General Contracting

The General Contracting method of project delivery allows for two methods; General Contracting - Negotiated Basis and General Contracting - Lump Sum Bid Basis.

General Contracting Negotiated Basis

(with or without a GMP)
(Guaranteed Maximum Price)

In this scenario, the Owner selects the General Contractor on the basis of the actual cost plus a fixed or percentage fee. On a GMP basis, the Contractor guarantees that a maximum price will not be exceeded and that excess cost will be borne by the Contractor.

Often, when final costs and fees are less than the amount guaranteed, savings are shared by the General Contractor and the Owner.

General Contracting Lump Sum Bid Basis

In this scenario, the General Contractor provides a fixed price for construction based on a complete set of plans and specifications and awards the work to the lowest bidder. This agreement is to perform the work on one fixed price regardless of the cost to the Contractor.

Contact:
F. Todd Renz
President, O,R&L Construction at 203-483-2042
ftrenz@orlconstruction.com

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Early construction stage	New Construction at Hamden Plaza Hamden, Connecticut Project Type: General Contractor Designers: BL Companies Contract Amount: $1,000,000 Completion Date: 9/30/2005 O,R&L constructed a 20,000 square foot new retail space (from the ground up) addition to the existing retail complex at Hamden Plaza. Construction required a new foundation with masonry backup, glass storefront assemblies, and 12,000 amp electrical services. O,R&L conducted over two acres of site improvements with new parking, sidewalks, site lighting, and plantings.
Exterior view of building	Brockway Holdings Guilford, Connecticut Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: $2,500,000 Completion Date: 9/30/2005 O,R&L constructed this 20,000 square foot medical office building. This two story, from the ground up, construction has space for five suites and parking for over one hundred cars. Special attention was paid to medical equipment necessities during planning and construction.
	Hospital of Saint Raphael New Haven Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: $1,000,000 Completion Date: 7/30/2005 Interior renovation of GI Endoscopy unit Links: http://srhs.org/
Building no.1	The Lee Company Westbrook, CT Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: $2,400,000 Completion Date: 7/1/2005 O,R&L Construction has a continuing relationship with the Lee Company, having completed multiple construction projects including: a 45,000 square foot renovation at their Essex, CT facility; a 10,000 square foot Design Build addition to their Pequot Park, Westbrook facility; an 18,000 square foot Design Build addition to their manufacturing space known as Pequot Park and a 10,000 square foot renovation at their Westbrook campus. O,R&L completed a "from the ground up" new facility to house the firm's Human Resource and Maintenance departments at their Building #1.
Adult Psychiatric Unit Renovation	Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: $500,000 Completion Date: 7/15/2004 O,R&L Construction completed the interior renovation of Adult Psychiatric Unit.
Pediatric Dental Clinic	Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: Confidential Completion Date: 7/15/2004 O,R&L Construction projects with Yale New Haven Hospital included the Pediatric Dental Clinic. Links: http://www.ynhh.com
Interior renovation of IT offices located at 175 Whitney Avenue	Yale University - IT Offices New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: Confidential Completion Date: 12/1/2003 O,R&L Construction completed renovations to the interior at 175 Whitney Avenue. This historical Yale University building houses Yale’s Information Technology department and the Archive Department for Yale’s Peabody Museum. The renovation included an extensive mechanical retro-fit, which involved the installation of a new air handling unit, placed on a new steel platform and positioning of load bearing plates in the basement to support the new unit. The renovated space included multiple offices, conference rooms, a multi-media room, and a multi-media lab. New electrical emergency lighting panels were installed, as well as new walls, ceilings, and floors. The construction was performed within an occupied building, and required coordination of all operations with Yale University personnel and departments.
	Yale University New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: Confidential Completion Date: 7/5/2003 O,R&L Construction renovated the 2nd floor at Yale University’s Health Services Business Office located at 55 Whitney Avenue. The renovation included multiple offices, conference rooms, reception areas, and the addition of a kitchen. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing functions included the addition of sheet metal, the relocation of supply and return vents, relocation of electrical panels, and plumbing relating to the kitchen and lavatory areas. The project was performed in two phases and was completed in occupied areas, within Yale University’s busy administrative offices.
	Hartford Hospital Hartford Project Type: General Contractor Designers: AHSC Architects ,Vanzelm Heywood & Shadford Contract Amount: $1,500,000 Completion Date: 2/15/2003 Two Phase renovation of GI/Endoscopy Unit, Floors 2 & 3 located in Jefferson Building. Phase 1 was completed in August 2002, Phase II was completed in November 2002
PFAS Admitting	Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: Confidential Completion Date: 11/1/2002 East Pavillion PFAS/Admitting Lobby's expansion and renovation included upgrading plumbing, electrical and sprinkler systems as well as new interior finishes. Links: http://www.ynhh.org
