Project Information

Bid Title

300246 Coventry Boat House

Issuing Agency

University of Connecticut

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Jan 5, 2026

Closing Date

Jan 22, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

300246

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Project Description

300246 Coventry Boat House

Number	300246
Open	12/19/2025
Close	1/22/2026 2:00 PM
Type	ITB - Invitation to Bid
Pre-Bid	Non Mandatory 1/06/2026 2:00 PM UPDATED 44 Lake Street UPDATED Coventry, Connecticut 06238 United States Map It
RFI	1/13/2026 2:00 PM
Contact	Chris Peters chris.peters@uconn.edu (860) 486-6324
Details	Only previously prequalified contractors may submit a bid for this project.
Documents	300246-Solicitation-Information-Sheet .pdf 300246-Project-Information-Sheet .pdf .pdf

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SOLICITATION INFORMATION SHEET

CONSTRUCTION - GENERAL CONTRACTOR/TRADE CONTRACTOR

INVITATION TO BID

The University of Connecticut is accepting sealed Bids for:

ITB RELEASE DATE: December 19, 2025

PROJECT NUMBER: 300246

PROJECT NAME:

Coventry Boat House

PROJECT LOCATION: 44 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238

PROCUREMENT AGENT: Chris Peters, chris.peters@uconn.edu, 860-486-6324

INTENT OF THIS SOLICITATION: The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) is to solicit bids for the

Coventry Boat House project.

LOCATION OF THIS SOLICITATION: Submit a Bid for this solicitation through the HuskyBuy Portal:

https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite.

CRITICAL DATES:

Pre-Bid Conference Date and Time

Pre-Bid Conference Location

Q&A (RFI) Due Date and Time

Bid Due Date and Time

Scope Review Meeting (with lowest

qualified Bidder)

1/6/2026

2:00 PM

44 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238

1/13/2026

2:00 PM

1/22/2026

2:00 PM

1/26/2026

10:00 AM

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: During the Pre-Bid Conference, the ITB and Scope of Work will be discussed. There

also will be an opportunity to view existing conditions (if applicable). The Pre-Bid Conference is not

mandatory, however, interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION QUESTIONS: 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.

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CLARIFICATIONS, ADDENDA, and INTERPRETATIONS: Bidders shall promptly notify the University of any

ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which they may discover upon examination of the plans, specifications,

and contract documents.

Any and all interpretations of the drawings, specifications, RFI Responses, contract documents, and

supplemental instructions, will be in the form of a clarification/addendum, and posted as part of the

HuskyBuy sourcing event. Failure of a Bidder to receive any such clarification/addendum or interpretation

shall not release a Bidder from the obligations under its Bid as submitted.

BID OPENING: Bid openings are conducted via virtual conference at 2:15 p.m. on the due date. It is the

responsibility of the Bidder to request access to the bid opening prior to the bid due date and time via

email to the Procurement Agent listed for this solicitation.

CONSIDERATION OF BIDS: 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.

ELIGIBLE PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS: The following Contractors are prequalified and may submit a bid for

this Project:

• All State Construction Inc

• BRD Builders LLC

• Carlin Construction Company, LLC

• Connecticut Carpentry Corporation

• Daniel O'Connells Sons Inc

• DEF Services Group, Ltd

• Dimeo Construction Company

• Diversity Construction Group

• Downes Construction Company

• G. Donovan Associates, Inc.

• JLY Enterprises LLC

• KBE Building Corporation

• Kronenberger & Sons Restoration LLC

• Lee Kennedy Co., Inc.

• Loureiro Building Construction, LLC

• Mattern Construction, Inc.

• Noble Construction & Management Inc

• Nosal Builders, Inc.

• O&G Industries, Inc.

• Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc.

• Richards Corporation

• Sarazin General Contractors, Inc.

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• Scope Construction Company Inc.

• The Associated Construction Company

• The Morganti Group, Inc.

• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

• Turner Construction Company

• Western Buiders, Inc.

• Wohlsen Construction Company, Inc.

• Zlotnick Construction

PROJECT SCHEDULE/DURATION:

• Anticipated Contract Issuance/Notice to Proceed: February, 27 2025

• Construction Start: 3/2/2026

• Project Duration: 11 Months

• Boat Storage Area Complete: August 2026

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Liquidated Damages of Five Hundred Dollars 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.

