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Additions and Renovations to Memorial Boulevard IntraDistrict Arts Magnet School 1. D’Amato + Downes JV, acting as Construction Manager at risk (CMR) on behalf of the City of Bristol, will receive sealed bids on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 AT 2:00PM in duplicate for the individual bid packages identified in the Contract Documents and as indicated below for the Bristol Memorial Boulevard Intradistrict Arts Magnet School, 120 Memorial Blvd., Bristol, CT. Bid Package, Description (Set Aside*), DAS Prequalification Required, Pre-Bid Walk-Through Date and Time 2.3.1 Cast-In-Place Concrete, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 8:00AM 2.4.1 Masonry, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 8:00AM 2.4.2 Masonry Restoration (SBE), DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 8:00AM 2.5.1 Structural Steel, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 8:00AM 2.5.2 Misc. Metals (M/WBE), Tuesday August 11th – 8:00AM 2.6.1 Carpentry & General Trades, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.7.1 Roofing System, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.7.2 Firestopping (SBE), Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.8.1 Aluminum Window & Metal Panel Systems, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.9.1 Gypsum Drywall, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.9.2 Tile, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.9.3 Acoustical Ceilings (SBE), DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.9.4 Flooring (M/WBE), DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.9.5 Painting & Wall Coverings (SBE), DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.10.1 Theater Equipment & Furnishings (SBE), DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.10.2 Toilet Compartments, Lockers & Appliances (M/WBE), Tuesday, August 11th – 9:30AM 2.11.1 Food Service Equipment, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.14.1 Elevators, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 9:30AM 2.21.1 Fire Suppression System, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 11:00AM 2.22.1 Plumbing System, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 11:00AM 2.23.1 HVAC System, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 11:00AM 2.26.1 Electrical System, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 11:00AM 2.27.1 Communications (M/WBE), Tuesday August 11th – 11:00AM 2.28.1 Fire Alarm (M/WBE), Tuesday August 11th – 11:00AM 2.28.2 Security, Tuesday August 11th – 11:00AM 2.31.1 Sitework, DAS prequal Yes, Tuesday August 11th – 8:00AM 2.32.1 Landscaping (SBE), Tuesday August 11th – 8:00AM 2. BIDDING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) REGARDING THE ABOVE TRADE PACKAGES – All questions regarding bidding procedures, bidding documents and construction procedures are to be directed in RFI form to the Construction Manager at
[email protected] AND the City of Bristol Purchasing Department at
[email protected]. All answers will be published by written Addendum. Extension of the RFI deadline may only be revised by written addendum. Questions received verbally will not be answered. The RFI submission deadline is five (5) business days prior to the bid due date at 12 noon EST. 3. ALL BIDS FOR ALL BID PACKAGES WILL BE RECEIVED at the City of Bristol Purchasing Department at the North entrance of Bristol City Hall (adjacent to the Police Department), 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010 at the date and time indicated, after which time no further bids will be accepted. Bids received will subsequently be publicly opened and read in the City Council Chambers, Bristol City Hall, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010 solely via a web-based live video broadcast. A link to the web-based bid opening will be provided via Addendum. Due to the COVID19 Pandemic no one will be allowed within Bristol City Hall. 4. A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH will be held at the project site on TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 at 70 Memorial Boulevard, Bristol, CT on the schedule indicated above. The Pre-Bid Walk-Through is not mandatory but bidders are strongly encouraged to attend to review existing conditions. Face coverings and proper social distancing is mandatory throughout this walk-through. Due to the Coronovirus pandemic we ask that you pay attention to the times indicated above and to show up at the correct time. We also ask that you DO NOT attend the pre-bid if you have been diagnosed with Coronavirus, have been in close contact with a person who has been diagnosed within the last 14 days or otherwise feel ill for any reason. 5. This project is being performed under the Construction Management form of construction. With respect to this project, the Construction Manager is a representation of the Owner. Each Trade Contractor’s contract shall be with the Construction Manager. The Construction Manager may elect to bid certain trade packages in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. 6. Those bidders on packages denoted with asterisk (*) must be certified by the State of Connecticut Supplier Diversity Program as a Small, Minority or Woman Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE). 7. All bidders whose bids exceed $500,000 shall hold a current DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate (not a predetermination letter) from the Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to Connecticut General Statutes Section 4a-100, 4b-101 and 4b-91. Bidders shall submit with their bids a current Update (bid) Statement. Failure to submit this item with the bid subjects your bid to disqualification. If you have any questions regarding these requirements contact the State of CT.DAS, at telephone number 860-713-5280 or visit their web site at www.das.state.ct.us . 8. All bidders who are selected to perform this State project must comply with CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 4a-60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f, inclusive, as amended by June 2015 Special Session Public Act 15-5. An Affirmative Action Plan must be filed with and approved by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities prior to the commencement of construction. State law requires a minimum of twenty-five (25%) percent of the state-funded portion of the contract for award to subcontractors holding current certification from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (“DAS”) under the provisions of CONN. GEN. STAT. § 4a-60g, as amended. (25% of the work with DAS certified Small and Minority owned businesses and 25% of that work with DAS certified Minority, Women and/or Disabled owned businesses.) The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the 25% set-aside goals. For municipal public works contracts and quasi-public agency projects, the contractor must file a written or electronic non-discrimination certification with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Forms can be found at http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=390928&opmNav_GID=1806 9. ALL bidders will be required to furnish a 10% Bid Bond or Certified Check along with their bid. Performance and Payment Bonds (100%) will be required. Reference project Documents for additional information. 10. Plans, Specifications and Instructions to Bidders may be obtained by contacting D’Amato + Downes JV at
[email protected] only. Documents are expected to be available on or before August 4, 2020. A CITRIX Sharefile electronic mail link will be provided to the documents. Those bidders receiving the documents in this manner will receive Addenda as they are issued. 11. The State of Connecticut Department of Labor and all associated statutes and regulations shall govern labor wages on this project. The successful bidder shall comply with applicable state and local laws and the State of Connecticut requirements. 12. Bidders are reminded that the Owner is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes as well as State of Connecticut Sales Tax to the extent allowed by law. 13. The “Supplemental Instructions” and “General Items – All Trade Packages” and all other special instructions shall be strictly followed by bidders. 14. The Trade Packages will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. However, the Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informalities, irregularities, omissions, or technical defects in the bids if deemed in the best interest of the project. 15. No bid shall be accepted from any person/company who is in arrears to the Construction Manager (or its subsidiaries and partners) and/or Owner upon debt, or contract, or who is a defaulter as surety or otherwise upon obligations to the Construction Manager and/or Owner. 16. All bids shall be held open by bidders for a period of ninety (90) days. No bidder may withdraw their bid during that period. 17. D’Amato + Downes JV is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate.
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