Chiller Replacement Project

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR CHILLER REPLACEMENT NEW HAVEN JOB CORPS CENTER NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Sealed Bids must be received in the Procurement Department, New Haven Job Corps Center, 455 Wintergreen Avenue, New Haven Connecticut, 06515 by November 2, 2009 at 2pm. Sealed Bids must display the words "Chiller Replacement Bid" and "Attention - Procurement Specialist" on the sealed envelop. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walkthrough will be held on October 14, 2009 at the Center starting in the Administration Conference Room at 10:00am. Any questions that were not answered at the pre-bid conference must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Specialist by October 19, 2009 at 10:00am. The Bid Package, consisting of necessary bid documents and the Construction Scope of Work for Dormitory 4 Chiller Replacement at the New Haven Job Corps Center dated October 09, 2008, must be obtained from Marilyn Rodriguez-Soto, Procurement Specialist, on or after October 1, 2009. The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and requires compliance of Davis Bacon Prevailing Wages, a listing of those wages have been included in the Bid Package. Also included in the Bid Package is a boiler plate Agreement which is anticipated to become the final contractual document provided to the successful bidder with minor revisions incorporating appropriate aspects of the bidder's proposal. Bidders should therefore review the format and clauses of the Agreement as part of its due diligence prior to submitting a bid. The New Haven Job Corps Center reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive formalities in the bidding process. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE JOB CORPS PROGRAM New Haven Job Corps Center, operated by Career Systems Development Corporation, is located in New Haven Connecticut. There are a total of 200 students, including 50 non-resident trainees, all from the local community, who come to the Center each day for training. Residential trainees are recruited primarily from surrounding communities and the northern and southern portion of Connecticut. The program meets the needs of each individual in four (4) specific areas that enable the trainee to become successfully employed. Although many other needs are also being met, the program focuses on building vocational skills, developing academic skills and increasing awareness of social skills and core values. Besides educational and vocational opportunities, trainees receive free housing, meals, medical and dental care, as well as living and clothing allowances. There are daily recreational activities and outings scheduled weekly for all trainees who wish to participate. Counseling services are available to assist trainees with their individual needs. When training is completed and/or trainees are ready to leave, Career Transition services are provided. In addition, trainees who leave and are pursuing independent living are provided assistance with their transition. CHILLER REPLACEMENT BID PROCESS TIME LINE September 30, 2009 Advertise October 1, 2009 Bid Packages Available October 14, 2009 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference October 19, 2009 Written Question Submission Due Date November 2, 2009 Bid Due Date