View of completed Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory	William W. Backus Hospital Norwich Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Payette Associates (Architect) ,BVH Integrated Services (Engineer) ,Advent Design (Interior Design) Contract Amount: $1,600,000 Completion Date: 12/30/2001 In June 2001, O,R&L Construction began a ‘fast track’ phased renovation project for William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut. Phase 1 included renovation of the 10 bed, EI Patient Wing and adjacent Recovery Room. This phase began in June 2001 and was completed in September 2001. O,R&L Construction successfully met the fast track schedule requirements and budget for the hospital. Phase II of the program renovated the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (6,500 square feet) that included cosmetic upgrades and plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems upgrades. This phase of renovation commenced in August 2001 and was completed, on time and in budget, in December 2001. Links: http://www.backushospital.org
Exterior view of completed facility	Seacrest Retirement Center West Haven Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Matt Williams, Architect Contract Amount: $1,650,000 Completion Date: 9/1/2001 75 bed expansion and total renovation of this healthcare facility located directly on Long Island Sound.
View of completed patient room	Hospital of Saint Raphael New Haven, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: The S/L/A/M Collaborative Contract Amount: $1,300,000 Completion Date: 7/15/2001 Starting in 1994 when O,R&L renovated 5,000 square feet of occupational rehab space, to the construction of their glass topped entry canopy in 1996, O,R&L Construction has enjoyed a long standing relationship with The Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, CT. Most recently, O,R&L renovated 10,000 square feet for the Verdi West Oncology Unit. This project included thirty (30) patient rooms, multiple nurses stations, a pharmacy, ancilliary meeting rooms, nutrition rooms etc. and was valued at $1,700,000. Links: http://srhs.org
Interior View of completed laboratory area	Cellular Genomics Branford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Svigals Associates, Architect Contract Amount: $1,300,000 Completion Date: 3/15/2001 When Cellular Genomics, a genetic research company, outgrew their space in New Haven’s Science Park, they came to O,R&L Construction to fit-out their new location in Branford, CT. The main goal was to integrate much of the laboratory equipment and furniture in use at Science Park into the new space, and perform the fit-out in under 160 days. This required that assessments be made on the existing 10,000 square foot fit-out, early in the process, and that critical decisions be made regarding space limitations, load differentials, power sources and construction logistics. Specialized mechanical components included the installation of complex heating and ventilation systems for use in a laboratory environment as well as individual neutralization tanks, autoclaves, centrifuges, and nitrogen tanks. Links: http://www.cellulargenomics.com http://www.svigals.com
	Clairol, Inc. Stamford, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Nicolas M. Pacella & Associates, Architects ,Rongoe Engineers, Structural Engineers ,Edwards & Zuck, Mechanical Engineers Contract Amount: Confidential Completion Date: 12/1/2000 Construction of new label room manufacturing area for this internationally branded company Links: http://www.clairol.com
	Engyro, Inc. Shelton Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Esposito Design Associates Completion Date: 11/30/2000 O,R&L Construction renovated this space for Engyro. Engyro provides critical business licensing and service information to corporate clients via web based applications.
Interior View of Disaster Recovery Room	Precision Computer Services Shelton, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Fletcher Thompson, Architects Contract Amount: $300,000 Completion Date: 11/10/2000 In the spring of 1999, O,R&L Construction broke ground on a new 20,000 square foot corporate facility for Precision Computer Services (PCS) in Shelton, CT. The project, valued at $1,500,000 included corporate offices and a high tech service and support center. Due to the nature of the building site, extensive site work was performed including heavy blasting. In 2000, PCS contracted with O,R&L to fit-out interior space at the facility for use as a Disaster Recovery Room for protection of client data. An additional $300,000 was invested by the client, for this state-of-the-art, climate controlled, clean environment space. Links: http://www.precisiongroup.com
Rear right of photo represents the new addition	The Lee Company Westbrook, CT Project Type: General Contractor Contract Amount: $1,000,000 Completion Date: 9/30/2000 10,000 square foot addition for manufacturing miniature fluid components for the aerospace, medical, scientific and downhole drilling industries. Links: http://www.theleeco.com
Exterior View	Midstate Medical Center Meriden, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Joseph Alicata, Architect Completion Date: 9/15/2000 9,000 square foot new construction, 2,000 square foot renovation for this first of its kind general acute care medical facility Links: http://www.midstatemedical.org
	Old Saybrook Public School System Old Saybrook Project Type: General Contractor Designers: Design Group One Architects Contract Amount: Confidential Completion Date: 9/1/2000 Interior renovation and fit-out for multiple school projects including: Old Saybrook High School; Old Saybrook Middle School; K.E. Goodwin Middle School; Board of Education/ Administration Building Links: http://www.OldSaybrook.com
Exterior view of hospital	Sharon Hospital Sharon, CT Project Type: General Contractor Designers: CJNA Architects Contract Amount: Confidential Completion Date: 8/20/2000 O,R&L completed two renovation projects for Sharon Hospital: the Operating Room Sterilization Unit and the Women's Imaging Center.