Route 15 Interchange 46 Improvements & Heroes Tunnel Project – RFQ

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is seeking qualified firms (or joint‑venture teams) to serve as Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the Route 15 Interchange 46 Improvements and Heroes Tunnel Project. This large‑scale, two‑step procurement will first evaluate Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) and then invite shortlisted firms to submit a formal Request for Proposals (RFP). The work encompasses extensive highway‑interchange reconstruction, tunnel construction, structural repairs, mechanical, electrical, and ITS installations, and requires a minimum 40 % self‑performance by the prime contractor. • Scope includes pre‑construction services (cost estimating, scheduling, value engineering) and full construction management for a $250‑$300 million, ~5‑year project. • Eligibility requires CTDOT pre‑qualification in Groups 7 (Road Construction), 9 (Bridges), and 15 (ITS), an active Connecticut Major Contractor’s License, and ability to self‑perform ≥ 40 % of the contract value. • Key deadlines: SOQ submission by October 15 2026, shortlist announcement by the same date, RFP release in November 2026, and final technical/price proposals due December 15 2026. • Evaluation criteria focus on project understanding, management approach, past performance, and key‑personnel qualifications, with a weighted scoring system (S1–S4). • A potential Project Labor Agreement (PLA) may be required for the construction phase, and DBE participation may be mandated.