Invitation to Bid for Construction Services

The State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking qualified general contractors to replace the chiller system at the Solnit South facility located at 915 River Rd., Middletown, CT 06457 (Project ID BI‑YS‑184). This is a construction‑focused solicitation covering demolition of the existing equipment, installation of a new chiller, related mechanical and electrical work, and compliance with state statutes on subcontractor certification and spending allocation. The estimated contract value is $1,334,700. Bids exceeding $1,000,000 require pre‑qualification, and all bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting to obtain the full set of specifications and drawings. • Scope: Remove existing chiller, install new high‑efficiency chiller, associated piping, controls, and electrical connections. • Location: Solnit South, 915 River Rd., Middletown, CT 06457. • Estimated value: $1.33 M (estimated total provided). • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (date not specified) to receive full design documents. • Pre‑qualification required for bids > $1 M. • Compliance with Connecticut General Statutes §§ 4a‑60, 4a‑60g, 46a‑68b‑f for subcontractor certification. • Submission deadline: 2026‑10‑13 (UTC).