Project Information

Bid Title

300285 ELUR – Lots F & C Building Demolition / Parking Lot

Issuing Agency

University of Connecticut

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Nov 25, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 23, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

300285

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Project Description

300285 ELUR – Lots F & C Building Demolition / Parking Lot

Number	300285
Open	11/25/2025
Close	12/23/2025 2:00 PM EDT
Type	ITB - Invitation to Bid
Pre-Bid	Non-Mandatory 12/03/2025 10:00 AM EDT 3 Discovery Drive, Purchasing Bid Room Storrs, Connecticut 06269 United States Map It
RFI	12/10/2025 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	300172-Solicitation-Information-Sheet-1 .pdf

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SOLICITATION INFORMATION SHEET

CONSTRUCTION - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The University of Connecticut is accepting Statement of Qualifications for:

RFQ RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2025

PROJECT NUMBER: 300172

PROJECT NAME:

New Commissary Building

PROJECT LOCATION: Storrs Campus – W-Lot

PROCUREMENT AGENT: Cesar Alonzo, cesar.alonzo@uconn.edu, (860) 486-0012

INTENT OF THIS SOLICITATION: The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is to solicit

experienced Construction Manager at Risk companies to provide pre-construction, planning, and

construction services construct a New Commissary Building at the Storrs Campus W Lot that is

approximately 28,800 gross square feet in size.

LOCATION OF THIS SOLICITATION: Submit a Statement of Qualifications (“Proposal”) for this solicitation

through the HuskyBuy Portal:

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

SBE/MBE PARTICIPATION: The University of Connecticut is committed to providing a professionally

inclusive environment within which small and minority businesses are encouraged to participate in the

procurement experience. As such, we encourage participation by Small (SBE) businesses, Minority-Owned

(MBE) businesses, Woman-Owned (WBE) businesses, and businesses owned by persons with a disability

(DisBE), certified as such by the Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services Supplier Diversity

Division. For further information, visit: https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Services/Licensing-Certification-

Permitting-and-Codes/Small-Minority-Business-Center. To learn about the University of Connecticut’s

Supplier Diversity Program, visit: https://supplierdiversity.ubs.uconn.edu. Additionally, the University

encourages Connecticut-based businesses to participate in this public solicitation process.

CRITICAL DATES:

Pre-Proposal Conference Date and Time

Pre-Proposal Conference Location

Q&A (RFI) Due Date and Time

November 18, 2025

10:00 am

PURCHASING BID ROOM, 3 DISCOVERY DRIVE,

STORRS CT 06238

December 3, 2025

2:00 pm

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Proposal Due Date and Time

December 11, 2025

2:00 pm

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: During the Pre-Proposal Conference, the RFQ and Scope of Work will be

discussed. There also will be an opportunity to view existing conditions (if applicable). The Pre-Proposal

Conference is not mandatory, however, interested Proposers are strongly encouraged to attend.

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.

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.

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

any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which they may discover upon examination of the contract

documents.

Any and all interpretations of the 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 Proposer to receive such clarification/addendum or interpretation shall not release a Proposer from the

obligations under its Proposal as submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS: This is a two-part Quality-Based Selection solicitation process. During

the first part, a Proposer shall 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. Proposals shall be

evaluated utilizing the objective technical criteria listed within the RFQ, as well as any additional

information obtained from persons or other sources identified in the Proposal with the intent of

developing a shortlist of qualified Proposers.

During the second part of the process, the short-listed Proposers are invited to submit a Cost Proposal

during the Request for Proposal phase. The University may choose to interview t h e short-listed

Proposers as part of the selection process; however, the Proposer should not assume interviews will be

conducted. The technical proposal shall be a “stand-alone” document and may be the sole basis of

selection.

PROJECT SCHEDULE/DURATION:

• Anticipated Contract Issuance/Notice to Proceed: March 1, 2026

• Construction is planned to start: March 1, 2027

• Construction Duration: 15 months

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK: The project will construct a New Commissary Building at W Lot

that is approximately 28,800 gross square feet in size.

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Site elements will include site utilities, emergency generator, tractor trailer delivery access, landscape,

hardscape and regrading to adjacent parking areas.

