News Advisory
July 15, 2010
Volume XXV, Number 7
Compiled by the state Department of Public Works Public Information Office. For additional information see www.ct.gov/dpw.
State of Connecticut July 15, 2010
Dept. of Public Works For Immediate Release
Public Information Office Contact: Patrick T. Nolan
State Office Building, Rm. 437 Communications Spec. (Mgr.)
165 Capitol Avenue 860-713-5790
Hartford, CT 06106
or www.ct.gov/dpw
JULY 13, 2010 BOND COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Agency: Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Project: Funds approved to finance the design of renovations to the Jenkins Laboratory at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven (Project Number: BI-P-086).
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(n)(1) $1,260,000.
Agency: Connecticut Community College System
Project: Funds approved to finance the design of fire code and sprinkler upgrades to the Lowe Building at Manchester Community College in Manchester (BI-CTC-415).
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(s)(2) $362,592.
Agency: Connecticut Community College System
Project: Funds approved to finance the design of parking lot repairs at Manchester Community College (BI-CTC-440). The project includes 685 existing parking spaces in Lot B and the construction of 225 new spaces, new lighting, drainage and landscaping improvements.
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(s)(2) $551,143.
Agency: Department of Children and Families
Project: Funds approved to finance renovations and improvements at various Department of Children and Families facilities (BI-YS-1000). Includes replacement of the hot water system in Building #4 at CJTS in Middletown, and emergency/minor capital projects at needed.
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 07-7, Sec. 21(0)(1) $234,430.
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Agency: Department of Higher Education
Project: Funds approved to finance the design of a new building for Charter Oak State College in New Britain (BI-HE-001). The project consists of the construction of a new building for the Board of State Academic Awards on the Central Connecticut State University campus. The 27,221 square foot site will serve as a work station area for faculty and will also be an office building and public meeting place.
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 09-2, Sec. 27(e) $2,500,000.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Project: Funds approved to finance renovations and improvements at various state-owned facilities (BI-MH-1000). Includes replacing the fire alarm system at Dutcher Hall and replacing the roof at the power plant, both at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown.
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(q)(1) $268,800.
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Project: Funds approved to award a construction contract to renovate the branch office of the Department of Motor Vehicles in Hamden (BI-MM-041). Renovations include ADA and code upgrades, new public counters and elevator, lighting and HVAC modifications, and entrance improvements.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 95-20, Sec. 22(e) $548,152.
S.A. 89-52, Sec. 2(d) $2,051,848.
Previous funding 200,000.
Total $2,800,000.
Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to finance the purchase of property and associated acquisition costs for relocation of the Valley Regional Fire School in Beacon Falls in accordance with the master plan (BI-FP-008). The property consists of 11.06 acres of land at 20, 24, 28, and 32 Lancaster Drive, Beacon Falls, owned by Pines Bridge Industrial, LLC.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 04-2, Sec. 2(d)(3) $950,000.
Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to provide additional resources for the development of a design build program (RFP) for new fire training schools in Fairfield and Burrville (Torrington) (BI-FP-011). The cost of these two projects will be approximately $16 million.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 04-2, Sec. 2(d)(3) $250,000.
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Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to finance design and building improvements at 129 Lafayette Street in Hartford (BI-2B-306). The project consists of electrical, mechanical, fire protection and code improvements. The facility will be used by the Connecticut State Library Museum of Connecticut History as a study center and storage area, and by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra as rehearsal space.
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(g)(1) $2,500,000.
Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to finance the purchase of property and associated acquisition costs for the Eastern Connecticut Regional Fire School in Willimantic in accordance with the master plan (BI-FP-015). The property consists of 22.6 acres of land, owned by the estate of Joseph Macha, located at 34 Lafayette Street, Willimantic.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 04-2, Sec. 2(d)(3) $500,000.
Agency: Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Project: Funds approved to finance various improvements at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs campus in Rocky Hill (BI-C-1000). Work includes construction of a Veterans Memorial adjacent to the Col. Raymond F. Gates Memorial Cemetery, and window replacements in Building 51.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 21(b) $562,100.
Agency: Judicial Branch
Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements at various judicial facilities (BI-JD-1000). Work includes ADA and code improvements, and emergency/minor security repairs and upgrades statewide.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 21(n) $590,000.
