Renovation of a mixed-use development in Columbia, Connecticut. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The Town of Columbia, Connecticut (hereinafter "the Town" or "Town") requests qualifications from Architects/Engineers that are licensed to work in the State of Connecticut, have experience working on Connecticut school IAQ grant projects, and are highly interested in providing Engineering services to the Town of Columbia. The Town of Columbia, Connecticut (hereinafter "the Town" or "Town") requests qualifications from Architects/Engineers that are licensed to work in the State of Connecticut, have experience working on Connecticut school IAQ grant projects, and are highly interested in providing Engineering services to the Town of Columbia. The current HVAC system at Horace W. Porter School was designed and installed in 1993-94. The Engineering services to be provided to the Town of Columbia include, but are not limited to, the following: evaluation of existing A-Wing building structure and landscape to provide professional advice/guidance with respect to sources of moisture and potential solutions to mitigate opportunities for the growth of mold or other microbiological airborne particles; evaluation of the existing condition of the Horace W. Porter School HVAC System; creation of HVAC replacement schedule(s); cost estimation of IAQ improvement options; issuance of professional advice/guidance with respect to possible state grant opportunities; creation of design documents and bid specifications for IAQ improvement services and supplies (e.g., electrical upgrades, new equipment, etc.); and guidance during the bid process as well as during the construction phase. The Town reserves the right to accept and reject any and all qualifications and to waive informality, technical defect, or clerical error in any proposal, as the interest of the project may require. The Town reserves the right to meet with one or more respondents as it sees fit. All costs incurred in the preparation of the statement of qualifications will be borne entirely by the individual/firm submitter. Anything submitted to the Town for consideration becomes the property of the Town and becomes public record. Questions about Proposal Requirements: Respondents with questions regarding the submission requirements may contact Town Administrator, Mark Walter via email at townadministrator@columbiact.org. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.