Civil Engineering Design and Construction Administration Services for Hubbard/Griswold School Sidewalk Improvements

The Town of Berlin is seeking to engage the services of a Consulting Engineering firm to provide engineering services for the preparation of contract plans and documents for the following pedestrian improvement project:

State Project No. 007-267

Berlin Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project

Background

The Hubbard/Griswold School Sidewalk Improvements project aims to construct new sidewalk segments to complete missing sections in order to better connect two Elementary Schools, associated parks, and recreational facilities to nearby residential neighborhoods. This project will also contribute to making Berlin a more walkable community that supports lifelong movement to promote individual health and well-being.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-25
• Department: Public Works
• Department Head: Michael Ahern (Public Works Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-06T14:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Experience (10 pts) —

  The background experience, and strength of the Proposer in providing similar services elsewhere, including the level of experience in working with other Connecticut municipalities of similar size, and the quality of services performed, either for other school systems or other municipalities, or both.

• Responsiveness and Compliance (10 pts) —

  The Proposer’s responsiveness and compliance with the RFP requirements and conditions to provide the services requested.

• References (10 pts) —

  A review of references provided with the Proposal and administration of prior contracts.

• Price (10 pts) —

  Competitiveness of proposed fee. The Town reserves the right to negotiate fees with the selected Proposer.

Submission Requirements

• Respondent Submittals (without Cost) (required) —

  Please Upload your COMPLETE proposal excluding pricing here, including any required information listed in the solicitation and the corresponding attachments as well as company information and background.

• Price Proposal (required)
• Provide 3 References (required) —

  Each reference must include:

  Business Name, Address, City, State, Phone Number, Email Address, and an Individual Contact Name and Position

• Certificate of Insurance (required) —

  If awarded, vendor MUST provide an updated COI naming the Town as an additional insured at the time of contract signing as well as sending updated COI's while still on the job.

• W-9 (required)
• Proposal Confirmation (required) —

  I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company. Pursuant to and in full compliance with the RFP, the undersigned certifies this proposal is submitted without collusion and all responses are true and accurate. If awarded this proposal, it is agreed that this forms a contractual obligation to provide services at fees specified in this Proposal, subject to and in accordance with all instructions, conditions, requirements contained in the documents, including addenda, which are made part of this proposal.

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