Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; educational facility; educational facility; road / highway; road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

: The Town of Bloomfield is seeking to engage the services of a Consulting Engineering firm to provide engineering services for the preparation of contract plans and documents. The project is funded by the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Federal Aid Project No. TBD. The improvements will include construction of approximately 2.0 miles of bituminous concrete multi-use trail extending from Tobey Road north to the Bloomfield High School. The project also includes minor drainage improvements, minor landscaping, granite curbing, concrete sidewalks, crosswalks/curb ramps, culvert extension, pedestrian bridge and traffic signal improvements. The consulting Engineering firm selected may also be required to provide survey, prepare environmental documents, and perform construction inspection. The projected construction cost is expected to be in the range of $5,200,000. Firms responding to this request should be of adequate size and sufficiently staffed to perform the assignment described above. The Consulting Engineering firm will be evaluated and selected based on design and technical competence, the capacity and capability to perform the work within the time allotted, past record of performance, and knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal procedures, appropriately weighted in descending order of importance. The design fee will be negotiated on a Lump Sum basis. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) sub consultant goal is six percent (6%) of the total agreement value. The selected firm must meet all Municipal, State and Federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices. Additionally, all interested firms must submit a detailed statement including the organizational structure under which the firm proposes to conduct business. Proposed sub consultants should be clearly identified. The relationship to any "parent" firm or subsidiary firm, with any of the parties concerned, must be clearly defined. Personnel in responsible charge of the projects will be required to possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Professional Engineer's License. Questions regarding this RFQ must be directed to Mr. Joseph Muraca at jmuraca@bloomfieldct.gov and will be accepted until 3:00 pm on February 24, 2025 and responses will be posted via addendum by 3:00 pm, February 26, 2025. Failure to address any addenda relating to the RFQ may disqualify the submission. The Town of Bloomfield reserves the right to accept or reject any or all RFQ submissions: to waive any technicality in an RFQ or portion thereof submitted, and to accept the RFQ deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Bloomfield. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.