News Advisory

July15, 2008

Volume XXIII, Number 7

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

State of Connecticut July15, 2008

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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DPW ARCHITECT / ENGINEER / ARTIST CONTRACTS SIGNED

May 6, 2008 Contract Number: OC-DPW-MEP-0021

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

Design Professional: Edward G. Shelomis of Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., New Haven.

June 3, 2008 Contract Number: BI-YS-161-ARC

Project: Standard fixed-fee architect’s contract for professional services for the dining/kitchen expansion and renovations at the Administration Building, Connecticut Children’s Place in East Windsor.

Design Professional: James Lawler of C.J. Lawler Associates, LLC, West Hartford.

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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: July 9, 2008.

ARCHITECT AND CONSULTANT DESIGN TEAM: Contract Number: BI-CTC-431-ARC. For LoweBuilding fire wall and sprinklers at ManchesterCommunity College in Manchester. The anticipated construction costis estimated to be $1,361,070.

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR: Contract Number: BI-CTC-431-CA. For LoweBuilding fire wall and sprinklers at ManchesterCommunity College in Manchester. The anticipated construction cost is estimated to be $1,361,070.

Qualification submittal deadline: July 23, 2008.

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ON-CALL ENERGY CONSULTANT SERVICES: Contract Number: OC-DPW-ENGY0011 through OC-DPW-ENGY0014.

ON-CALL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONSULTANT SERVICES: Contract Number: OC-DPW-HAZ0011 through OC-DPW-HAZ0016.

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DPW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS SIGNED

April 29, 2008 Project Number: BI-YS-154-B

Project: Connecticut Children’s Place interior renovations in East Windsor.

Architect: Bianco Giolitto Weston, Middletown.

Contractor: ACMAT Corporation, New Britain.

Amount of contract: $2,835,000.

Completion time: 240 calendar days.

June 19, 2008 Project Number: BI-JD-304

Project: Judicial Alternative Processing Center, WaterburySuperiorCourtBuilding, Waterbury.

Architect: Project Management Team Northeast, Inc., Cromwell.

Contractor: L. Holzner Electric Company, Bridgeport.

Amount of contract: $473,300.

Completion time: 183 calendar days.

June 19, 2008 Project Number: BI-JD-281A

Project: Structural repairs and renovations at the New Haven Courthouse GA, 121, Elm Street, New Haven.

Architect: Hoffman Architects, Hamden.

Contractor: Paragon Construction Company, New Haven.

Amount of contract: $1,666,000.

Completion time: 245 calendar days.

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DPW INVITATIONS TO BID CONSTRUCTION

Advertisement #08-15 May 16, 2008

Project: Roadway improvements for New London Turnpike and Route 82 at New London Turnpike in Norwich(Project Number: BI-CTC-401A).

Cost estimate range: $649,000. - $718,000.

Completion time: 120 calendar days.

Bid opening date: June 18, 2008.

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Advertisement #08-11-I June 20, 2008

Project: Buckingham Garage repairs in Hartford (Project Number: BI-2B-259).

Cost estimate range: $162,000. - $179,000.

Completion time: 60 calendar days.

Bid opening date: July 17, 2008

Advertisement #08-12-I June 27, 2008

Project: Roadway improvements, Uncas-On-Thames, Route 32, Norwich (Project Number: BI-2B-265).

Cost estimate range: $243,000. - $269,000.

Completion time: 45 calendar days.

Bid opening date: July 24, 2008.

Advertisement #08-13-I June 27, 2008

Project: Asbestos abatement at 115 Virginia Avenue in Bridgeport (BI-YS-166 ASB).

Completion time: 90 calendar days.

Bid opening date: July 22, 2008.

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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 downtown Willimantic, to lease a total of16,344 net usable square feet of classroom, faculty and meeting space with parking for seven cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the RegionalCommunityTechnicalCollege – QuinebaugValleyCommunity College.

Solicitation Number: LP 08-25.

Closing date: July 14, 2008.

Need: In the Middletown, Cromwell, Rocky Hill area, to lease a total of 63,615 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 200 vehicles for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Department of Education, Middletown Central Office.

Solicitation Number: LP 08-26.

Closing date: July 8, 2008.

Need: In the Hartford area, to lease a total of 17,095 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 69 vehicles for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Solicitation Number: LP 08-27.

Closing date: July 21, 2008.

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Need: In Vernon, to lease a total of 2,616 to 3,087 net usable square feet of office space with parking nine vehicles for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Judicial Branch – CSSD/IAR.

Solicitation Number: LP 08-28.

Closing date: July 25, 2008.

Need: In Hamden, to lease a total of 7,240 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 20 vehicles for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Office of the Chief Public Defender.

Solicitation Number: LP 08-29.

Closing date: July 25, 2008.

Need: In central Connecticut, to lease a total of 28,737 to 33,623 net usable square feet of office/warehouse space with parking for 23 cars, one box truck and two tractor trailers for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Judicial Branch – Materials Management Warehouse.

Solicitation Number: LP 08-30.

Closing date: July 29, 2008.

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DPW LEASES EXECUTED

MiddlesexCommunity College – Precision Manufacturing Lab

34B Maynard Road, MeridenConnecticut

Landlord: Maynard Road Corporation

Office of the ChiefState’s Attorney

Division of Criminal Justice

141 South Street, West Hartford, Connecticut

Landlord: B K South, LLC

Department of Developmental Services

932 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut

Landlord:932 Bank Street LLC

License Agreement

Mystic Educational Center, PrattBuilding, Groton