WAGE RATES: 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: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_557.htm#sec_31-53.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work includes the complete demolition of the existing facility, including removal of the

oil tanks and septic tank, as well as all associated site work and utility connections. Demolition activities and

the connection to the town-owned sewer system will be permitted by the Town of Coventry.

The project also includes construction of a new 6,000-square-foot facility, repaving of the parking

areas, and backfilling of the site to create proper grades for ramps and access to the boat storage area. A

gravel pathway to the lake is also included.

The proposed building will be a slab-on-grade wood structure designed for year-round use. The

conditioned portion of the building will include student and coach lounges, as well as restroom facilities. A

new propane tank will also be required.

COST PROPOSAL: Submit a Cost Proposal utilizing the Form provided. No substitution of the Form is

permitted.

FINANCIAL ABILITY: The lowest responsible Bidder will be required to submit their Company’s financial

documents within 5 business days of notification from the University. The financial documents must

demonstrate the Company’s ability to complete a construction project with a minimum value of at least

$2,750,000. See the Financial Ability Prequalification Requirements Document for further information.

Failure of the lowest responsible Bidder to submit financial documents during the specified timeframe or

failure to pass the University’s financial requirements will result in a non-responsive Bid.

Note: Financial documents are not required to be submitted with your Company’s bid submission.

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MISCELLANEOUS REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The Bid shall include the following documents:

1. SEEC Form 10: Review the SEEC Form 10: Notice to Executive Branch State Contractors and Prospective

State Contractors of Campaign Contribution and Solicitation Limitations (acknowledgment of receipt

of the explanation of prohibitions) and upload the executed Form where applicable. The Form can be

found at: https://seec.ct.gov/Portal/data/forms/ContrForms/seec_form_10_final.pdf.

2. Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report: Review the Commission on Human Rights and

Opportunities Bidder Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders and upload the

completed Report where applicable. The Form can be found at: https://portal.ct.gov/-

/media/DDS/conversion/NotificationtoBidders1.pdf.

3. Bid Security: A bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check

issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the University of Connecticut (reference

the attached bid bond form) must accompany all bids if the Total Bid Amount is over $50,000.00. Bid

bonds must be issued by a surety licensed in Connecticut and listed on the Department of Treasury’s

Listing of Approved Sureties with an underwriting limitation of no less than the full amount of the bid.

The bid security shall be in the amount equal to TEN PERCENT (10%) of the amount of the bid. In lieu

of a bid bond or certified check, a letter of credit that shall be in the amount of TEN PERCENT (10%)

of the total bid amount for a bid valued less than $100,000 and in the amount of twenty-five percent

(25%) of the bid amount for any bid value that exceeds $100,000 may be submitted.

CONTRACT: A draft of the contract has been provided with the solicitation documents. The University

reserves the right to modify the contract or waive any informality as it deems to be in the best interest of

the University. By submitting a Proposal, your Company accepts the contract and any modifications that

the University deems necessary to it without exception. Proposers will be notified of any modifications

to the contract made by the University. Any exceptions to the contract submitted by the Proposer will

not be considered.

SET-ASIDE REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Listed below is a sample of suggested categories (if applicable) and possibilities for the breakout of the

schedule of values for inclusion of S/MBE participation:

01 – General Conditions: temporary electric and wiring; cleaning

02 – Existing Conditions: demolition and salvage; abatement

03 – Concrete: sidewalks and flatwork

05 - Metals: metal stairs and railings; miscellaneous metals; decorative metal

06 - Woods Plastics and Composites: rough carpentry and blocking

07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection: insulation; sealers and waterproofing

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08 – Openings: door hardware

09 – Finishes: tile installation; acoustic ceilings; flooring installations; painting and coatings;

firestopping

10 – Specialties: signage

12 – Furnishings: window treatments

14 – Conveying Equipment: lifts

23 – HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning): HVAC duct insulation

27 – Communications: low voltage cabling

28 – Electronic Safety & Security: fire alarm and security wiring

32 – Exterior Improvements: retaining walls; paving; fencing and gates; landscaping

44 – Pollution and Waste Control Equipment: trucking

End of Solicitation Information Sheet

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