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Replacement of Exterior Doors

Project Summary

The Connecticut Science Center is initiating a project to replace 20+ original exterior doors throughout the facility. This project is part of a broader initiative to enhance building security, improve energy efficiency, ensure compliance with ADA accessibility standards, and upgrade the overall performance and longevity of exterior access points.

Project Timeline

The project is anticipated to begin August 1, 2025 and may be completed in phases over the next 6 to 18 months. This project represents continued investment in maintaining the infrastructure of the Connecticut Science Center, ensuring safe and compliant public access, building security, fire safety and energy efficiency.

Goals & Objectives

  • Replace 20+ exterior doors with new, commercial-grade, energy-efficient systems.
  • Include panic bars, thresholds, sweeps, weather stripping, and ADA-compliant features.
  • Remove and discard old doors and frames off-site.
  • Address air and water infiltration to improve building envelope.
  • Integrate new doors with existing fire, security, and access systems (via separate vendors).
  • Ensure compliance with building codes, fire safety, and ADA standards.
  • Maintain security and minimize disruption during installation.

Project Management and Installation Services

The selected contractor for this project will:

  • Removal and proper off-site disposal of existing exterior doors.
  • Supply and install high-performance, commercial-grade doors and hardware.
  • Ensure compliance with local building codes, ADA standards, and CSC building safety and security protocols.
  • Integrate new doors with existing fire, security systems and access controls
  • Ensure weatherproof and energy-efficient sealing
  • Final testing, quality assurance, and any training for CSC facilities staff

Instructions for Submitting Proposals:

The request for proposal (RFP) process will work as follows:

  1. RFP will be posted to the Connecticut Science Center website https://ctsciencecenter.org/about/rfp/
  2. A copy of the RFP can also be obtained electronically by emailing Brendan McNelis, Director of Facilities, at bmcnelis@ctsciencecenter.org
  3. RFP will officially open for bids 12:00pm/Noon/EST on June 2, 2025 and will remain open for bids until 5:00pm/Est on June 30, 2025.
  4. Questions about this RFP will be accepted until 12:00pm/Noon/Est on June June 13, 2025, and must be submitted in writing to Brendan McNelis. All questions and corresponding answers will be posted to the RFP page on the Science Center’s website https://ctsciencecenter.org/about/rfp/ for all potential bidders to review. Responses to all questions will be posted by 3PM on June 16, 2025.The Connecticut Science Center is not responsible for any emails that are rejected, lost or undelivered.
  5. Any updates or changes to this RFP will be posted to the RFQ/P page on the Science Center’s website. Any potential bidder is responsible for monitoring this page for updates until the proposal deadline.
  6. Interested bidders must notify their intent to submit a proposal to Brendan McNelis, Director of Facilities, bmcnelis@ctsciencecenter.org by June 9, 2025, to schedule a site visit.
  7. A pre-proposal site visit will be scheduled individually for all potential bidders to tour the building during the week of June 16, 2025. This will allow bidders to ask follow-up questions, or glean more insight into the scope of the project
  8. All bid proposals are due in full by 5:00pm/EST on June 30, 2025. Any proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.
  9. After the RFP process closes, the Connecticut Science Center will review all proposals submitted based on the “Proposal Guidelines & Evaluation” criteria outlined in this RFP and may invite selected companies to participate in an interview.
  10. . All bids should be sent directly to the contact below either electronically or by mail (or both). If sending a hard-copy proposal, please also include a thumb drive with the electronic copy as well. All bids, regardless of how they are being delivered, must be received by 5:00pm/EST on June 30, 2025. The Connecticut Science Center is not responsible for any mailed or emailed proposals that are rejected, lost, or undelivered.

Send Bid:

All bids should be sent directly to the contact below either electronically or by mail (or both). If sending a hard-copy proposal, please also include a thumb drive with the electronic copy as well. All bids, regardless of how they are being delivered, must be received by 5:00pm/EST on June 30, 2025. The Connecticut Science Center is not responsible for any mailed or emailed proposals that are rejected, lost, or undelivered.

Brendan McNelis
Director of Facilities
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103
Email: bmcnelis@ctsciencecenter.org

IMPORTANT FILE

Official RFP-Exterior Doors Document

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INVESTMENT SERVICES

Project Summary

The Connecticut Science Center seeks a qualified investment management services firm with experience in working with nonprofits to manage its financial assets with a focus on both growth and security. The Science Center wishes to invest approximately $15 million, of which $500,000 must remain liquid, in a manner that produces long term growth to support the minimum of an annual 3% spending policy taken quarterly, with a balanced level of risk in accordance with an established Investment Policy. The selected provider will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the investment portfolio while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and best practices.

Scope of Services

  • Portfolio management and asset allocation recommendations
  • Investment strategy development aligned with risk tolerance and financial goals
  • Regular (at least quarterly) meetings to review and report portfolio performance against benchmarks
  • Compliance with applicable financial regulations and industry best practices
  • Provide fiduciary guidance and consultation on investment decisions
  • Transparent fee structures with a breakdown of all associated costs
  • Monthly reporting of investment balance in total and across multiple pools

Instructions for Submitting Proposals:

For questions regarding this RFP, submit all inquiries via email to csempere@ctsciencecenter.org by 12:00 Noon/EST on June 13, 2025. Responses to questions will be posted to the RFP page on the Science Center’s website listed above for all potential bidders to review. The Connecticut Science Center is not responsible for any emails that are rejected, lost, or undelivered.

Send Bid:

Carlos Sempere
Director of Finance
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103
Email: csempere@ctsciencecenter.org

IMPORTANT FILE

Official RFP-Investment Services