Fenton River Well Field and Road

The University has wellfields on the Fenton River and Pumping Station Road which crosses Robert's Brook and is the only means of access for the University. The road and bridge/culvert are in disrepair and need to be replaced. The scope of work consists of the removal of a 4' span bridge and replacement with a new 8' wide pre-cast concrete box culvert and wing walls. Construction includes a temporary access road and bridge, water handling during bridge removal and culvert construction, roadway reconstruction, and associated construction. Bidders shall promptly notify the University of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which they may discover upon examination of the plans, specifications, or other contract documents. Any and all interpretations of the drawings, specifications, Responses to any RFIs, or other contract documents and any supplemental instructions, will be in the form of a written bid clarification/addendum, if issued, and will be posted as part of the HuskyBuy ITB sourcing event under the Buyer Attachment Tab. Failure of any Bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not release any Bidder from any obligations under its bid as submitted. Only contractors prequalified by DAS as General Building Construction (Group B or C), as of the as of the due date of the Application, can submit their statements of qualification. If awarded this contract, the Contractor on this Project shall be required to perform not less than ten percent (10%) of the completed dollar value of the work with its own forces. The "Set-Aside" Requirement for this Project is that (1) not less than thirty percent (30%) of the Total Contract Price be awarded to subcontractors who are certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services as "Small Business Enterprises" ("SBEs") and (2) not less than ten percent (10%) of the Total Contract Price be awarded to subcontractors who are certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services as "Minority Business Enterprises" ("MBEs") (the 10% set aside for MBEs may be included in the 30% set aside for SBEs). If the Contractor is an S/MBE, then any self-performed work may be included in the Set-Aside Requirement. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that they, and the S/MBEs they have selected, are eligible Connecticut-certified S/MBE contractors. The University of Connecticut is committed to increasing participation and enrollment of Small and Minority Businesses (S/MBE's) on our contracts. It is expected that those contracting with us will give thoughtful consideration to the approach they use in their selection of the eligible Connecticut-certified S/MBE's that they will utilize and maximizing work opportunities for S/MBE's. To ensure that you are exploring all possible opportunities for S/MBE participation, included below is a sample of specific possibilities for the breakout of the schedule of values. We appreciate your partnering with us to ensure that S/MBE's are given an opportunity to work, contribute, and grow their businesses on University projects. Liquidated Damages of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS / $500.00 per calendar day shall be assessed if the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion or causes delay to the Substantial Completion of any portion of the work within the Contract Time. The University reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, in whole or in part, to award any item, group of items, or total bid; and to waive any informality or technical defects; if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the University

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.