Project Information

Bid Title

FO501870 McMahon Residence Hall Roof Replacement

Issuing Agency

University of Connecticut

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Dec 1, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 22, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FO501870

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Project Description

FO501870 McMahon Residence Hall Roof Replacement

Number	FO501870
Open	12/01/2025
Close	12/22/2025 2:00 PM EDT
Type	RFQ - Request For Qualifications
Pre-Bid	N/A
RFI	12/11/2025 2:00 PM
Contact	Chris Peters chris.peters@uconn.edu (860) 486-6324
Details	Pre-qualification is open to general contractors with previous experience in the scope needed for this project To access this bid document in our HuskyBuy self-service online portal, please click this link: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite If you need assistance in preparing your online bid submittal please reach out to the contact listed for this solicitation.
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SOLICITATION INFORMATION SHEET

CONSTRUCTION - GENERAL CONTRACTOR/TRADE CONTRACTOR

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The University of Connecticut is accepting Statement of Qualifications for:

RFQ RELEASE DATE: 12/1/2025

PROJECT NUMBER: FO501870

PROJECT NAME:

McMahon Residence Hall Roof Replacement

PROJECT LOCATION: Storrs Campus, 2007 Hillside Rd, Storrs, CT 06269

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

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

Contractor services for the McMahon Residence Hall Roof Replacement project.

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:

Q&A (RFI) Due Date and Time

Proposal Due Date and Time

12/11/2025

12/22/2025

2:00 PM

2:00 PM

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: 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 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 Invitation to Bid phase. The Cost Proposals are opened during a public opening and the lowest

responsible Bidder is determined after review of the submissions.

PROJECT SCHEDULE/DURATION:

• Anticipated Contract Issuance/Notice to Proceed: March 2026

• Construction is planned to start: May 18, 2026

• Construction Duration: 10 weeks

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK: Removal of the existing roof assembly on the North and South

towers along with the loading canopy roof at the South Tower. Existing roof assembly to be removed down

to the base layer underlayment, including all parapet caps and flashing at the perimeter and roof

penetrations. Install a new roofing assembly complying with FM Global standards, 2021 International Energy

Conservation Code and the 2021 International Building Code roof assembly, rooftop structure, and Fire

Classification.

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 (Roofing) 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 $1,400,000. See the Financial Ability

Prequalification Requirements Document for further information.

- 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-RFQ/ITB provided with this RFQ.

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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 roofing.

b. It is recommended that the examples have a construction value of $1,000,000.

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.

- 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

Superintendent and Project Manager. Only provide Resumes for the key project team; do not

include Resumes for personnel not assigned to the team.

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.

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.

SELF-PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT: If awarded this contract, the Contractor shall be required to

perform not less than ten percent (10%) of the Total Contract Price with its own forces.

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.

End of Solicitation Information Sheet

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238160Roofing Contractors

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