IT1182 Horsebarn Hill – Bioscience: Horizontal Cabling (Phase 2)

UConn/CPFP Invitation to Bid Form, June 2022 Page 1 of 4 PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET The University of Connecticut is accepting sealed bids for: PROJECT NUMBER: IT1182 PROJECT NAME: HORSE BARN HILL – BIOSCIENCE: HORIZONTAL CABLING (PHASE 2) PROJECT LOCATION: STORRS CAMPUS PROCUREMENT AGENT: GRIFFIN FEHRS, griffin.fehrs@uconn.edu, 860-486-2618 INTENT OF THIS SOLICITATION: The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) is solicit bids for the Horse Barn Hill – Bioscience: Horizontal Cabling (Phase 2) project for construction services. LOCATION OF INVITATION TO BID: Submit a Bid for this solicitation (event) through the HuskyBuy Portal: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite. CRITICAL DATES: Bid Due Date and Time 8/16/2022 2:00PM Q&A (RFI) Due Date and Time 8/4/2022

2:00PM Pre-Bid Conference Date and Time 7/26/2022 2:00PM Pre-Bid Conference Location BID ROOM, PROCUREMENT SERVICES, 3 DISCOVERY DR, STORRS, CT 06269 Scope Review Meeting (with lowest qualified bidder, determined after Bid Opening) 8/19/2022 1:00PM PRE-BID CONFERENCE: The Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory, however, interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend to view existing conditions. The Pre-Bid Conference will commence promptly at the time noted herein. There are limited short-term visitor parking spaces around the Purchasing Building. The North Parking Garage is recommended to all vendors as parking on campus is at your own risk. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION QUESTIONS: All Requests for Information (“RFI”) questions are to be posted under the Q & A Board Tab in the HuskyBuy sourcing event for this Project. No phone calls or RFI questions emailed directly to the Procurement Agent will be accepted. mailto:griffin.fehrs@uconn.edu https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite UConn/CPFP Invitation to Bid Form, June 2022 Page 2 of 4 BID CLARIFICATIONS, ADDENDA, and INTERPRETATIONS: Bidders shall promptly notify the University of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which they may discover upon examination of the plans, specifications, or other contract documents. Any and all interpretations of the drawings, specifications, Responses to any RFIs, or other contract documents and any supplemental instructions, will be in the form of a written bid clarification/addendum, if issued, and will be posted as part of the HuskyBuy ITB sourcing event under the Buyer Attachment Tab. Failure of any Bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not release any Bidder from any obligations under its bid as submitted. BID OPENING: Bid openings are conducted via virtual conferencing at 2:15PM on the due date. It is the responsibility of the contractor to request access to the bid opening prior to the Bid Opening date before the 2:00PM deadline via email to the Procurement Agent listed for this solicitation. ELIGIBLE POTENTIAL BIDDERS: The following Prequalified Contractors are prequalified and may submit a Bid for this Project: • A/Z Corporation • Fibre Optic Plus, LLC • Mercury Cabling Systems, LLC • Northeastern Communications & Electrical, LLC • SystemOne, LLC COVID-19 MITIGATION GUIDELINES: As part of UConn’s on-going effort to ensure a secure and safe working environment for its students, workforce, clients, and visitors, the University has developed the “University COVID-19 Mitigation Guidelines for the Contractor Community.” A copy of the Guidelines can be found by visiting the following website: https://updc.uconn.edu/contractors-working-at-uconn/ and clicking on the document located under the Resources section. You may also find additional information at: https://ehs.uconn.edu/ehs-covid-resources/. These guidelines establish consistent standards for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 that must be undertaken by the Contractor and are intended to assist UConn in meeting its commitments. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of work includes upgrading ITS network equipment and wired access infrastructure to the current standards at the Horse Barn Hill Livestock and Bioscience complexes: Horse Barn Hill Livestock Buildings – Each of the (13) buildings will require partial re-wiring for WAO’s and wireless access points, in addition to, MEP services for relocating electrical power to telecommunications equipment areas. Horse Barn Hill Support Facilities - Each of the (2) buildings will require partial re-wiring of cable, re- labeling, in addition to, MEP services for electrical power. Horse Barn Hill Bioscience Buildings (Kinesiology and Institute of the Environment) – These (2) building will require a partial replacement of cabling and MEP work required in the telecommunications rooms to upgrade power, lighting, and security - card