Agency: Military Department
Project: Funds approved to provide state matching support to finance various Military Department facilities (BI-Q-1000). Work includes replacing boilers, infrastructure improvements, and structural studies at various locations, and air quality improvements at the Hartford Armory.
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 09-2, Sec. 27(c) $732,000.
P.A. 07-7, Sec. 21(g)(1) 100,000.
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 2(i)(1) 310,000.
P.A. 99-242, Sec. 21(d) 58,000.
Federal funds 800,000.
Total $2,000,000.
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Agency: Military Department
Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements at various Military facilities (BI-Q-1000). Work includes emergency/minor capital projects, as needed.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 05-1, Sec. 21(f)(3) $75,000.
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DPW ARCHITECT / ENGINEER / ARTIST CONTRACTS SIGNED
June 15, 2010 Contract Number: BI-RS-248-CAc
Project: Construction administration contract for MEP renovations at Earl Hall, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven.
Design Professional: Jonathan Winikur of Strategic Building Solutions LLC, Old Saybrook.
June 15, 2010 Contract Number: BI-RS-249-CAc
Project: Construction administration contract for MEP renovations at Jennings Hall, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven.
Design Professional: Jonathan Winikur of Strategic Building Solutions LLC, Old Saybrook.
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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: August 3, 2010
ARCHITECT AND CONSULTING TEAM: Contract Number: BI-RW-295-ARC. Fine Arts Instructional Center at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic. The facility will house the entire fine arts program for the campus and will include public space for student and travelling art programs and support space; an auditorium to seat 1,100, a proscenium theatre to seat 350, and a black box space with seating for 150. It will also include classrooms, faculty offices, a lobby consisting of a café, gift shop, student lounge and gallery areas. The building will have high performance building design. Program space is estimated at 135,612 square feet. The project cost is $62,627,200.
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OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE: Contract Number: BI-RW-295-OR. Fine Arts Instructional Center at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic. Please see above details.
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DPW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS SIGNED
June 14, 2010 Project Number: BI-2B-315
Project: Energy upgrades at the Milford Courthouse, Milford, CT.
Contractor: L. Holzner Electric Company, Bridgeport.
Architect/Engineer: Fuss & O’Neill, Inc., Manchester.
Amount of contract: $741,900.
Completion time: 150 calendar days.
June 24, 2010 Project Number: BI-JD-327
Project: Restoration and repair of windows at the New London GA #10 Courthouse in New London.
Contractor: Sarazin General Contractors, Inc., North Windham.
Architect/Engineer: Tecton Architects, Inc., Hartford.
Amount of contract: $618,268.
Completion time: 224 calendar days.
June 24, 2010 Project Number: BI-Q-635
Project: Kitchen renovations in barracks 801, 802, 803 and 804 at Camp Rell in Niantic.
Contractor: Alma Construction Company, Inc., Manchester.
Architect/Engineer: Tecton Architects, Hartford.
Amount of contract: $289,900.
Completion time: 100 calendar days.
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DPW INVITATIONS TO BID CONSTRUCTION
Advertisement #10-31 June 18, 2010
Project: Southern Connecticut State University old Student Center renovations, School of Business, SCSU, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven (Project Number: BI-RS-258).
Cost estimate range: $4,393,000. - $4,855,000.
Completion time: 365 calendar days
Bid opening date: Aug. 4, 2010
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Advertisement #11-01-I July 9, 2010
Project: Milford Courthouse fire alarm system replacement in Milford (BI-JD-331).
Cost estimate range: $193,400. - $213,757.
Completion time: 180 calendar days
Bid opening date: Aug. 5, 2010
Advertisement #11-02-I July 9, 2010
Project: Vehicle services garage concrete floor slab repairs/replacement at Platt Technical High School in Milford (BI-RT-854).
Cost estimate range: $103,028. - $113,872.
Completion time: 70 calendar days
Bid opening date: Aug. 10, 2010
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DPW LEASES EXECUTED
Judicial Branch
Garde Arts Center, Inc.
70 Huntington Street, New London
Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall Corporation
Parking lots at: 165 Capitol Avenue and10 Clinton Street
Situated between Clinton Street and Trinity Street, Hartford