Active SLED Opportunity · CONNECTICUT · CITY OF MERIDEN

    Design Services for Soccer Fields

    Issued by City of Meriden
    cityRFPCity of MeridenSol. 250819
    Open · 8d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    8
    due May 1, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 10, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541330
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Meriden seeks licensed engineering firms to provide environmental, engineering, and design services for two artificial soccer fields totaling 40,000 sq ft. Experience with state-funded projects is required. The RFP includes detailed evaluation criteria and submission requirements.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    250819
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    April 10, 2026
    Due Date
    May 1, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541330AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Meriden
    Agency
    City of Meriden

    Description

    The City of Meriden is seeking to engage the services from qualified, certified and licensed Engineering Firms to provide Environmental, Engineering and Design Services for the construction of two (2) Artificial Soccer Fields at 208 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451, which together totals 40000 Square feet and sits on 3.6 acres of land.

    Participating firms must demonstrate substantial experience providing similar services, and experience with CIF and State of Connecticut school construction funded projects.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: RFQ/P026-21
    • Department: Parks
    • Department Head: Chris Bourdon (Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-24T20:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-04-16T14:00:00.000Z — 208 Lewis Avenue Meriden, CT 06451

    Addenda

    • Addendum #1 (released 2026-04-17T17:17:33.827Z) —

      Mandatory Pre-Bid Sign-in Sheet 4.16.26

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Qualifications of the individual or Firm/Cost Proposal (30 pts)
    • Applicant's previous experience with State funded projects and federal Labor Standards/David Bacon. (5 pts)
    • Demonstrated ability to meet project deadline. Proposed work schedule. Timeframe for delivery of service. (5 pts)
    • Demonstrated ability of key personnel and construction management experience. (10 pts)
    • Similar projects completed within past five (5) years. (20 pts)
    • References of past clients. (10 pts)
    • Financial responsibility and stability (20 pts)

    Submission Requirements

    • NON-COLLUSIVE STATEMENT/AFFIDAVIT (required)

      Please download the document, complete, have notarized and upload.

    • REQUEST FOR STATUS AS A MERIDEN BASED BUSINESS (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (required)

      Do NOT provide pricing information here!

    • PRICE PROPOSAL (required)
    • Additional Information
    • Is this an RFP or an RFQ? (required)
    • What services is Meriden seeking? (required)

      Ex. to furnish labor and materials to construct a multi-use linear trail along the western side of Research Parkway from East Main Street and the Wallingford Town Line.

    • What is the date of the legal notice/When are we publishing? (required)

      Ex. May 3, 2025

    • Is a Scope of Work/Project Details section needed? (required)

      Select no, if you will be adding specs/ drawings as attachments

    • Is Request for Status As a Meriden Based Business a required Vendor submission for this project? (required)
    • How Long is Proposal Pricing Valid? (required)
    • Pricing (required)

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Equipment): Do you plan to include the purchase and installation of soccer goals, benches, and corner flags as part of this project?

    A: No, not at this time. This is an RFQ for Design Services only- Once we hire a Design team we will then put a Bid out for the actual "building" of the site which may be inclusive of soccer accessories.


    Q (No subject): Which section should we add the CHRO form in? It is not listed in the check list of items but it was attached.

    A: The CHRO form is not required for Design services but will be required for Bidding once the design has been completed-It was added to make everyone aware the Design team should have CHRO knowledge/experience for the forthcoming project.


    Q (Project Scope): Our firm is planning on providing a scope of services. Can you please provide if that should be included in Part A or Part B?

    A: Qualifications Should be included in Part A Pricing & Scope in Part B Thank you


    Q (No subject): Is this project anticipated to be a design – bid -build project delivery process method?

    A: Design with a detailed biddable scope of work which will be formally published for the actual construction.


    Q (No subject): If this project is a design -bid-build process method, is the firm selected (including any parent, subsidiary, or affiliated entities) for the design, bidding and construction management of the project - prohibited from bidding and construction of the project (to prevent organizational conflicts of interest, impaired objectivity, and unfair competitive advantage).

    A: The entity selected for construction should be independent from any for the design firms. This RFP is not for design build, which caters to one firm executing all aspects of the project.


    Q (No subject): Please confirm on page 4 of the RFP that experience with State of Connecticut school construction project funded project is not required.

    A: Experience with State of Connecticut School Construction Grants is not required.


    Q (No subject): Please confirm that Bidding and Construction Administrative services are to be included as part of the scope of services.

    A: Yes, they should be part of your proposal.


    Q (No subject): Section 5 of the Information to Proposers part of the RFP says that the checklist of requirements is required to be submitted with the proposal. Should pages 5-6 of the RFP be included in the proposal package as the checklist? Or is there another checklist?

    A: Both pages are to be included as the checklist. All the required items are listed. No additional list exists.


    Q (Town Manager Clarification): Please clarify the "Town Manager" requirement in item 5 of the Proposal Requirements section. If the Owner's representative is not the Town Manager, would we still need to provide Town Manager info? Or if it was for a private client?

    A: Please include the Town/City Manager only if they were involved with the Project.


    Key dates

    1. April 10, 2026Published
    2. May 1, 2026Responses Due

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