MCC-The Connecticut Construction Connection July 23, 2018



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MCC MEMBERSHIP MEETING
JULY 24, 2018













 
Join us at the Minority Construction Council Membership Meeting. 
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Membership Meeting: 5:30  PM - 6:00 PM 
Presentations: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:   New Park Office & Conference Center
                 151 New Park Avenue 
                 Hartford  Conference Room
                 Hartford CT 06106

Presentations are open to the public*

Presenters:
  • Chris Mattei, Candidate for Attorney General
  • Newfield Construction, Upcoming Contracting Opportunities
  • CT Department of Administrative Services, Contractors Updates
  • Town of Bloomfield, Town Updates
  • Berkshire Bank, Small Business Products

RSVP is required. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Minority Construction Council 860.882.0675 or via email jlittle-greer@mccforct.org.



MCC QUICKBOOKS TRAINING
JULY 24TH & JULY 26TH


The Minority Construction Council and Connecticut Department of Transportation have partnered to offer a two-day QuickBooks Training for DBE firms in the construction industry.

Workshop Requirements:
  • Certified DBE
  • Laptop/Desktop preloaded with QuickBooks 2018 

Workshop Presenter: St. Michael IT Solutions, LLC 

Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 and Thursday, July 26, 2018

When: 8:50 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: New Park Office & Conference Center
              Hartford Room, 151 New Park Avenue Hartford CT 06106

*Registration for this training is now closed. For further questions or if you are interested in becoming a certified DBE contact the MCC at 860.882.0675.

NORWALK TRANSIT DISTRICT 
CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES OPEN HOUSE
JULY 25, 2018


Norwalk Transit District will be hosting an Open House to discuss upcoming DBE contracting opportunities.

Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 275 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk,  CT 06854

 
Who should attend:  DBE, SBE and MBE Contractors
 
These opportunities will cover the following trades:
  • Cleaning
  • Sealing Joints & Cracks
  • Curbing
  • Drainage
  • Hardscape
  • Illumination
  • Landscape
  • Electrical
  • Architectural Design
  • HVAC
  • Markings (Street)
  • Masonry
  • Paving
  • Sidewalks and Ramps
  • Steel Erection
  • Traffic Signs and Pavement
  • Painting
  • Welding
  • General Construction
  • Plumbing
RSVP is required. Refreshments and beverages will be served. For further details contact the Minority Construction Council 860.882.0675 or via email jlittle-greer@mccforct.org.

BOND BROTHERS, INC. 
CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND PUMPING PROJECT
BID DUE DATE: JULY 25, 2018 2:00 PM

 

The Bond Brothers Inc, Construction Manager for the University of Connecticut Central Utility Plant Equipment Replacement and Pumping Project 902109.
                                                  
All Bids Due: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM

Submit Bids To:
University of Connecticut, Capital Projects and Contract Administration
Attn: Lee Ann Sullivan
3 Discovery Drive, Unit 6076
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-6047


Project includes multiple SBE and MBE Packages
DAS Certification required for MBE/SBE Set-Aside Packages


Trade
Set-Aside
Temp Sanitary (Port-O-Johns)
S/MBE
Temp Fencing
MBE Only
Temp Pest Control
S/MBE
Final Cleaning
MBE Only
Progress Cleaning
MBE Only
Concrete Flatwork
MBE Only
Masonry
MBE Only
Rough Carpentry
S/MBE
Roofing
Open
Firestopping
MBE Only
Painting
S/MBE
Fire Protection
S/MBE
Mechanical Piping Insulation
MBE Only
Sitework
S/MBE

For more information and to retrieve bid documents, contact Lee Ann Sullivan via email: lasullivan@bondbrothers.com.

The Bond Brothers is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

O&G INDUSTRIES INC - SBE & MBE CONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018


O&G Industries, Inc. 
SBE & MBE Conference

Wednesday, July 25, 2018
When:   5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: O&G Industries Main Office
112 Wall Street, Torrington, CT 06790


O&G Industries, Inc. will be hosting a SBE & MBE Conference to discuss upcoming contracting opportunities. 

Discussion Topics:
  • Discussion of Good Faith Efforts
  • Review of OSHA's Silica Requirements
  • Resources for CHRO Compliance
  • Upcoming O&G Projects

For more information, contact Mark Carroll 860.496.4233 or via email markcarroll@ogind.com.

