Addendum 04.pdf

This is an Addendum document related to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Construction Services unit for on-call consultant services in civil engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture. The solicitation, numbered OCDCSCIVSURLA55-61, seeks qualified consulting firms to provide professional services on an as-needed basis exclusively for DAS Construction Services capital projects. The RFQ opened on January 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, with a submission deadline of February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST through the CTsource e-Procurement system. Respondents must submit a QBS Submittal Booklet not to exceed 10 megabytes, which includes six divisions of documentation covering firm information, letter of interest and narrative, additional criteria considerations, SBE/MBE certification, contract-specific qualifications, and general qualifications, along with required certifications and authorized signatures. The on-call contract will establish a qualified vendor pool for ongoing state capital improvement initiatives, with conditionally selected firms required to submit professional documents, business credentials, and insurance verification within fourteen calendar days of notification.

Evaluation criteria include professional qualifications, relevant experience, firm capacity, knowledge of Connecticut building and fire codes, and labor rate tables for on-call positions. The contract structure ensures at least one Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) firm is selected among designated on-call consultants, and qualifying micro-businesses with gross revenues not exceeding three million dollars may receive supplemental rating points. Payment terms are Net 30 Days. All respondents must comply with Connecticut General Statutes requirements, including campaign contribution certifications for contracts valued at $50,000 or more, nondiscrimination certifications, gift representations for contracts exceeding $500,000, consulting agreement representations for contracts of $50,000 or more, state ethics law representations for construction contracts exceeding $500,000, and Iran investments certifications for contracts valued at $500,000 or more. Questions should be directed to the DAS/CS Policy & Procurement Unit at 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, or via email at DAS.CS.RFQ@ct.gov.