This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in East Hartford, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of East Hartford, Connecticut. The Town of East Hartford, CT is seeking multiple consulting firms (minimum of two) to provide "on-call" architectural services. It is the Town's intent to enter into contracts with qualified firms to provide services on an as-needed basis. The Town will have sole discretion as to which projects, if any, will be assigned to the consultants. The Town has separate "on-call" agreements for engineering and land surveying services and reserves the right to utilize any of these "on-call" agreements for a project. In the event the Town does utilize a different "on-call" firm for a portion of the work, the Town will supply the consultants with the necessary information required to complete the consultant's scope of service with respect to architectural services. The Town reserves the right to advertise by competitive request for proposal any project it deems appropriate. The selected consultants will be afforded the opportunity to submit proposals on any advertised RFP. All work performed under this contract shall be under the direction of an architect licensed in the State of Connecticut. The consultants will provide and maintain project files, status reports, payment records, schedules, field books, miscellaneous correspondence, inspection reports, delivery receipts, schedules, etc. Contract Management The Managing Authority for this contract will be the Grants Administration Office. The Consultants will report to the Grants Administrator or his designee. Scope of Services The selected consultants will provide comprehensive architectural services for the preparation of complete architectural drawings, specifications, contract administration, inspections, review of shop drawings and related services. In addition, the firms must have the capability to provide the Town of East Hartford with expertise in performing other functions, such as, but not limited to, preparation of permit applications, liaison functions and clerical assistance. The selected firms may also be required to provide special consultation or services through sub-consultants. All technical and procedural questions about this request for proposals may be directed to Michelle Enman, Purchasing Agent at menman@easthartfordct.gov. A. The agreement for "on-call" services will expire five (5) years from the date of contract signing. In no event will the contract exceeds a total period of five (5) years. B. The contract shall be limited to fees not exceeding $175,000 over the period of the entire contract of not more than five years, whichever comes first. Per Town Ordinance 10-6(a). The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.