News Advisory

September15, 2010

Volume XXV, Number 9

Compiled by the state Department of Public Works Public Information Office. For additional information see

State of Connecticut September15, 2010

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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AUGUST 17, 2010 BOND COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Agency: ConnecticutCommunity College System

Project: Funds approved to finance on-call design fees for minor capital projects at various community colleges (Project Number: BI-CTC-9000).

Statutory authority and amount:

S.A.95-20, Sec. 2(n)(1)(E) $323,500.

Agency: ConnecticutCommunity College System

Project: Funds approved to finance emergency and minor capital projects at various community colleges (BI-CTC-9000).

Statutory authority and amount:

S.A. 95-20, Sec. 22(n)(1)(A) $146,629.

Agency: Department of Correction

Project: Funds approved to financerenovations and improvements at various correctional facilities. Work includes smoke control system improvements in the gym at the New HavenCorrectionalCenter in New Haven, and fire code improvements at the BridgeportCorrectionalCenter in Bridgeport (BI-JA-1000).

Statutory authority and amount:

P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(u)(1) $625,000.

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DPW ARCHITECT / ENGINEER / ARTIST CONTRACTS SIGNED

Aug. 11, 2010 Contract Number: BI-RT-858-ENG

Project: Standard fixed-fee engineer’s contract for professional services for interior renovations and mechanical system modifications at EllaT.GrassoTechnicalHigh School in Groton.

Design Professional: Lucian Dragulski of Bemis Associates, LLC, Newington.

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Aug. 13, 2010 Contract Number: OC-DPW-EPA-0015

Project: Environmental consultant’s contract for NEPA/CEPA environmental services on-call tasks.

Design Professional: Stephen Lecco of Baystate Environmental Consultants, Inc., a GZA Company, Glastonbury.

Aug. 13, 2010 Contract Number: OC-DPW-EPA-0016

Project: Environmental consultant’s contract for NEPA/CEPA environmental services on-call tasks.

Design Professional: Philip Moreschi of Fuss & O’Neill, Inc., Manchester.

Aug. 18, 2010 Contract Number: BI-RS-283-OR

Project: Owner’s representative contract forprofessional services for a new academic and laboratory building at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven.

Design Professional: Harvey Sands of LiRo Program and Construction Management, PE P.C., Georgetown, CT.

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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: September 15, 2010

ENGINEER AND CONSULTING TEAM: Contract Number: BI-CTC-440-ENG. At Manchester Community College in Manchester, the design of the rehabilitation of B-Lot, a 685-space parking lot, and the construction of a new 225-space parking lot elsewhere on campus.

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DPW REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR DESIGN-BUILD 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: October 13, 2010.

DESIGN-BUILD: Contract Number: BI-JD-239-DB. To design and build a new Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse and related facilities at 59 Field Street in Torrington. This state-of-the-art facility will include a 117,000 gross square foot courthouse, renovation of an existing two-story office building with a total of 43,500 gross square feet, and required site improvements in the development of the 5.5-acre site. The design-build budget is $60 million.

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DPW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS SIGNED

Sept. 8,2010 Project Number: BI-CTC-407 A

Project: HousatonicCommunity College, Lafayette Hall & Beacon Hall, new arts storage room, 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport.

Contractor: Epifano Builders, Inc., Milford.

Architect/Engineer: Perkins Eastman, Stamford.

Amount of contract: $401,000.

Completion time: 120calendar days.

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DPW INVITATIONS TO BID CONSTRUCTION

Advertisement #11-04 Aug. 20, 2010

Project: Expansion of the maintenance and burn building facilities a the HartfordRegionalFireSchool, 34 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks (Project Number: BI-FP-008-B (Rebid).

Cost estimate range: $4,600,000. - $5,000,000.

Completion time: 350 calendar days

Bid opening date: Sept. 22, 2010

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Advertisement #11-05 Aug. 27, 2010

Project: Sewer plant closure and pumping station at SouthburyTraining School in Southbury (BI-NN-627).

Cost estimate range: $2,500,400. - $2,763,600.

Completion time: 329 calendar days

Bid opening date: Sept. 22, 2010

Advertisement #11-06 Sept. 17, 2010

Project: Garage repairs at the Bridgeport Superior Courthouse, 1061 Main Street, Bridgeport(BI-JD-293A).

Cost estimate range: $915,000. - $1,011,000.

Completion time: 152 calendar days

Bid opening date: Nov. 3, 2010

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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 Willimantic, to lease a total of 9,910 to 11,595 net usable square feet of library/office space with parking for 49 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Connecticut State Library.

Solicitation Number: LP 10-08.

Closing date: Aug. 25, 2010.

Need: In the Norwalk area, to lease a total of 5,749 to 6,726 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.

Solicitation Number: LP 10-09.

Closing date: Aug. 27, 2010.

Need: In the City of Hartford, to lease a total of 5,000 – 15,393 net usable square feet of office space, in one or more locations, with parking for 15 to 45 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 10-10.

Closing date: Sept. 3, 2010.

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Need: In the New Haven area, to lease a total of 6,790 to 7,944 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 30 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, Substance Abuse Treatment Unit.

Solicitation Number: LP 10-07.

Closing date: June 3, 2010.

Need: In the Meridenarea, to lease a total of 2,423 to 2,834 net usable square feet of office/training space with parking for 30 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Judicial Branch.

Solicitation Number: LP 10-11.

Closing date: Sept. 7, 2010.

Need: In Waterbury, to lease a total of 20,327 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 136 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.

Solicitation Number: LP 10-12.

Closing date: Sept. 16, 2010.

Need: In the Bristol area, to lease a total of 6,690 to 7,827 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 25 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Judicial Branch.

Solicitation Number: LP 10-13.

Closing date: Sept. 21, 2010.

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DPW LEASES EXECUTED

Board of Education Services for the Blind

184 Windsor Avenue

Windsor, CT

Connecticut State Veterans Memorial, Inc.

287 West Street

Rocky Hill, CT