Hartford Public Library - Barbour Branch

The State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the design‑build construction of a new 16,000 sf Barbour Branch Library in Hartford. The project will relocate the library from its current leased space to a permanent, purpose‑built facility on a vacant lot at 234 Barbour Street. Scope includes site preparation, environmental soil remediation, driven‑pile foundation work, and construction of a multi‑use public building featuring a children’s room, teen lounge, computer lab, makerspace, adult learning center, food pantry, community room, and roof patio. A Project Labor Agreement is already in place. Bidders must submit a “no‑line‑item” bid and comply with the attached legal notice and bidding instructions. • 16,000 sf public library construction (non‑residential institutional) • Required environmental remediation and deep foundation (driven piles) • Full building envelope, interior finishes, specialized spaces (Makerspace, tech lab, etc.) • Project Labor Agreement already established • Delivery term: FOB Destination • Open to all vendors (no restrictions)