9-Dugan Best Drawing with Specs.pdf

This is an architectural services drawing and specifications document for the City of Norwalk, Connecticut, related to the renovation and addition of Westport Avenue Fire Station (Station #4). The project solicitation, initially posted on July 15, 2025, sought qualified architectural firms to assist the Land Use and Building Management Committee with comprehensive design services. The electronic submission deadline was set for 2:00 PM on August 5, 2025. Key project requirements include designing a new facility with a commercial-grade kitchen featuring stainless steel equipment and an Ansul fire suppression system, determining fire sprinkler installation requirements based on current building and fire codes, potentially relocating the basement laundry room to meet accessibility standards, and ensuring full compliance with the current International Building Code (IBC). Addendum 2, issued on July 30, 2025, provided critical clarifications specifying that only kitchen furniture and equipment are included in the architectural services scope, while station furniture such as bunks, lockers, and gymnasium equipment are excluded from the project.

The procurement documents do not specify a precise award value or budget range for the architectural services. No set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendors are identified in the available materials. This solicitation represents an open competitive procurement opportunity for architectural firms with experience in municipal facility design, particularly fire station renovations and new construction. Prospective respondents must acknowledge receipt of all addenda, including the critical design specifications contained in Addendum 2, to remain eligible for consideration. The procurement is structured as a competitive proposal-based selection process with no predetermined incumbent or current contractor identified.