O&G Industries, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

BLUEPRINT & SPECIFICATION READING WORKSHOP
JULY 31, 2018













The Minority Construction Council has partnered with Turner Construction Company to host a Blueprint & Specification Reading Workshop.
 
This workshop is ideal for contractors interested in learning to read blueprint and specification documents to bid on projects. There is no cost to attend this workshop.

Date:      Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Time:      5:30  PM - 7:30 PM

Where:  New Park Office & Conference Center
               Hartford Room
               Hartford CT 06106

RSVP is required to attend this workshop. Refreshments will be served.

OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION
AUGUST 13TH & AUGUST 14TH


The Minority Construction Council will be hosting a two - day OSHA 10 Safety Training as part of the Safe + Sound Week Campaign. 

Monday, August 13th and Tuesday, August 14th
 Must attend BOTH sessions to receive your OSHA certification card.  


Presenters
John Able, CONN - OSHA  
Occupational Safety Training Specialist

Paul Mangiafico, CONN - OSHA
Compliance Assistance Specialist

Cost
$18.00 ( 
Cost reduced for Safe + Sound Week )*
Location151 New Park Avenue, Hartford Room, Hartford, CT 06106
Time8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Quick Notes:
  • OSHA 10 certification card is valid 5 years on Project Labor Agreement Projects.
  • Early certification renewal is recommended.
RSVP is required. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, contact the Minority Construction Council 860.882.0675 or via email jlittle-greer@mccforct.org.


MCC FORKLIFT TRAINING
AUGUST 16, 2018
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Elite Construction Rentals, LLC will be partnering with the Minority Construction Council to offer 10 construction firms a Forklift Training Class. This is a free training and is apart of the Safe + Sound Week Campaign

Date:      Thursday, August 16, 2018

Time:      8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where:  Elite Construction Rentals, LLC
                5 Alexander Drive
               Wallingford, CT 06492

Requirements:
  • Must be an active member of the MCC to attend this training.
For more information, contact the Minority Construction Council 860.882.0675 or via email jlittle-greer@mccforct.org.

PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION 
FOREMAN JOB OPPORTUNITY






Paramount Construction, LLC is looking to fill a Foreman position with a focus on heavy highway/utility construction.
 
This position is responsible for providing direct in-field supervision of a highway/utility crew working on all phases of heavy highway/utility/site-work and/or various other related construction projects. The candidate will be required to manage direct oversight of all employees on the project and will include orientation, coaching, and daily direction of the crew.


Requirements:
  • Must be hard-working, dependable, fit and able to perform duties
  • Able to operate equipment
  • Manage and assign daily task to the crew
  • Seven years experience as a Foreman in Heavy Highway/Civil Construction
  • Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communication
  • Must have a valid driver's license and meet company's driving standards
Resumes may be forwarded via fax 860.436.4810 or via email hr@pconstructionllc.com.


UPCOMING EVENTS

July 24, 2018: 

July 24, 2018: MCC Membership Meeting at 5:30 PM, 151 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Register

July 25, 2018Norwalk Transit District, Contracting Opportunities Open House at 10:00 AM, 275 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk CT 06854. Register

July 25, 2018: O&G Industries, Inc. MBE & SBE Conference at 5:00 PM, 112 Wall Street, Torrington, CT 06790. Flyer

July 26, 2018: QuickBooks Training Part 2 at 9:00 AM, 151 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Registration closed.

July 27, 2018: Suffield Public Schools - Spaulding School Floor Renovations pre-bid conference at 10:00 AM, 946 Mountain Road, West Suffield, CT 06093. 

July 31, 2018: Blueprint and Specification Reading Workshop at 5:30 PM, 151 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Register

August 9, 2018: City of Bridgeport DBE Forum at 5:30 PM, 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport CT 06608.

August 13, 2018: Safe & Sound Week - OSHA 10 Training at 8:30 AM, 151 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Register

August 14, 2018: Safe & Sound Week - OSHA 10 Training at 8:30 AM, 151 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Register

August 15, 2018: Upper Albany Building Committee Meeting at 9:00 AM, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford, CT 06112.

August 16, 2018: Fork Lift Training at 8:00 AM, 5 Alexander Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.

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October 4, 2018: MCC Construction Expo and Matchmaker at 9:00 AM. Save the Date.

November 2, 2018: Transportation Matchmaker, Gateway Comm. College, New Haven, CT.

November 27, 2018: MCC Holiday Business Exchange. Save the Date. 

