Volume XXIV, Number 10

News Advisory

October 15, 2009

Compiled by the state Department of Public Works Public Information Office. For additional information see www.ct.gov/dpw. State of Connecticut October 15, 2009 Dept. of Public Works For Immediate Release Public Information Office Contact: Patrick T. Nolan State Office Building, Rm. 437 Communications Spec. (Mgr.) 165 Capitol Avenue 860-713-5790 Hartford, CT 06106 [email protected] or www.ct.gov/dpw

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 BOND COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PROJECTS SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Agency: Community College System Project: Funds approved to finance emergency and minor projects at various Community Colleges (BI-CTC-9000). Statutory authority and amount: P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(s)(1)(A) $650,000.

Agency: Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Project: Funds approved to finance a roof replacement and exterior repairs to the Osborne Library and exterior repairs to the Johnson-Horsfall Building at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven (BI-P-85). Statutory authority and amount: P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(g)(1) $83,000. S.A. 05-1, Sec. 21(d)(2) Previous funding 62,000. Federal funds 65,000. Total $210,000.

Agency: Department of Correction Project: Funds approved to finance renovations and improvements at various correctional facilities (BI-JA-1000). Work includes an upgrade of the security camera system at the West Compound, York Correctional Institution in Niantic, and emergency/minor capital projects as needed. Statutory authority and amount: P.A. 00-167, Sec. 2(e) $750,000.

Agency: Department of Developmental Services Project: Funds approved to finance improvements at various Department of Developmental Services facilities (BI-NN-1000). Work includes the design of group home for six residents in Putnam, interior and exterior improvements and fire safety upgrades at residential facilities statewide, renovations and improvements to office space at 61 Woodland Street in Hartford, and emergency/minor capital projects as needed. Statutory authority and amount: P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(p) $1,140,000.

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Agency: Department of Education Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements at various state technical high schools (BI-RT-1000). Work includes designing new sprinkler systems in various shops, designing a new softball field, and floor and ventilation improvements at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington; designing vehicle services garage floor repairs, and underground fuel storage improvements at Platt in Milford; designing elevator upgrades, and gym floor and HVAC improvements at Bullard Havens in Bridgeport; designing a new softball field, and HVAC improvements at Windham in Willimantic; plumbing improvements at Bristol; classroom improvements at Ella Grasso in Groton; drainage improvements at Vinal in Middletown; and emergency/minor capital projects as needed. Statutory authority and amount: P.A. 07-7, sec. 2(r )(2) $723,545.

Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Project: Funds approved to finance renovations and improvements at various state- owned facilities (BI-MH-1000). Work includes renovating bathrooms at the Capital Region Mental Health Center in Hartford; installing corridor handrails, and designing garage repairs at the Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center; construction of a new pharmacy at Page Hall, upgrading the electrical system at the Cotter Building, replacing windows at Dutton Home, all at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown. Statutory authority and amount: S.A. 01-2, Sec. 2(g)(1) $316,391. S.A. 01-2, Sec. 17(d)(1) 996,272. Total $1,312,663.

Agency: Department of Public Safety Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements at various State Police facilities (BI-N-1000). Work includes interior and exterior renovations at various Troops statewide, and emergency/minor capital projects as needed. Statutory authority and amount: P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(h)(2) $743,000.

Agency: Department of Public Works Project: Funds approved to finance infrastructure repairs and improvements at various state-owned facilities (BI-2B-9000). Work includes replacing the fire alarm control panels at 410-470 Capitol Avenue in Hartford; replacing the fire alarm system at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield; chimney repairs at 200 Folly Brook Boulevard in Wethersfield; upgrading the fire alarm system at OCME, 11 Shuttle Road in Farmington; roadway improvements at the Uncas-on-Thames Campus in Norwich; and emergency/minor capital projects as needed. Statutory authority and amount: P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(g)(1) $1,000,000. (more) -3-

Agency: Judicial Branch Project: Funds approved to award a construction contract for structural and other repairs to the Lafayette Street garage in Hartford (BI-JD-254). The garage serves the Hartford Superior Court. Statutory authority and amount: P.A. 07-7, Sec. 2(w)(6) $2,779,120.

Agency: Judicial Branch Project: Funds approved to finance alterations and improvements at various Judicial facilities (BI-JD-1000). Works includes designing a fire alarm system, ceilings, lighting, HVAC improvements, parapet repairs, and roof repairs at 231 Capitol Avenue in Hartford; designing renovations for the lower level at 80 Washington Street in Hartford; a roof replacement at 155 Church Street in Putnam; upgrading the HVAC 235 Church Street in New Haven and at 17 Belden Avenue in Norwalk; exterior re-caulking at 400 Grand Street in Waterbury; and emergency/minor capital projects as needed. Statutory authority and amount: S.A. 05-1, Sec. 21(n) $1,500,000. ______

DPW ARCHITECT / ENGINEER / ARTIST CONTRACTS SIGNED

Aug. 18, 2009 Contract Number: OC-DPW-ROOF-0013 Project: Consultant’s contract for professional services for on-call roof projects. Design Professional: John J. Hoffmann of Hoffmann Architects, Inc., Hamden.