Program elements include but are not limited to a central kitchen, bulk freezers, bulk refrigeration, bulk dry

storage, loading docks, shipping/receiving, Husky Harvest Food Pantry, coffee production, test kitchen, bakery

sales, dish room/pot wash, offices, conference room, laundry and support spaces (ie locker rooms, restrooms,

elevator, stairs, janitorial, MEP tel/data rooms, equipment maintenance room, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSER: All Proposers must provide information/documentation with their

submission that demonstrates the following:

- DAS CLASSIFICATION: Proposers must be prequalified by the Department of Administrative Services

in the specified classification for this Project (CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK GROUP (B OR C))

as of the due date of the RFQ.

- FINANCIAL ABILITY: The Proposer must demonstrate the financial ability and bonding capacity to

complete a construction project with a minimum value of at least $23,000,000. See the Financial

Ability Prequalification Requirements Document for further information.

- NARRATIVE OF PROJECT APPROACH: Prepare a Narrative that demonstrates your Company’s

understanding of the Scope of Work for this Project. Concisely present an approach that includes the

following:

a. Technical Approach: Describe your Company’s approach, which demonstrates your understanding of

the needs of this Project, including your Company's process for completing a Scope of Work within a

proposed schedule, including Pre-Construction and Construction activities.

b. Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Describe your Company’s process and procedure for managing

and assuring quality during construction activities.

c. Cost Control and Budgeting: Describe your Company’s approach to developing both project and

construction cost estimates and managing costs once budgets are developed.

d. Supplier Diversity: Describe your Company’s approach to meeting the set-aside goals and CHRO

requirements for this Project.

e. If submitting as a joint venture, describe the proposed joint venture arrangement between the

joint venture partners.

- PREVIOUS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Describe the overall qualifications of the Proposer, including

background in this field and the services that it provides. Utilize the Previous Relevant Experience Form,

Const CM-RFQ provided with this RFQ.

a. It is recommended that the Proposer provide three (3) examples of projects that are in progress or

completed within the past ten (10) years, comparable in size, scope, and similar environment to this

Project, with an emphasis on primary scope of food service and extensive kitchen equipment

installation.

b. It is recommended that the examples have a construction value of $15,000,000.

c. A detailed description of the work performed and how it relates to the Scope of Work outlined in

the RFQ shall be included.

d. Projects with any information on the Form stated as “confidential” may not be considered.

e. If a joint venture is proposed, provide project examples demonstrating that the joint venture

partners have worked together. Include a description and percentage of the work performed by

each joint venture partner.

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- PROPOSED TEAM QUALIFICATIONS: The Proposer must demonstrate the ability to staff the Project

with high quality, experienced personnel. Describe the qualifications and responsibilities of the key

personnel who will be assigned to the Project including their experience on similar assignments and

their specific responsibilities for the proposed Project. Utilize the Resume for Proposed Key Personnel,

Const-RFQ/ITB provided with this RFQ.

a. It is recommended that the Proposer provide Resumes for the following positions: Project

Executive, Project Manager, and Project Superintendent. Only provide resumes for the key project

team; do not include resumes for personnel not assigned to the team.

b. Provide an Organizational Chart that identifies the primary team members’ roles, including any

subconsultants for this Project.

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

1. Supplier Diversity Certificate: If certified, provide your Company’s current Supplier Diversity Certificate

issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services.

2. Joint Venture Agreement: If a joint venture is proposed, provide the Joint Venture Agreement.

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.

JOINT VENTURE: If submitting as a joint venture, a new HuskyBuy Vendor Profile must be created with

the joint venture company name and the Proposal must be submitted under this profile; it cannot be

submitted under one of the joint venture partners’ profile.

SELF-PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT: The Construction Manager At-Risk is not permitted to complete

any portion of the construction work with its own forces. The Construction Manager is responsible for

developing subcontractor bid packages, conducting a solicitation process for each established bid

package, and contracting with the subcontractors to complete the construction work.

SET-ASIDE REQUIREMENTS: The Set-Aside Requirement for this Project is that (1) not less than thirty

percent (30%) of the Guaranteed Maximum 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 Guaranteed Maximum 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). The Construction

Manager is responsible for ensuring that the S/MBEs they have selected are eligible Connecticut-certified

S/MBE contractors.

End of Solicitation Information Sheet

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• NAICS 238910Site Preparation Contractors
• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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