This project consists of interior improvements and exterior restoration of the existing 13,000 SF building. Interior scope includes the installation of a fire suppression system, HVAC system, and miscellaneous finishes. The exterior rehabilitation scope includes a slate roof replacement, brick and brownstone replacement, and masonry repointing. SBE/MBE Participation: This project will be partially funded by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. This contract is subject to state contract compliance requirements, including non- discrimination statutes and set-aside requirements. State law requires a minimum of twenty-five (25%) percent of the state-funded portion of the contract be set aside for award to subcontractors holding current certification from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. The contractor must demonstrate good faith effort to meet the 25% set-aside goals. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3). The purpose of section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUDassisted projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. All bidders must agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135, which implement Section Bid Security: A bid bond for the sum of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, payable to Turner Construction, utilizing the form included within the Project Manual must accompany the bid as a guarantee that the contract will be entered into if awarded. The bid bond surety must be a corporate surety company licensed to sign surety bonds in the State of CT as listed on the Department of the Treasury's Listing of Certified Companies. All successful bidders will be required to provide 100% Payment and Performance bonds as a condition of the contract. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.