DAS Construction Services is seeking construction services for the CVH Old Power Plant Renovations on Holmes Drive in Middletown, Connecticut under project BI-MH-134.
Bids are due December 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, following posting on October 28, 2026, with vendor questions closing December 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST.
The solicitation is numbered 2625BIMH134 and is open to all vendors with Net 30 Days payment terms.
Specifications are issued as Specifications.pdf with Drawings Volume 1 of 1, plus the DAS-CS Invitation to Bid and bid proposal and qualification forms.
Responses must be submitted by uploading required documents under the Attach Documents tab before the end date and time.
Questions are directed to Heather Schlink at heather.schlink@ct.gov, 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103.
Requirement: Bidders for bids exceeding $1,000,000 must be currently prequalified and submit the DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate and DAS Update Statement.
Bonding
00 43 16 Standard Bid Bond
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DAS-CS Invitation to Bid
Documents
1 file
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Provide construction services for the CVH Old Power Plant Renovations on Holmes Drive in Middletown, CT.
Submit the completed bid proposal form for solicitation 2625BIMH134 before the due date.
Furnish the certificate of authority, standard bid bond, and general contractor bidder qualification statement.
Furnish the DAS prequalification certificate and update statement for bids exceeding $1 million and named subcontractor signature pages where applicable.
What project is this solicitation for and where is the work?
CVH - Old Power Plant Renovations, Holmes Drive, Middletown, CT, BI-MH-134.
When are bids due?
December 16, 2026 at 10:00:00 AM EST.
What documents must be uploaded with the bid?
00 41 00 Bid Proposal Form, 00 40 14 Certificate (of Authority), 00 43 16 Standard Bid Bond, 00 45 14 General Contractor Bidder’s Qualification Statement, DAS Contractor Prequalification Certificate for bids exceeding $1 million, DAS Update Statement for bids exceeding $1 million, and Named Subcontractor Signature Pages for bids with named subcontractors.
Is prequalification required?
All bids greater than $1,000,000 require a bidder to be currently prequalified.
Full source recordEvery field State of Connecticut (CTsource) published, untouched
Heather Schlink
450 Columbus Blvd
Hartford CT, 06103
heather.schlink@ct.gov
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Where can I find the Specifications and Drawings for Department of Correction (DOC) Projects?
The Specifications and Drawings will be made available to the qualified General Contractors who successfully complete Round 1 of the Invitation to Bid and attend the Mandatory Meeting. Once the Mandatory Meeting is concluded, Round 2 of the bid will be posted on CTsource and the Specifications and Drawings will be made available to the qualified General Contractors who attended the Mandatory Meeting.
Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities:
The contractor who is selected to perform this State project must comply with Connecticut General Statutes Sections (C.G.S. §§) 4a-60, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f. State law requires a minimum spending allocation goal of the state-funded portion of the contract for award to subcontractors holding current certification from DAS under the provisions of C.G.S. § 4a-60g. The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the spending allocation goals.
Why Can’t I Click “Select” and “Accept” in the Solicitation?
You need to select “Add New Response” and create a Quote (which you can rename) in order to “Select” and “Accept” the boxes next to the documents. If you do not see the “Attach Documents” tab, not all Solicitation Documents have been opened and accepted on the “Overview” tab.
Does My Firm Need To Be Prequalified To Bid?
All bids greater than $1,000,000 require a bidder to be currently prequalified. To find the specific prequalification requirements for a project, see page 1 of the Invitation to Bid. The Invitation to Bid can be downloaded from the DAS Construction Services Bid Board on CTsource (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard).
How Do I Find The List of Plan Holders?
Go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard) and select the “View Plan Holder List”.
How Do I Find The Pre-Bid Site Meeting Attendance List?
The Pre-Bid Site Meeting Attendance List will be provided in an addendum to the solicitation. To find the addendums for a solicitation, go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard), scroll down and click on the appropriate solicitation, and click on the link(s) for the addendums. If there are no addendums, then the Pre-Bid Meeting has not yet taken place.
How Do I Find The Bid Tab (and Bids) After The Bid Has Closed?
Go to the DAS Construction Services Bid Board (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Construction-Services/BidBoard), scroll down and click on the appropriate solicitation, and click on the “View Award Report” in the top right corner, located next to the “Print/Download solicitation summary”. The Bid Tab Sheet will be available under “Award Documents”. Individual bid documents will be available under “Vendor Attachments”. Note: If “View Award Report” is not available, then it has not yet been published – check back later in the day.
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Source: State of Connecticut (CTsource) (bid 146514), retrieved via the CT DAS CTsource BidBoard (WebProcure). View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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