Site work, paving, outdoor lighting and renovation of a mixed-use development in Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library; for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for outdoor lighting for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and educational facility.

This project is a renovation of an existing outdoor open space on the Storrs Campus. In collaboration with UConn Global Affairs, the project will create an outdoor plaza to foster a sense of global-mindedness and recognize tolerance as a precursor to peace in an increasingly diverse world. Program elements include hardscape, concrete pavement, specialty pavers, and porous pavement. Landscape includes flowering trees, deciduous shade trees, evergreen hedge, flowering shrubs and lawn areas. Site amenities include granite benches, block granite seat wall, stone markers, brick pilasters and outdoor sculpture. Site utilities include site lighting, irrigation and any utility re-work required to complete the project. The work of the Project consists of the removal of existing conditions at space between Babbidge Library and Bousfield Psychology Building. The project construction consists of new fine grading and drainage for a turf lawn. The outer edge of the round space is defined by Corten steel edging as well as monolithic granite benches with custom Ipe seating tops. The customization includes the integration of stainlesssteel radial panels that will be up lit from below. The centerpiece of the project is custom sculpture on polished granite pedestals. The perimeter of the project will include light bollards, earthen berms intended to balance the site, and dense vegetation. Question Deadline 12/06/2024 at 2:00 PM ET All Requests for Information questions are to be posted to electronically. Liquidated Damages of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per calendar day shall be assessed if the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion or causes delay to the Substantial Completion of any portion of the work within the Contract Time. Anticipated Contract Issuance/Notice to Proceed: February 2025 Construction is planned to start: May 2025 Construction Duration: 4 Months The Set-Aside Requirement for this Project is that (1) not less than thirty percent (30%) of the Total Contract Price be awarded to subcontractors who are certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services as "Small Business Enterprises" ("SBEs") and (2) not less than ten percent (10%) of the Total Contract Price be awarded to subcontractors who are certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services as "Minority Business Enterprises" ("MBEs") (the 10% set aside for MBEs may be included in the 30% set aside for SBEs). Provide a copy of a Bid Bond made out in the penal sum of ten percent (10%) of the Total Bid Amount. In lieu of a Bid Bond, a Certified Check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Bid Amount is acceptable. A Bid Bond is only required for any Total Bid Amount over $50,000.00. A Total Bid Amount of $50,000.00 or less does not require a Bid Bond.