Sept. 14, 2009 Contract Number: OC-DPW-ENGY-0014 Project: Engineer’s contract for professional services for on-call energy consulting services. Design Professional: Steven Abbattista of O’Dea, Lynch, Abbattista Consulting Engineers, P.C., Hawthorne, NY.

Sept. 14, 2009 Contract Number: OC-DPW-ENGY-0013 Project: Engineer’s contract for professional services for on-call energy consulting services. Design Professional: Jim Koontz of SourceOne, Inc., Boston, MA. ______

DPW REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES

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Qualification submittal deadline: October 6, 2009. ARCHITECT AND CONSULTANT DESIGN TEAM: Contract Number: BI-2B-280- ARC. Roof, window, coping and exterior repairs at 410-470 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.

Qualification submittal deadline: October 7, 2009. ON-CALL MULTI-DISCIPLINED ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS: Contract Number: OC-DPW-MDE-0022-0027.

ON-CALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS: Contract Number: OC-DPW-MEP-0022-0027.

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS: Contract Number: OC-DPW-ARC- 0031-0038.

Qualification submittal deadline: November 3, 2009 ARCHITECT AND CONSULTANT DESIGN TEAM: Contract Number: BI-CTC-439- ARC. To design a new Quinebaug Valley Middle College High School in Danielson, CT. The new facility will be a state-of-the-art inter-district magnet school (grades 10 – 12) and is expected to enroll 225 students within five years. The building will be an addition to the existing college and will be designed to meet LEED Silver Certification. The new and renovated space will total 50,150 square feet. The total estimated construction cost is $17,902,449.

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES: Contract Number: BI-CTC-439- CA. To provide construction administration services for the above mentioned Quinebaug Valley Middle College High School in Danielson, CT. ______

DPW INVITATIONS TO BID CONSTRUCTION

Advertisement #10-06 Oct. 2, 2009 Project: Energy conservation measures implementation at Danbury Superior Court in Danbury (Project Number: BI-2B-318). Cost estimate range: $450,000 - $500,000. Completion time: 180 calendar days Bid opening date: Oct. 28, 2009 ______

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DPW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS SIGNED

Aug. 31, 2009 Project Number: BI-2B-303 Project: Demolition of non-historic buildings at Seaside Regional Center, 36 Shore Road, Waterford. Contractor: AAIS Corporation, West Haven. Engineer: Silver Petrucelli and Associates, Hamden. Amount of contract: $280,397. Completion time: 98 calendar days.

Sept. 8, 2009 Project Number: BI-Q-636 Project: Roof replacements at the 800 series buildings at Camp Rell in Niantic. Contractor: Greenwood Industries, Inc., Millbury, MA. Engineer: Silver Petrucelli and Associates, Hamden. Amount of contract: $1,138,000. Completion time: 200 calendar days.

Sept. 21, 2009 Project Number: BI-CTC-406(ASB)IIIA Project: Asbestos abatement at Norwalk Community College, Buildings A & C, West Campus, in Norwalk. Contractor: NIRAM, Inc., Boonton, NJ. Engineer: Fuss & O’Neill Enviroscience LLC, Manchester. Amount of contract: $138,000. Completion time: 25 calendar days.

Sept. 29, 2009 Project Number: BI-RR-025A Project: Demolition at 190 Huyshope Avenue in Hartford. Contractor: Salecon LLC, Salem, CT. Engineer: BSC Group, Inc., Glastonbury. Amount of contract: $98,460. Completion time: 45 calendar days. ______

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.

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Need: In greater Hartford, to lease a total of 196,591 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 600 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Department of Information Technology and Judicial Training. Solicitation Number: LP 09-13. Closing date: October 16, 2009.

Need: In the New Haven area, to lease from 8,597 to 9,887 net usable square feet of office space with parking for 39 cars for a term of five years with one or two five-year renewal options. For use and occupancy by the Department of Correction, Parole and Community Services. Solicitation Number: LP 09-14. Closing date: October 21, 2009. ______

DPW LEASES EXECUTED

License Agreement 750+ parking spaces Capitol Community College One Talcott Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut

Gilead Community Services, Inc. 86 Middlesex Avenue Chester, Connecticut

Department of Labor 200 Folly Brook Boulevard Wethersfield, CT Youghiogheny Communications-Northeast, LLC Pocket Communication ______

INVITATION TO SUBMIT REAL PROPERTY PROPOSALS TO PURCHASE

Solicitation Number: SB-09-01. Location: 833 Main Street, Willimantic, CT. Property: The Nathan Hale Hall, formerly Nathan Hale Hotel. Proposal due date: Oct. 30, 2009.

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