News Advisory
October 15, 2003
Volume XVIII, Number 10
Compiled by the state Department of Public Works Public Information Office. For additional information see
State of Connecticut October 15, 2003
Dept. of Public Works For Immediate Release
Public Information Office Contact: Patrick T. Nolan
State Office Building, Rm. 257 Communications Spec. (Mgr.)
165 Capitol Avenue 860-713-5790
Hartford, CT 06106
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 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: Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station
Project: Funds approved to finance additional costs necessary to complete the Johnson-Horsfall Laboratory additions and renovations project at the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station in New Haven(Project Number BI-P-70). Additions to construction include a 450 KW backup generator needed to meet Centers for Disease Control certification and a sound barrier and screen for rooftop mechanical equipment to ameliorate excessive noise.
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 1999-242, Sec. 21(b)(1) $969,600.
Agency: Department of Public Works
Project: Funds approved to finance various infrastructure alterations and improvements at state-owned facilities, specifically emergency and minor capital projects. (BI-2B-9000).
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 1999-242, Sec. 21(b)(1) $500,000.
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Project: Funds approved to finance the design of roof replacements at Department of Motor Vehicle branch offices in Old Saybrook, Norwich and Wethersfield (BI-MM-1000).
Statutory authority and amount:
P.A. 1989-52, Sec. 2(d) $63,800.
Agency: Judicial Branch
Project: Funds approved to award a construction contract for renovations and improvements to 75 Elm Street in Hartford to house the Appellate Court (BI-JD-282).
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 2001-2, Sec. 2(m)(1) $1,220.560.
P.A. 99-242, Sec. 2(o)(1) 1,000,000.
P.A. 99-242, Sec. 21(n)(1) previous funding 5,000,000.
Total $7,220,560.
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Agency: Judicial Branch
Project: Funds approved to finance additional costs necessary to complete the construction of a 45,000 gross square foot addition to the Juvenile Detention Center at 920 Broad Street in Hartford (BI-JD-253). Additions to the construction include unforeseen changes to the type of foundations required, enhancements to the security systems and costs associated with winter construction conditions.
Statutory authority and amount:
S.A. 2001-2, Sec. 17(h)(4) $2,183,000.
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DPW ARCHITECT/ENGINEER/ARTIST CONTRACTS SIGNED
Sept. 23, 2003 Contract Number: OC-DPW-ADA-0007
Project: Architect’s contract for on-call professional services for Americans with Disabilities compliance support services.
Design Professional: C. James Lawler d/b/a C.J. Lawler Associates, West Hartford.
Oct. 10, 2003 Project Number: BI-RT-834-CA
Project: Construction Administrator’s contract for professional services the design phase of addition and renovations at E.C. Goodwin Regional Vocational Technical School in New Britain.
Design Professional: John Downes, III of Downes Construction Company, LLC, New Britain.
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DPW INVITATIONS TO SUBMIT A/E LETTERS OF INTEREST
The state Department of Public Works has been authorized to retain consultants/firms to work on the contracts/projects described below.
Submissions due November 5, 2003:
ACHITECT AND CONSULTANT DESIGN TEAM: Contract Number: BI-CTC-406. An addition and renovations to Wings “A” and “C” and site improvements at the West Campus of Norwalk Community College in Norwalk. The new space, to be located at the south end of the facility, will provide additional classrooms, state-of-the-art Science laboratories, seminar rooms and faculty offices. The estimated construction cost is $15 million.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FIRM / TEAM: Contract Number: CF-RD-220-CA. For the design and construction of a new Student Center at Westside Campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT CONSULTANTS (ON-CALL): Contract Number: OC-DPW-HAZ0001 through 0004. For four firms to provide rapid response to the Department of Public Works and its client agencies. These contracts shall run for a two-year period with a potential additional option year. The total fee that may be paid under this contract is $500,000.
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DPW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS SIGNED
Sept. 17, 2003 Project Number: BI-T-586
Project: Thames Maritime Heritage Park water taxi dock in Groton.
Architect: Maguire Group, Inc., New Britain.
Contractor: Thompson General Contractors, Inc., East Haven.
Amount of contract: $237,800.
Completion time: 120 calendar days.
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DPW INVITATIONS TO PREQUALIFY TO BID
Advertisement #P04-001 Item #01 Sept. 26, 2003
Project: Renovations and addition to Buley Library at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven (BI-RS-225A). The project consists of a 112,000 square foot new addition and 117,500 square feet of renovations.
Objective criteria: Completion of three similar projects in the past eight years.
Cost estimate range: $35 million or greater.
Completion time: 1500 calendar days.
Submissions due: Nov. 5, 2003
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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 Bridgeport, to lease parking spaces for 70 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use by the Judicial Branch.
Solicitation Number: LP 03-20
Closing date: Oct. 14, 2003
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Need: In Hartford, to lease parking spaces for 60 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use by the Judicial Branch.
Solicitation Number: LP 03-21
Closing date: Oct. 14, 2003
Need: In the Hartford area, to lease 10,804 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 52 cars for a term of five years. For use and occupancy by the Support Enforcement Services/Problem Resolution Unit of the Judicial Branch.
Solicitation Number: LP 03-22
Closing date: Oct. 7, 2003
Need: In Willimantic, to lease 9,000 gross square feet of space consisting of 7,000 square feet of office space and 2,000 square feet of vehicle inspection space with parking for 78 cars for a term of one year with one or two one-year renewal options. For use by the the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Solicitation Number: LP 03-23
Closing date: Oct. 17, 2003
Need: In Waterbury, to lease parking spaces for 97 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use by the Department of Children and Families.
Solicitation Number: LP 03-24
Closing date: Oct. 16, 2003
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LEASES EXECUTED BY DPW
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Old Police Station, Middletown
544 Main Avenue
Norwalk