300301 Motor Pool Fuel Tank Replacement
| Agency: | University of Connecticut |
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| State: | Connecticut |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| NAICS Category: |
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| Posted Date: | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Solicitation No: | 300301 |
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300301 Motor Pool Fuel Tank Replacement
| Number | 300301 |
| Open | 12/01/2025 |
| Close | 12/22/2025 2:00 PM EDT |
| Type | RFQ - Request For Qualifications |
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Pre-Bid
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N/A |
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RFI
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12/11/2025 2:00 PM |
| Contact | Chris Peters chris.peters@uconn.edu (860) 486-6324 |
| Details |
Pre-qualification is open to general contractors with previous experience in the scope needed for this project
To access this bid document in our HuskyBuy self-service online portal, please click this link: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite If you need assistance in preparing your online bid submittal please reach out to the contact listed for this solicitation. |
| Documents | 300301-Solicitation-Information-Sheet .pdf |
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SOLICITATION INFORMATION SHEET
CONSTRUCTION - GENERAL CONTRACTOR/TRADE CONTRACTOR
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
The University of Connecticut is accepting Statement of Qualifications for:
RFQ RELEASE DATE: 12/1/2025
PROJECT NUMBER: 300301
PROJECT NAME:
Motor Pool Fuel Tank Replacement
PROJECT LOCATION: Storrs Campus, 9 Discovery Dr, Storrs, CT 06269
PROCUREMENT AGENT: Chris Peters, chris.peters@uconn.edu, 860-486-6324
INTENT OF THIS SOLICITATION: The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is to solicit General
Contractor services for the Motor Pool Fuel Tank Replacement project.
LOCATION OF THIS SOLICITATION: Submit a Statement of Qualifications (“Proposal”) for this solicitation
through the HuskyBuy Portal:
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite.
SBE/MBE PARTICIPATION: The University of Connecticut is committed to providing a professionally
inclusive environment within which small and minority businesses are encouraged to participate in the
procurement experience. As such, we encourage participation by Small (SBE) businesses, Minority-Owned
(MBE) businesses, Woman-Owned (WBE) businesses, and businesses owned by persons with a disability
(DisBE), certified as such by the Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services Supplier Diversity
Division. For further information, visit: https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Services/Licensing-Certification-
Permitting-and-Codes/Small-Minority-Business-Center. To learn about the University of Connecticut’s
Supplier Diversity Program, visit: https://supplierdiversity.ubs.uconn.edu. Additionally, the University
encourages Connecticut-based businesses to participate in this public solicitation process.
CRITICAL DATES:
Q&A (RFI) Due Date and Time
Proposal Due Date and Time
12/11/2025
12/22/2025
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION QUESTIONS: All Requests for Information (“RFI”) questions are to be posted
under the Q&A Board Tab in the HuskyBuy sourcing event for this Solicitation. No phone calls or RFI
questions emailed directly to the Procurement Agent will be accepted.
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CLARIFICATIONS, ADDENDA, and INTERPRETATIONS: Proposers shall promptly notify the University of
any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error which they may discover upon examination of the contract
documents.
Any and all interpretations of the RFI Responses, contract documents, and supplemental instructions, will
be in the form of a clarification/addendum, and posted as part of the HuskyBuy sourcing event. Failure of
a Proposer to receive such clarification/addendum or interpretation shall not release a Proposer from the
obligations under its Proposal as submitted.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS: This is a two-part solicitation process. During the first part, a Proposer
shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, that they possess the proven financial ability,
managerial ability, technical ability, and the integrity, necessary to perform the Scope of Work faithfully
and efficiently for this Project, without conflict of interest. Proposals shall be evaluated utilizing the
objective technical criteria listed within the RFQ, as well as any additional information obtained from
persons or other sources identified in the Proposal with the intent of developing a shortlist of qualified
Proposers.
During the second part of the process, the short-listed Proposers are invited to submit a Cost Proposal
during the Invitation to Bid phase. The Cost Proposals are opened during a public opening and the lowest
responsible Bidder is determined after review of the submissions.
PROJECT SCHEDULE/DURATION:
• Anticipated Contract Issuance/Notice to Proceed: March 2026
• Construction is planned to start: April, 1 2026
• Construction Duration: 1 year
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK: Remove the existing UConn Motor Pool Fueling Station, and
deliver a fully operational fueling system comprised of two (2) 10,000 gallon underground storage tanks
(USTs), one for gasoline and the other for diesel, associated piping, leak detection, Stage I vapor recovery,
electrical and controls, integration with current usage monitoring system, civil/site restoration, and turnover
training.
QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSER: All Proposers must provide information/documentation with their
submission that demonstrates the following:
- THRESHOLD BUILDING PROJECT: This Project has been defined as a “threshold building.” All
contractors and major subcontractors must possess, at the time the Proposal is submitted, a valid
Major Contractor Registration Certificate issued by the CT Department of Consumer Protection in
accordance with Connecticut General Statute §20-341gg.
- DAS CLASSIFICATION: Proposers must be prequalified by the Department of Administrative Services
in the specified classification for this Project GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (GROUP B OR C) as
of the due date of the RFQ.
- FINANCIAL ABILITY: The Proposer must demonstrate the financial ability and bonding capacity to
complete a construction project with a minimum value of at least $1,500,000. See the Financial Ability
Prequalification Requirements Document for further information.
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- PREVIOUS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Describe the overall qualifications of the Proposer, including
background in this field and the services that it provides. Utilize the Previous Relevant Experience Form,
Const-RFQ/ITB provided with this RFQ.
a. It is recommended that the Proposer provide three (3) examples of projects that are in progress or
completed within the past ten (10) years, comparable in size, scope, and similar environment to this
Project, with an emphasis on sitework involving tanks and associated equipment and an
understanding of the DEEP regulations associated with these types of projects.
b. It is recommended that the examples have a construction value of $1,000,000.
c. A detailed description of the work performed and how it relates to the Scope of Work outlined in
the RFQ shall be included.
d. Projects with any information on the Form stated as “confidential” may not be considered.
- PROPOSED TEAM QUALIFICATIONS: The Proposer must demonstrate the ability to staff the Project
with high quality, experienced personnel. Describe the qualifications and responsibilities of the key
personnel who will be assigned to the Project including their experience on similar assignments and
their specific responsibilities for the proposed Project. Utilize the Resume for Proposed Key Personnel,
Const-RFQ/ITB provided with this RFQ.
a. It is recommended that the Proposer provide Resumes for the following positions: Project
Superintendent and Project Manager. Only provide Resumes for the key project team; do not
include Resumes for personnel not assigned to the team.
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The Proposal shall include the following documents:
1. Supplier Diversity Certificate: If certified, provide your Company’s current Supplier Diversity Certificate
issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services.
CONTRACT: A draft of the contract has been provided with the solicitation documents. The University
reserves the right to modify the contract or waive any informality as it deems to be in the best interest of
the University. By submitting a Proposal, your Company accepts the contract and any modifications that
the University deems necessary to it without exception. Proposers will be notified of any modifications
to the contract made by the University. Any exceptions to the contract submitted by the Proposer will
not be considered.
SELF-PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT: If awarded this contract, the Contractor shall be required to
perform not less than ten percent (10%) of the Total Contract Price with its own forces.
SET-ASIDE REQUIREMENTS: 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.
End of Solicitation Information Sheet
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