Solar Panels at YWCA Hartford Region

The State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for the design‑build installation of a new solar‑panel system on the flat roof of the YWCA Hartford Region’s two‑story office building located at 135 Broad Street, Hartford, CT. The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and related services necessary to complete the solar‑energy installation, including mounting structures, electrical wiring, inverters, and connection to the building’s existing power system. The eight‑story residential tower on the same campus is expressly excluded. This is a traditional Invitation to Bid (ITB) open to all vendors, with a “no‑line‑item” bid format, meaning the contractor will submit a single lump‑sum price for the entire project. • Project location: 135 Broad St., Hartford, CT (ZIP 06105) • Work type: Solar photovoltaic (PV) system installation on a flat commercial roof • Required deliverables: Complete solar array, mounting hardware, electrical interconnection, permits, testing, and commissioning • Bid format: Sealed, lump‑sum bid (no line‑item breakdown) • Procurement method: Invitation to Bid (open to all vendors) • Estimated contract value: Not disclosed; typical similar projects range from $200 K to $500 K • Anticipated schedule: Installation expected to be completed within a few months after award (exact duration not stated) • Primary contact: Derek Stubbs ([email protected], (860) 525‑1163)