BID OPPORTUNITIES 


Bid Date
Bid Details

July 24, 2018
Town of West Hartford. Project# 6655F. Restroom Renovation at Fernridge Park. Sealed bids due no later than 3:00 PM. For more information, contact Rick Hyman 860.561.7473 or via email rick.hyman@westhartfordct.gov. 

                                                                                              View Invitation to Bid

July 25, 2018
City of New Britain. Project# 3938. Eddy Glover Boulevard Traffic Safety Improvements. Sealed bids due no later then 11:00 AM. For more information, contact Jack Pieper 860.826.3402 or via email jpieper@NewBritainCT.gov.

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July 25, 2018
Southern Connecticut State University. Project# SBE- 18-SCSU-10. Schwartz Hall Renovations for Lounge. Sealed bids due no later than 2:00 PM. For more information, contact Richard Glasson 203.392.6702 or via email glassonr1@southernct.edu.

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July 26, 2018
Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments. Project# 20180620. Complete Streets Improvements of Main Street in Stratford Center. Sealed bids due no later than 4:00PM. For more information, contact Colleen Kelleher 203.366.5405 or via email  ckelleher@ctmetro.org.

                                                                                              View Invitation to Bid

July 26, 2018
Town of Guilford. Project# 13-1718. Water Main Extension for Mulberry Point, Tuttle's Point and Long Cove. Sealed bids due no later than 2:00 PM. For more information, contact Pamela Millman 203.453.8020 or via email  millmanp@ci.guilford.ct.us.

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July 26, 2018
Town of Groton. Project# 18-16P. Generator Replacement Ann Avenue and Noank Pump Station. Sealed bids due no later than 2:00 PM.For more information, contact Brandon Gonzalez 860.448.4083 or via email bgonzalez@groton-ct.gov.

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July 26, 2018
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Project# BI-CTC-542R. Site Improvements at SE Parking Lot at Asnuntuck CC. Sealed bids due no later than 3:00 PM. For more information, contact Yolanda Hacia 860.723.0732 or via email yhacia@commnet.edu.

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July 26, 2018
Town of Windham. Project# 163-06272018. Hop River Trail and Rehabilitation of Un-Numbered Railroad Bridge over Willimantic River. Sealed bids due no later than 2:00 PM. For more information, contact Joseph Gardner 860.465.3043 or via email jgardner@windhamct.com.

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July 27, 2018
Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Project# DEPA00013100019. Construction of a 1,391 Sq. Foot Seasonal Shower Building at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Sealed bids due no later than 2:00 PM. For more information, contact Meghan Frommer 860.342.2215 or via email meghan.frommer@ct.gov.
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July 27, 2018
CT Transit. Project# RFQ I-18 Rooftop Safety Improvements. RFQ. Rooftop Safety Improvements at the Hartford Bus Maintenance Facility. Sealed quotes due no later than 2:00 PM. For more information, contact Greg Chapin 860.707.1277 or via email gregchapin@cttransit.com.
                                                                                              View Invitation to Bid

July 30, 2018
City of New London. Project# 2018-08. Underground Storage Tank Removal and Replacement at New London Police Station. Sealed bids due no later than 2:00 PM. For more information, contact Dedra Aker 860.447.5215 or via email daker@ci.new-london.ct.us.
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July 31, 2018
Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Project# DEEP062818. Invitation to Bid for the Repairs to Mono Pond Dam, Columbia, CT. Sealed bids due no later than 10:00 AM. For more information, contact Ashley Stewart 860.424.3627 or via email ashley.stewart@ct.gov.
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August 1, 2018
Town of Simsbury. Project #2018-12. RFQ. Construction Manager at Risk Services Town of Simsbury Public Schools. Sealed bids due no later than 4:00 PM. For more information, contact Burke LaClair at 860.651.3365 or via email blaclair@simsbury.k12.ct.us.

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August 2, 2018
Town of Canaan. Project # 2019-02. Chimney Brick Masonry Repair - South School. Sealed bids due no later than 1:00 PM. For more information, contact Dan Clarke 203.822.3162 or via email daneil.clarke@ncps-k12.org.



August 3, 2018
Suffield Public Schools. Project Suffield - AWS - Floor. RFP. Install New Floor in Gym, Auditorium and Halls at AW Spaulding School. Sealed bids due no later than 10:00 AM. For more information, contact Bill Hoff 860.668.3202 or via email bhoff@suffield.org.

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