About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Connecticut Department of Administrative Services seeks a qualified firm to provide construction manager at risk services for a project located in Hartford, Connecticut. The project scope includes installing a code-compliant building sprinkler system, a fire pump, an exterior emergency generator with a fuel storage tank, ceiling and lighting finish restorations, site modifications, and HVAC volume and temperature control upgrades. The contract term is for one year, and the performance of work is onsite. Only onshore United States entities are eligible. Applicants must submit Quality Based Selection Submittal Booklets online through their legal entity account on the CTsource e-Procurement System. The agency screens submittals using weighted criteria totaling 100 points: experience with work of similar size and scope (35), organizational/team structure (30), past performance data (20), and partnering experience (15). Shortlisted firms must attend a mandatory site visit, submit technical and price proposals, and participate in an interview evaluated on criteria totaling 100 points, including project organization, approach, past performance, schedule, experience, and safety.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services
- Solicitation No.
- BI-MH-139-CMR-2
Scope of work
- Installation of a code-compliant sprinkler system for the building
- New building fire pump
- One new exterior emergency generator and associated fuel storage tank
- Finish restoration including removal and replacement of all ceilings and upgrade of existing light fixtures
- Site modifications including a bituminous driveway, utility modifications, a new curb cut, and lawn restoration
- Centralization of HVAC controls, elimination of independent local controls, and control infrastructure verification
- Replacement of pneumatic reheat controls with electric controls integrated into the Automated Logic BMS
- Preconstruction, bidding, and construction phase CMR Guaranteed Maximum Price services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Screening: Experience with Work of Similar Size and Scope as Required for this Contract | 35 |
| Screening: Organizational / Team Structure For This Contract | 30 |
| Screening: Past Performance Data | 20 |
| Screening: Partnering Experience | 15 |
| Interview: Experience | 10 |
| Interview: Project Organization, Personnel Experience, and Qualifications | 30 |
| Interview: Project Approach, Preliminary Project Plan, and BIM Utilization Plan | 20 |
| Interview: Past Performance on CMR Projects, GC projects, or Other Relevant Performance Data | 15 |
| Interview: Schedule Performance | 15 |
| Interview: Safety Record | 10 |
Minimum qualifications
- DAS Contractor Classification: Construction Manager At Risk (CMR) Project (Group C)
- Firm must meet contract limitations specified in 1210 QBS Guidelines for Selection and Contract Limits
- Demonstrated successful completion of similar projects on schedule, on budget, and to required quality
- Team organization and staffing located in the northeast (New England, New York, and New Jersey)
- Key Personnel with 3 to 5 years primary involvement in similar scope, complexity, and dollar value
- Prior projects as General Contractor or Construction Manager as Agent do not qualify as CMR Project Experience
Documents to include with your response
- Form 1212.0
- Form 1212.1
- Form 1212.2 (Division 2) including Attachment 2.1 Campaign Contribution Certification and Attachment 2.2 Nondiscrimination Certification
- Form 1212.3
- Form 1212.4 (Division 4 - CT330 Part I) including summaries of five current or recent projects, organization chart, and resumes
- Form 1212.5 (Division 5 - CT330 Part II)
- Form 1212.6
- 00 41 25 CMR Technical Proposal (for shortlisted firms)
- 00 42 23 CMR Price Proposal (for shortlisted firms)
Key dates
- Web Advertisement Date
- Friday, November 6, 2026
- QBS Submittal Booklets Due Date
- 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2026
- Shortlisting/Screening Meeting for DAS
- Friday, December 11, 2026
- RFP Invitation Letter to Shortlisted Firms & 00 11 19.2 Notice of RFP for CMR Services
- Monday, December 28, 2026
- RFP Web Advertisement Date on CTsource for Shortlisted Firms
- Tuesday, January 19, 2027
- MANDATORY Site Visit Meeting with Shortlisted Firms
- Wednesday, January 27, 2027
- Last Date for Shortlisted Firms to Submit RFP Questions to DAS
- Wednesday, February 3, 2027
- RFP Due Date on CTsource
- Monday, March 8, 2027
- Selection/Interview Meeting with Shortlisted Firms
- Tuesday, April 6, 2027
- Email Notification Sent to Apparent Best Value Proposer
- Tuesday, April 20, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the CTsource e-Procurement System
- Instructions
- Upload one complete PDF QBS Submittal Booklet created with bookmarks to the firm's legal entity CTsource account; file size shall not exceed 10mb
Contract details
- Term
- 540 Calendar Days from Construction Start Date to Substantial Completion Date
- Estimated value
- $18,425,000.00
- Place of performance
- 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Documents, Business Credentials, and Insurance Verification documents required per Form 1150 and Form 1269.1 within 14 calendar days of conditional selection notification