Renovation of an educational facility in Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Cost Proposals received in response to this ITB are opened during a public opening. To ensure the integrity of the bidding process, the Total Bid Amount and prices for any Alternates are read at the bid opening. After the bid opening and before the contract award, the lowest responsible Bidder is determined by adding together the Total Bid Amount plus any Alternates (additive or deductive) accepted by the University. The University reserves the right to elect to implement some, all, or none of the Alternates (if applicable) set forth in this Bid, as may be in the best interest of the University. Prices for Alternates are not negotiable since they are a component in determining the lowest responsible Bidder. The lowest responsible Bidder shall also demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, that they possess the proven financial ability, managerial ability, technical ability, and the integrity, necessary to perform the Scope of Work faithfully and efficiently for this Project, without conflict of interest. Bids shall be evaluated utilizing the objective technical criteria listed within the ITB, as well as any additional information obtained from persons or other sources identified in the Bid. There are limited short-term and PayByPhone parking spaces around the University Business Services building. The North Parking Garage is recommended to all vendors as parking on campus is at your own risk. The North Garage parking is paid via online app (PaybyPhone or Flowbird) or at a kiosk and is required when parking vehicle and not when exiting the garage. All Requests for Information ("RFI") questions are to be posted under the Q&A Board Tab in the HuskyBuy sourcing event for this Solicitation. No phone calls or RFI questions emailed directly to the Procurement Agent will be accepted. Question Deadline 02/13/2025 at 2:00 PM ET : 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). If the Contractor is an S/MBE, then any self-performed work may be included in the Set-Aside Requirement. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that they, and the S/MBEs they have selected, are eligible Connecticut-certified S/MBE contractors. This project entails the removal and replacement of the roof system at the Music Building. Including the removal and replacement of the existing roof coverings, insulation, sheet metal components and drains at all roof levels as shown on the drawings. PROJECT LOCATION: Storrs Campus, Storrs, CT Prevailing Wages are required for this Project if the total cost of all work to be performed by the Contractor and Subcontractors is $100,000.00 or more and subject to Connecticut General Statutes &31-53, &31-54, and &31-55. Liquidated Damages of Five Hundred and 00/100 ($500.00) 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. - Construction is planned to start: May 13, 2025 - Construction Duration: 3 months - Anticipated Contract Issuance/Notice to Proceed: April 18, 2025 Additionally, the University encourages Connecticut-based businesses to participate in this public solicitation process. 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.