300 Broad Street
Abatement & Demo

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) serves as the primary awarding body and project manager for the procurement of services related to the 300 Broad Street project. NVCOG is a regional planning organization representing nineteen municipalities in the Naugatuck Valley region. In this capacity, NVCOG facilitates the administration of funds provided by the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD).

The Agency's role includes the solicitation of competitive sealed bids from qualified environmental and demolition contractors. NVCOG is responsible for ensuring that all phases of the project—from the pre-bid site visit to the final site restoration—adhere to both state and federal regulatory frameworks. The project is specifically funded through a DECD brownfield grant, necessitating strict compliance with the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Connecticut Department of Labor and the federal Davis-Bacon Act where applicable.

Administrative oversight is provided from NVCOG’s headquarters at 49 Leavenworth Street, Waterbury, CT. The solicitation process under RFP #2024-04 requires NVCOG to evaluate proposals based on a structured scoring system that prioritizes technical competence, project approach, and fiscal responsibility. The Agency maintains the right to reject any or all bids in the interest of the public and the municipalities it represents.

The project involves the hazardous material abatement and total structural demolition of the existing 4-story building located at 300 Broad Street in Stamford, Connecticut. This facility, a former YMCA building, occupies a critical footprint in the downtown district. The structure is characterized by a mix of construction materials, including reinforced concrete, brick masonry, and steel components, much of which contains Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM).

Technical requirements for the project include the removal and legal disposal of all identified ACMs, Presumed Asbestos-Containing Materials (PACM), and other hazardous substances such as PCB-containing ballasts and mercury switches. Following the abatement phase, the contractor is tasked with the complete mechanical demolition of the structure. This includes the removal of the building's foundation, basement walls, and the slab-on-grade.

Site restoration is a critical final phase of the project. Upon completion of demolition, the contractor must backfill the site to grade using approved, compacted structural fill. The site must be stabilized with a layer of processed stone or similar material to prevent erosion and prepare the land for future development. All work must be conducted within a strictly managed site perimeter, utilizing high-fencing and dust suppression systems to protect the surrounding urban environment and public infrastructure.

The project also mandates the coordination of utility disconnects with local providers, including Eversource for electricity and gas, and the Aquarion Water Company. The contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits from the City of Stamford Building Department and ensuring that all traffic control measures are implemented according to City standards during the heavy equipment mobilization and debris hauling phases.

While the specific contract award value is determined through the competitive bidding process, the RFP establishes rigorous financial standing requirements. All bidders must provide a Bid Bond equal to 5% of the total bid price. The selected contractor is further required to provide a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Labor and Materials Payment Bond upon execution of the contract.

Insurance requirements for this project are extensive, reflecting the high-risk nature of asbestos abatement and structural demolition. The contractor must maintain General Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Furthermore, Pollution Liability insurance (specifically covering Asbestos Abatement) is required with limits of at least $1,000,000.

As the project is funded by the State of Connecticut, the contractor is subject to the Prevailing Wage laws. This means that all laborers, mechanics, and other workers must be paid at rates at least equal to those published by the CT Department of Labor for the duration of the project. Non-compliance with these financial and wage requirements is grounds for immediate contract termination and debarment from future state-funded projects.