Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town of Hamden is inviting qualified design build firms to submit proposals to design and build a newThe Town of Hamden is inviting qualified design build firms to submit proposals to design and build a new Community Center building at 560 Newhall Street, Hamden CT within the existing footprint of an existing building and on the existing foundation, with no disturbance to the foundation. The Project involves the conversion of the former Hamden Middle School Gymnasium Building. The Town of Hamden seeks a team of qualified professionals with relevant planning, design and construction experience and skills, the “Design-Build Team.” The Town of Hamden intends to issue one contract to the selected design builder for the entire scope of work. The successful bidder shall design and build a fully functional Community Center Building in accordance with a modified AIA A141-2014 provided by the Town. The Town of Hamden reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal. The Town of Hamden reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, which proposal provides the “best value” to the Town of Hamden and meets the Town’s requirements as set forth within. The Design-Build Team must demonstrate that they, including all members of their team, have experience in the design and construction of Youth and Arts Center Buildings or community centers in similar size and scale to that which is being proposed. The Design-Build Team will be required to acquire all necessary permits for the project including, but not limited to, local Inland Wetlands, Planning / Zoning, and Building Department approvals. Local permit fees are waived for this project by the Town of Hamden. At this time no work outside the building except as may be specifically set forth herein is part of the proposal (e.g., no basketball or tennis courts). The following is a list of proprietary items and specs that must be met, or substitution approved: a. Heat Pump System for conditioned spaces minimum of 0 deg lowest ambient temperature. b. The fire Alarm System Conforms to the current Code using cellular monitoring. c. Telecom - Data Ports & Faceplates: Cat 6 cable with R/45 Jacks, as required/requested. At least one per occupied room excluding the lavatory and kitchen. d. Electrical Metering, Power Monitoring, and Transfer – GE or ASCO or similar by design. e. Main Distribution 400 Amp 120/ 240-volt 3 wire single phase GE Spectra Series Power Panelboard. 22K f. Secondary Sub Panel GE A Series panelboard 225 A 42 Cir Subpanel 22K Transfer Asco 300 series 400-amp 3 pole Service rated open transition ATS g. Locks will be keypad access Schlage CAM BE/FE series. h. All concrete will be air-entrained at 3500 psi or better
