to the Wethersfield Library. This procurement comprises two distinct bid packages: Package 9.2 for Acoustical Ceilings and Package 23.1 for HVAC & Plumbing System work, both issued as re-bids. Bidders must submit sealed proposals to the Wethersfield Finance Department at 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109, by May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The bidding period opens May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT, with written questions accepted through May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site (515 Silas Deane Highway). Bid documents, including the Downes Project Manual and SP+A Plans and Specifications, are available exclusively through Downes Construction Company, LLC at wethersfieldlibrary@downesco.com and via SmartBid on or before May 1, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder who complies with all Connecticut prevailing wage requirements, affirmative action standards, and maintains valid Department of Administrative Services (DAS) prequalification certificates throughout project performance.

Both bid packages are designated as set-asides exclusively for Small, Minority, or Woman Business Enterprises (S/M/WBE) certified by the Connecticut Supplier Diversity Program; bidders must maintain all required certifications throughout the contract duration. For contracts exceeding $1,000,000, all bidders and subcontractors must submit current DAS prequalification certificates with their bids or face disqualification. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond of not less than 10% of the bid amount, with successful bidders required to furnish performance, labor, and material payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum. The project is subject to Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) requirements and mandates a minimum 25% set-aside of state-funded portions for subcontractors certified as small contractors by DAS, including targeted allocations for minority business enterprises and women-owned businesses. All bids remain open and binding for ninety days from submission. The solicitation document does not specify an estimated total value or budget range for either bid package.