News Advisory
April 15, 2008
Volume XXIII, Number 4
Compiled by the state Department of Public Works Public Information Office. For additional information see
State of Connecticut April 15, 2008
Dept. of Public Works For Immediate Release
Public Information Office Contact: Patrick T. Nolan
StateOfficeBuilding, Rm. 437 Communications Spec. (Mgr.)
165 Capitol Avenue 860-713-5790
Hartford, CT06106
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MARCH 28, 2008 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: Community College System
Project: Funds approved to finance the design of the Phase 2 improvements to TunxisCommunity College in Farmington (Project Number: BI-CTC-426). This project consists of renovations to 34,000 square feet of the existing “300 Building” and construction of a new 20,000 square foot building to house administrative and faculty space in accordance with the college’s facilities master plan
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 04-2, Sec. 2(j)(3) $2,221,622.
Agency: Community College System
Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements at various community colleges (BI-CTC-9000). Work includes the demolition of the NorthBuilding at NorthwesternConnecticutCommunity College in Winsted, and emergency / minor capital projects at community colleges as needed.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 21(j)(1)(C ) $673,750.
Agency: Department of Education
Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements at various technical high schools (BI-RT-1000). Work includes fire code, plumbing, electrical and PA system improvements in Ansonia; HVAC improvements in Groton, Meriden, Torrington and Willimantic, with restroom improvements also in Willimantic; plumbing improvements in Middletown; fire code improvements in Milford; plumbing, ventilation and floor improvements in Stamford; and emergency / minor capital projects at needed.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 21(i) $500,000.
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Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to finance infrastructure repairs and improvements at various state-owned facilities (BI-2B-9000). Work includes designs for roof work at 18-20 Trinity Street and 505 Hudson Street in Hartford and at 9 Windsor Avenue in Windsor; the design for an elevator replacement at 200 Folly Brook Boulevard in Wethersfield; a roof replacement at the Campbell Building at Uncas Campus in Norwich; demolition of a water tower at the Altobello Campus in Meriden; and emergency / minor capital projects at needed.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 21(d)(2) $1,265,000.
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DPW ARCHITECT / ENGINEER / ARTIST CONTRACTS SIGNED
Jan. 2, 2008 Contract Number: OC-DPW-AUD-0008
Project: On-call claims auditor contract.
Design Professional: Stephen Toffolon of Marsh USA, Inc., Hartford.
Mar. 5, 2008 Contract Number: OC-DPW-ARC-0027
Project: Architect’s contract for on-call services.
Design Professional: Kenneth Pilon of Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC, Wethersfield.
Mar. 14, 2008 Contract Number: OC-DPW-ARC-0030
Project: Architect’s contract for on-call services.
Design Professional: Julia O’Brien of BL Companies Connecticut, Inc., Meriden.
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DPW REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
The state Department of Public Works has been authorized to retain consultants/firms to work on the contracts/projects described below.
Qualification submittal deadline: April 9, 2008.
ENGINEER AND CONSULTANT DESIGN TEAM: Contract Number: BI-RC-368-ENG. For the Central Connecticut State University East Campus Infrastructure Project. The estimated construction budget for this project is $10,940,500.
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Qualification submittal deadline: April 30, 2008.
DESIGN/BUILD CRITERIA ARCHITECT: Contract Number: BI-RS-278D-BCA. For a new 450-space parking garage at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven.
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DPW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS SIGNED
Mar. 18, 2008 Project Number: BI-RT-176(12)
Project: Energy conservation improvements at the Stamford Campus of the University of Connecticut.
Engineer: Fuss & O’Neill, Manchester
Contractor: Harrington Engineering, Inc., Rocky Hill.
Amount of contract: $468,000.
Completion time: 180 calendar days.
Mar. 18, 2008 Project Number: BI-2B-029B
Project: Lower level renovations at 80 Washington Street in Hartford.
Architect: Bianco Giolitto Weston Architects, LLC, Middletown.
Contractor: Mazzarella Builders, Inc., Kensington, CT06037
Amount of contract: $1,425,767.
Completion time: 240 calendar days.
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DPW INVITATIONS TO BID CONSTRUCTION
Advertisement #08-11 Mar. 21, 2008
Project: Utility improvements at Somers Correctional Complex in Somers (Project Number: BI-JA-438)
Cost estimate range: $3,700,000. - $4,100,000.
Completion time: 365 calendar days.
Bid opening date: May 7, 2008
Advertisement #08-12 Apr. 11, 2008
Project: New police facility at EasternConnecticutStateUniversity in Willimantic (Project Number: BI-RW-260).
Cost estimate range: $2,200,000. - $2,400,000.
Completion time: 365 calendar days.
Bid opening date: May 14, 2008
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Advertisement #08-13 Apr. 11, 2008
Project: Addition and renovations at the Forensic Science Laboratory, Phase III, at 278 Colony Street, Meriden (Project Number: BI-N-316).
Cost estimate range: $5,074,000. - $5,608,000.
Completion time: 365 calendar days.
Bid opening date: May 21, 2008
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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.
Need: In the Norwich area, to lease a total of 5,306 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 24 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.
Solicitation Number: LP 08-14.
Closing date: Mar. 28, 2008.
Need: In Norwich, to lease a total of 6,128 to 7,170 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 16 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Judicial Branch, Support Enforcement Services.
Solicitation Number: LP 08-15.
Closing date: Apr. 22, 2008.
Need: In the East Lyme area, to lease a total of 13,319 net usable square feet of warehouse space with parking for four cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Department of Correction Food Services Warehouse.
Solicitation Number: LP 08-16.
Closing date: Apr. 18, 2008.
Need: In Bridgeport, to lease a total of 12,678 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 39 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Department of Correction – Parole and Community Services Office.
Solicitation Number: LP 08-17.
Closing date: Apr. 18, 2008.
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Need: In Waterbury, within close proximity to 95 Thomaston Avenue, to lease a total of 4,304 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 36 cars 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, Young Adult Services.
Solicitation Number: LP 08-18.
Closing date: Apr. 30, 2008.