Invitation to Bid #03?- Middle School of Plainville Renovations - Construction Phase - Phase 2 of 2

TOWN OF PLAINVILLE
LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR BIDS
MIDDLE SCHOOL OF PLAINVILLE RENOVATIONS
CONSTRUCTION PHASE - PHASE 2 OF 2
INVITATION TO BID #03
150 NORTHWEST DRIVE, PLAINVILLE CT 06062
STATE PROJECT NO. 110-0064 RNV
1. Downes Construction Company, LLC acting as Construction Manager on behalf of The Town of Plainville will receive sealed bids in
duplicate at Plainville Municipal Center - Town Managers Office located at 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062, Attention Downes
Construction Company, LLC., on TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 2:00PM EST for the individual bid packages identified in the Contract
Documents and as indicated below for the Middle School of Plainville Renovations - Construction Phase located at 150 Northwest Drive,
Plainville, CT 06062.
Bid Package No. Description (Set Aside*) DAS
Prequalification
Required**
3.6.1 Architectural Woodwork & Casework** YES
3.9.2 Acoustical Ceilings ** YES
**Bidders on t hese Bid Packages must be prequalified by the State of Connecticut Department
of Administrative Services (DAS) for the appropriate classification of work.
2. All Bids submitted that are in excess of $1,000,000 are required to submit a Department of Administrative Services Prequalification
Certificate and update (bid) Statement with their bid. The Subcontractor shall hold a current "DAS Prequalification Certificate" from the
Department of Administrative Services of the State of Connecticut according to Connecticut General Statue 4a-100, 4b-100 and 4b-91.
Failure to submit these items with the bid will result in disqualification of the bidder per the public act. DAS is required of all sub-bidders
regardless of their tier with contract values in excess of $1,000,000. Sub-bidders prequalification certificates are not required to be
submitted with the bid but must be submitted prior to award. All Subcontractors requiring DAS certification must maintain the
certification for the duration of the project. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS ITEM WITH THE BID SUBJECTS YOUR BID TO DISQUALIFICATION. If
you have any questions regarding these requirements, contact the State of CT.DAS, at telephone number 860-713-5280 or visit their web
site at www.das.state.ct.us .
3. As security, each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashiers Check drawn upon either a State Bank and Trust Company or a
National Banking Association, or the Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond having as surety thereto, such Surety Company or Companies
as are authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut, of an amount not less than 10% of the Bid.
4. The successful bidder shall furnish Performance, Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Sum.
5. THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND THE PROJECT MANUAL - Bid Documents (Downes Project Manual, KBA Plans and Specs) may be
obtained by contacting Downes Construction Co., LLC 200 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT at mspbid@downesco.com Bidding Documents
are expected to be available on or before Tuesday August 18 via Smartbid email notification. Notice of Addenda will be sent to all
vendors who downloaded the bid through SmartBid. Bid due dates may be subject to change via addendum.
6. Questions regarding the work, bid or a walkthrough request of the school building shall be made in writing and directed via e-mail to:
mspbid@downesco.com with the Construction Manager (Downes Construction Company, LLC) at (860) 229-3755. The last date for
questions is five calendar days prior to the bid due date.
7. Said bids will be received at the Plainville Municipal Center - Town Managers Office located at 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062,
Attention Downes Construction Company, LLC., on TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 AT 2:00PM EST for the individual bid packages identified in
the Contract Documents and as indicated below for the Middle School of Plainville Renovations Construction Phase located at 150
NORTHWEST DRIVE, PLAINVILLE CT 06062
8. The State of Connecticut Department of Labor and all associated statutes and regulations shall govern labor wages on this project. The
successful bidder shall comply with applicable state and local laws and the Town of Plainville requirements.
9. The requirements for prevailing wage rates as outlined in the Connecticut General Statues 31-53 are to apply to the resultant contract
award.
10. The successful bidder shall participate and comply with all applicable affirmative action, equal employment, non-discrimination
established by the State of CT on this project.
11. This project is governed by The State of Connecticut Commission of Human Rights and Opportunities ("CHRO") requirements.

12. The "Instructions to Bidders", supplemental instructions and all special instructions shall be strictly followed by bidders.
13. All bids shall be held open by bidders for a period of ninety (90) days. No bidder may withdraw their bid during that period.
14. After review of all factors, terms and conditions, including price, Downes Construction Company, LLC and the Town of Plainville reserve the
right to reject any or all Bids, or any part thereof, or waive defects in same, or accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the
project.
15. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. & 10-287(b). Lowest Responsible and
Qualified Bidder: As used in this section, "lowest responsible and qualified bidder" means the bidder whose bid is the lowest of those
bidders possessing the skill, ability and integrity necessary to faithfully perform the work. However, the Construction Manager and the
Town of Plainville reserve the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informalities, irregularities, omissions, or technical defects in
the bids.
Town of Plainville and Downes Construction Company are affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/ Women's Business
Enterprises are encouraged to apply. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.