News Advisory

December 15, 2005

Volume XX, Number 12

Compiled by the state Department of Public Works Public Information Office. For additional information see www.CT.gov/dpw.

State of Connecticut December 15, 2005

Dept. of Public Works For Immediate Release

Public Information Office Contact: Patrick T. Nolan

State Office Building, Rm. 439 Communications Spec. (Mgr.)

165 Capitol Avenue 860-713-5790

Hartford, CT 06106 or

www.ct.gov/dpw

DECEMBER 9, 2005 BOND COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Note: The Bond Commission often allocates funds at various stages of a project. Therefore, the total cost of a project may differ from the amount shown.

Agency: Community College System

Project: Funds approved to award a construction contract for additions to Tunxis Community College in Farmington (BI-CTC-398). This project is Phase 1 of the college’s master plan for facilities development. It consists of the demolition of the existing Fisher Hall and construction of 104,000 square feet of new space. The additions include a new library, general purpose classrooms and science and technology program space.

Statutory authority and amount:

S.A. 04-2, Sec. 2(j)(3) $31,704,000.

S.A. 01-2, Sec. 2(i)(6) previous funding 750,000.

P.A. 99-242, Sec. 21(j)(4) previous funding 2,000,000.

Total $34,454,000.

Agency: Department of Public Works

Project: Funds approved to finance various infrastructure alterations and improvements at state-owned facilities (BI-2B-9000). Work includes replacing a steam line, designing an elevator upgrade and a new elevator installation at 24-38 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield; and elevator upgrade at 200 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield; and repairs to four elevators at 410, 450, and 460 Capitol Avenue, Hartford.

Statutory authority and amount:

S.A. 04-1, Sec. 17(c )(1) $780,000.

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Agency: Military Department

Project: Funds approved to award a construction contract to renovate the Southington Readiness Center to accommodate the addition of a new Chemical Decontamination Company for the Connecticut Air National Guard (BI-Q-616). Consists of roofing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades, site improvements and improvements to administrative, storage, classroom, locker room and dining facility spaces.

Statutory authority and amount:

S.A. 05-1, Sec. 2(i)(2) $687,540.

Federal Funds, this request 3,691,958.

Previous funding 749,037.

Total $5,128,535.

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DPW ARCHITECT / ENGINEER / ARTIST CONTRACTS SIGNED

Nov. 18, 2005 Contract Number: OC-DPW-ANYL-005

Project: On-call claims analyst contract for professional services.

Design Professional: Richard Wurster of PinnacleOne, Inc., Middletown.

Nov. 28, 2005 Contract Number: OC-DPW-EPA-0009

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

Design Professional: Harry Jones of Baystate Environmental Consultants, Inc., East Hartford.

Nov. 29, 2005 Contract Number: OC-DPW-AUD-0006

Project: On-call claims auditor contract for professional services.

Design Professional: Julianne Gillespie of Simione Macca & Larrow LLP, Rocky Hill.

Dec. 12, 2005 Contract Number: OC-DPW-TEL-0004

Project: Engineer’s contract for professional services for on-call telecommunications services.

Design Professional: Michael Kerwin of CRR Pyramid, Inc., Wellesley, MA.

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DPW INVITATIONS TO BID CONSTRUCTION

Advertisement #06-11 Item #11 Nov. 18, 2005

Project: Fire protection – electrical upgrades at Hickerson/Chase Halls at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven (Project Number: CF-RS-243(4).

Cost estimate range: $1,029,000. - $1,138,000.

Completion time: 82 calendar days.

Bid opening date: Dec. 21, 2005.

Advertisement #06-12 Item #12 Dec. 2, 2005

Project: Additions and renovations at W.F. Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury (Project Number: BI-RT-835).

Cost estimate range: $41,000,000. - $45,000,000.

Completion time: 840 calendar days.

Bid opening date: Jan. 18, 2006.

Advertisement #06-06 Item #06-I Dec. 7, 2005 (Revised)

Project: Accessible front entrance at DPW Building No. 21088, Blue Hills Hospital, 51 Coventry Street, Hartford (Project Number: BI-H-727).

Cost estimate range: $124,000. - $137,000.

Completion time: 120 calendar days.

Bid opening date: Jan. 26, 2006.

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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 Torrington, to lease 15,833 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 109 vehicles for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Department of Children and Families.

Solicitation Number: LP 05-52.

Closing date: Dec. 20, 2005.

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Need: In Bridgeport, to lease 5,883 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 21vehicles for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Department of Social Services.

Solicitation Number: LP 05-53.

Closing date: Dec. 23, 2005.

Need: In Willimantic (Windham), to lease 6,771 net usable square feet of office space for a term of two or three years. For use and occupancy by Eastern Connecticut State University, Institute for Sustainable Energy.

Solicitation Number: LP 05-54.

Closing date: Dec. 30, 2005.

Need: In Hartford, to lease 25,088 net usable square feet of office space with parking for five vehicles for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Military Department, Governor’s Foot Guard.

Solicitation Number: LP 05-55.

Closing date: Dec. 30, 2005.