News Advisory
February 15, 2006
Volume XXI, Number 2
Compiled by the state Department of Public Works Public Information Office. For additional information see
State of Connecticut February 15, 2006
Dept. of Public Works For Immediate Release
Public Information Office Contact: Patrick T. Nolan
StateOfficeBuilding, Rm. 439 Communications Spec. (Mgr.)
165 Capitol Avenue 860-713-5790
Hartford, CT06106
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JANUARY 27, 2006 BOND COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Note: The Bond Commission often allocates funds at various stages of a project. Therefore, the total cost of a project may differ from the amount shown.
Agency: Commission on Culture and Tourism
Project: Funds approved to finance the purchase of the historic property abutting the PrudenceCrandallHouseMuseum in Canterbury, known as the John Carter House. Constructed about 1760, it is on the State and National Registers of Historical Places. The property is a 2,670 square foot two-story colonial dwelling on .55 acres of land along with a detached garage/barn, located at 5 South Canterbury Road, Canterbury, owned by David Ferguson.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 2(k)(2) $485,000.
Agency: Community College System
Project: Funds approved to award a construction contract for a new technology building at NaugatuckValleyCommunity College in Waterbury (Project Number: BI-CTC-387). The project consists of a new 100,000 square foot technology building to replace the existing 35-year old technology facility and will also permit the elimination of antiquated modular buildings.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 01-2, Sec. 2(i )(4) $27,955,948.
S.A. 01-2, Sec. 17(f)(1)(B) 1,000,000.
S.A. 98-9, Sec. 2(d)(5) previous funding 1,925,000.
S.A. 92-3, Sec. 2(n)(1) 500,000.
Total $31,380,948.
Agency: ConnecticutStateUniversity System
Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements to general fund facilities at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven (BI-RS-2000).
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Southern ConnecticutStateUniversity (Cont’d.)
Includes mechanical and electrical system repairs, energy conservation/code upgrades, classroom upgrades, bathroom upgrades, door hardware replacements, improved sidewalks, upgraded corridors in academic buildings, a campus-wide traffic, parking and land use study and emergency/minor capital projects as needed.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 04-2, Sec. 2(k)(4) $1,310,000.
Agency: ConnecticutStateUniversity System
Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements to general fund facilities at CentralConnecticutStateUniversity in New Britain (BI-RC-2000). Includes roof replacement and repairs, classroom renovations, faculty and administrative office renovations, building exterior and site improvements, building interior and code improvements, security improvements, an East Campus Feasibility Study, and emergency/minor capital projects as needed.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 04-3, Sec. 2(c )(2)(B) $600,000.
Agency: ConnecticutStateUniversity System
Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements to general fund facilities at WesternConnecticutStateUniversity in Danbury (BI-RD-2000). Includes exterior emergency lighting, access control improvements, improvements to the Westside classroom student study areas, code/life safety repairs, and emergency/minor capital projects as needed.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 04-2, Sec. 2(k)(3) $240,000.
Agency: ConnecticutStateUniversity System
Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements to general fund facilities at EasternConnecticutStateUniversity in Willimantic (BI-RW-2000). Includes updating signage, a campus-wide landscape master plan, office renovations, road and walkway improvements, classroom improvements, HVAC upgrades, campus-wide flooring improvements, facilities storage improvements, repairs to Knight House porch, electrical and lighting improvements, code improvements and renovations at Perimeter Houses, code improvement design for Shafer Hall, and emergency/minor capital projects as needed.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 2(p)(5)(A) $652,191.
S.A. 04-2, Sec. 2(k)(5) 31,500.
P.A. 04-3, Sec. 2(c )(5)(A) 96,609.
Total $780,300.
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Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to finance renovations to the second floor, and the design for renovations to the third and fourth floors, at 18-20 Trinity Street in Hartford. The second floor renovations will accommodate the Office of State Ethics. The third and fourth floor designs are for the complete renovation of 18,500 square feet of office space for use by multiple agencies.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 2(f)(2) $525,000.
Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to finance the settlement of two claims arising from the project to develop the new CapitalCommunity College at the former G. Fox Building in Hartford (BI-CTC-377). One claim is for operating charges during construction for the common areas for the period January – August 2002, based on a 40% / 60% distribution. The state owns 40% of the property while 60% is owned by Hartford Downtown Revival LLC. The second claim is for design and construction costs incurred by Hartford Downtown Revival LLC for improvements to the college’s main entrance off the common area.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 01-2, Sec. 2(b)(1) $452,000.
Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to finance the settlement of damages arising from a judgment condemning the long-term leasehold rights of Richardson Redo LLC to 9 parking spaces for use as an outdoor daycare center playground by CapitalCommunity College in Hartford (BI-CTC-377). The state had acquired the property from the City of Hartford, located on a parking deck adjacent to the former G. Fox Building, as part of the project for development of the new space for CapitalCommunity College. At the time, Richardson Redo LLC possessed long-term leasehold rights to the spaces contemplated for use by the daycare center. Subsequent negotiations to rent the spaces failed after which the state sought and secured a judgment condemning the leasehold rights.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 01-2, Sec. 17(a)(1) $119,000.
Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to finance the estimated costs of the ongoing Statewide Asbestos Abatement Program (BI-2B-1000).
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 2(f)(1) $5,000,000.
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Agency: Judicial Branch
Project: Funds approved to finance construction of a recreation addition to the New HavenJuvenileDetentionCenter at 239 Whalley Avenue, New Haven (BI-JD-1000).
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 02-1, Sec. 17(h)(1) $500,000.
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DPW ARCHITECT / ENGINEER / ARTIST CONTRACTS SIGNED
Jan. 31, 2006 Project Number: BI-RC-324
Project: Architect’s contract for professional services for a site selection study for a new academic building at CentralConnecticutStateUniversity in New Britain.
Design Professional: Steven Brittan of Burt Hill Kosar Rittelman Associates of Connecticut, Inc., Butler, PA.
Feb. 3, 2006 Project Number: BI-CTC-409
Project: Construction administration contract for professional services for design phase services for the downtown GatewayCommunity College in New Haven.
Design Professional: Robert van Akin of Gilbane Building Company, Glastonbury.
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DPW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS SIGNED
Jan. 27, 2006 Project Number: BI-RT-829
Project: Additions and renovations at HenryAbbottTechnicalHigh School in Danbury.
Architect: Tai Soo Kim Partners, Hartford.
Contractor: O & G Industries, Inc., Torrington.
Amount of contract: $40,155,000.
Completion time: 660 calendar days.
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DPW INVITATIONS TO BID CONSTRUCTION
Advertisement #06-13 Item #13 Jan. 20, 2006
Project: General renovations, water main distribution system replacement, at the Veterans Home, 287 West Street, in Rocky Hill (Project Number: BI-C-265).
Cost estimate range: $3,300,000. - $3,600,000.
Completion time: 365 calendar days.
Bid opening date: Feb. 15, 2006.
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Advertisement #06-14 Item #14 Jan. 27, 2006
Project: Additions and renovations to Mohegan Campus, NorwichTechnicalHigh School, in Norwich (Project Number: BI-RT-838).
Cost estimate range: $41,000,000. - $46,000,000.
Completion time: 850 calendar days.
Bid opening date: Mar. 8, 2006.
Advertisement #06-15 Item #15 Jan. 20, 2006
Project: New adult care facility at the State Department of Veterans’ Affairs, 287 West Street, in Rocky Hill (Project Number: BI-C-261).
Cost estimate range: $22,300,000. - $25,900,000.
Completion time: 540 calendar days.
Bid opening date: Feb. 22, 2006.
Advertisement #06-09-I Item #9 Feb. 8, 2006
Project: Upgrade of the fire alarm system to current code at 25 Sigourney Street in Hartford (Project Number: BI-2B-215).
Cost estimate range: $289,000. - $319,400.
Completion time: 180 calendar days.
Bid opening date: Mar. 9,2006.
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DPW INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR SALE OF LAND
Need: In the Valley Region, Derby, Shelton, Ansonia, Seymour, Oxford or Beacon Falls, Windham, with access to major highway systems, an offer to sell the State a parcel of land with a minimum of 10 acres on which the State Department of Public Works would construct a new Fire Training School. The school will consist of several structures, classroom buildings, fire training props, and surface parking lots. A public water supply and municipal sanitary sewer must be within 500 feet of the proposed parcel. The site will have the ability to develop a static water source. The property should be zoned for commercial or industrial use. A setback and or a substantial buffer from residential zones is required.
Solicitation Number: PP 06-05.
Closing date: Mar. 3, 2006
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DPW INVITATIONS TO SUBMIT LEASE PROPOSALS
Note: The premises must be in compliance with all of the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, and be accessible to public transportation. Offers from option holders cannot be considered.
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Need: In Torrington, to lease 10,183 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 40 vehicles for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Department of Social Services.
Solicitation Number: LP 06-02.
Closing date: Feb. 17, 2006.
Need: In West Haven, to lease 7,280 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 26 vehicles for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Solicitation Number: LP 06-04.
Closing date: Feb. 21, 2006.