Cheshire Correctional Heating and Cooling Upgrades

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking subcontractor bids for heating and cooling upgrades at Cheshire Correctional Facility, including a new boiler house, HVAC equipment replacement, and heating and chilled-water distribution-system replacement.

State of Connecticut > Department of Administrative Services > Construction Services


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Oct 23, 2026 11:00 AM
Sep 01, 2026 12:00 PM
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The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, through its Construction Manager at Risk, PDS Engineering & Construction, Inc., is soliciting sealed electronic bids for subcontractor bid packages supporting heating and cooling upgrades at Cheshire Correctional Facility. The work includes construction of a new boiler house; replacement of HVAC equipment at Webster Institution and Manson Youth Institution; replacement of underground heating hot-water and chilled-water site distribution systems; and replacement of heating hot-water and chilled-water distribution systems serving air-handling units in occupied buildings. The project is phased to maintain facility heating and cooling services and minimize shutdowns. Bidders must submit their entire bid package and comply with applicable Connecticut DAS certification and prequalification requirements. A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement is required before receiving the bidding documents. Mandatory pre-bid conferences and walkthroughs are scheduled by bid package, and attendees must obtain advance security clearance. The bid must include the specified proposal forms, certifications, affidavits, bid security, and participation documentation. A bid bond or certified check generally equal to 10% of the bid is required for qualifying work, with payment and performance bonds required from the successful bidder at the stated thresholds.

Classification Codes
NAICS238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSCY1NBCONSTRUCTION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS
Smart Codes
hvac replacementboiler house constructionheating water systems
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2026-Bidding Documents Available
Sep 25, 2026-Security Background Questionnaire Deadline
Oct 5, 2026-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Walkthrough — Bid Packages 02A, 03A, 04A, 05A, 07A, 09A (required)
Attendees must submit a Security Background Questionnaire in advance, obtain security clearance, register, and wear PPE.
Oct 6, 2026-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Walkthrough — Bid Packages 21A, 23A, 23B (required)
Attendees must submit a Security Background Questionnaire in advance, obtain security clearance, register, and wear PPE.
Oct 7, 2026-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Walkthrough — Bid Package 26A (required)
Attendees must submit a Security Background Questionnaire in advance, obtain security clearance, register, and wear PPE.
Oct 8, 2026-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Walkthrough — Bid Packages 31A and 31B (required)
Attendees must submit a Security Background Questionnaire in advance, obtain security clearance, register, and wear PPE.
Oct 9, 2026-Questions Due Date
Oct 23, 2026-Bid Due Date
Oct 23, 2026-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Bids will be publicly opened at 11:30 AM and read aloud.
Requirements
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
Required
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