access. https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fupdc.uconn.edu%2Fcontractors-working-at-uconn%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clynn.lesniak%40uconn.edu%7C366341d7f67b45ba762108d88cb2ccc8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637414046845789899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6GGNfwAaJMlAeApt8AoXoGNG9EAc7j4n8Rvhpk61ymk%3D&reserved=0 https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fehs.uconn.edu%2Fehs-covid-resources%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clynn.lesniak%40uconn.edu%7C366341d7f67b45ba762108d88cb2ccc8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637414046845789899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=2r7H%2FWhuap78K5SPD4YWn7KiGOIYTgyKjWzroBfTt4E%3D&reserved=0 UConn/CPFP Invitation to Bid Form, June 2022 Page 3 of 4 PROJECT SCHEDULE/DURATION: • The construction is planned to start: November 1, 2022 • Construction duration: 6.5 months LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Liquidated Damages of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per calendar day shall be assessed if the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion or causes delay to the Substantial Completion of any portion of the work within the Contract Time. WAGE RATES: Prevailing Wages are required for this Project if the total cost of all work to be performed by Contractor and Subcontractors is $100,000.00 or more and subject to the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes §31-53, §31-54, and §31-55. Bidders shall review Connecticut General Statutes §31-53, §31-54, and §31-55. The statutes can be found at https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_557.htm#sec_31-53. Prevailing Wage Rates will be posted each July 1st on the Department of Labor Website: ctdol.state.ct.us. SELF-PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT: If awarded this contract, the Contractor on this Project shall be required to perform not less than ten percent (10%) of the completed dollar value of the work with its own forces. SET-ASIDE REQUIREMENTS: The “Set-Aside” Requirement for this Project is that (1) not less than thirty percent (30%) of the Total Contract Price be awarded to subcontractors who are certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services as “Small Business Enterprises” (“SBEs”) and (2) not less than ten percent (10%) of the Total Contract Price be awarded to subcontractors who are certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services as “Minority Business Enterprises” (“MBEs”) (the 10% set aside for MBEs may be included in the 30% set aside for SBEs). If the Contractor is an S/MBE, then any self-performed work may be included in the Set-Aside Requirement. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that they, and the S/MBEs they have selected, are eligible Connecticut-certified S/MBE contractors. The University of Connecticut is committed to increasing participation and enrollment of Small and Minority Businesses (S/MBE’s) on our contracts. It is expected that those contracting with us will give thoughtful consideration to the approach they use in their selection of the eligible Connecticut-certified S/MBE’s that they will utilize and maximizing work opportunities for S/MBE’s. To ensure that you are exploring all possible opportunities for S/MBE participation, included below is a sample of specific possibilities for the breakout of the schedule of values. We appreciate your partnering with us to ensure that S/MBE’s are given an opportunity to work, contribute, and grow their businesses on University projects. Suggested categories (if applicable) for inclusion of S/MBE participation: CATEGORY BREAKOUT 01 – General Conditions Temporary Electric & Lighting Cleaning 02 – Existing Conditions Demolition & Salvage Abatement https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_557.htm#sec_31-53 file:///C:/Users/eld12007/Downloads/ctdol.state.ct.us UConn/CPFP Invitation to Bid Form, June 2022 Page 4 of 4 03 – Concrete Sidewalks & Flatwork 05 - Metals Metal Stairs & Railings Miscellaneous Metals Decorative Metal 06 – Woods Plastics & Composites Rough Carpentry & Blocking 07 – Thermal & Moisture Protection Insulation Sealers & Waterproofing 08 – Openings Door Hardware 09 – Finishes Tile Installations Acoustic Ceilings Flooring Installations Painting & Coatings Firestopping 10 – Specialties Signage 12 – Furnishings Window Treatments 14 – Conveying Equipment Lifts 23 – HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning) HVAC Duct Insulation 27 – Communications Low Voltage Cabling 28 – Electronic Safety & Security Fire Alarm & Security Wiring 32 – Exterior Improvements Retaining Walls Paving Fencing & Gates Landscaping 44 – Pollution & Waste Control Equipment Trucking RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The University reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid; and to waive any informality or technical defects; if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the University. 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