B-26-07 Oil Tanks - RFP.pdf

L E G A L N O T I C E

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Town of Brookfield (the Town) invites all interested parties to submit sealed bids on the following:

Project Item: Professional Engineering Services – Oil Tanks

Proposal Number: B-26-07

Proposal Due Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026

Proposal Due Time: 11:00 AM

The full description and specifications of items being requested are stated on the next pages.

Site Walkthrough: A MANDATORY pre-bid site walkthrough will be held:

Thursday, June 4th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Whisconier Middle School 15 West Whisconier Road

Brookfield

CT 06804

Followed by

Brookfield High School 45 Long Meadow Hill Road

Brookfield

CT 06804

Bid Bond: Is not required.

Payment & Performance Bond: Is not required.

Proposal Copies: only one (1) hardcopy bid is required.

Sealed Proposals must be delivered no later than the date and time stated above, and must be marked and addressed to the following:

Purchasing Manager B-26-07 Oil Tanks Town of Brookfield 100 Pocono Road

Brookfield

CT 06804

Tel: 203-775-7323

Email: purchasing@brookfieldct.gov

The Town bears no responsibility for misdirected envelopes that are incompletely labeled. Such misdirected envelopes may be declared late and not considered. Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted, unless otherwise instructed.

The sealed Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at the closing time and date stated above.

It is understood and agreed that should a bid/proposal be accepted, the detailed bid specifications in this document, including the instructions to bidders and the general terms and conditions, as well as the submitted bid/proposal shall all automatically by this reference become part of the purchase order, contract, agreement or addendum to any contract agreed upon.

mailto:purchasing@brookfieldct.gov

SPECIFICATIONS

Professional Engineering Services UST Evaluation, Closure, and Fuel Oil System Replacement (Design–Bid–Build)

1. INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS

The Town of Brookfield, acting through Brookfield Public Schools (hereinafter “Owner”), invites qualified firms to submit sealed proposals for professional engineering services for the evaluation, design, and construction administration of fuel oil storage system upgrades at:

• Brookfield High School, 45 Long Meadow Hill Road

• Whisconier Middle School, 15 West Whisconier Road

Services shall be performed under a design–bid–build project delivery method in accordance with applicable Connecticut General Statutes and Department of Administrative Services (DAS) procedures, as applicable to municipal public school projects.

2. PROJECT SUMMARY

The project consists of the replacement of existing underground storage tank (UST) systems at two school facilities:

• Brookfield High School – one (1) 10,000-gallon heating oil UST

• Whisconier Middle School – one (1) 10,000-gallon heating oil UST

The selected Consultant shall independently evaluate each site and develop a recommended approach, which may include UST removal or abandonment-in-place, followed by design of a complete replacement fuel oil storage system.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Consultant shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to perform professional services including investigation, analysis, design, permitting, bidding support, and construction administration.

3.1 Existing Conditions Investigation

The Consultant shall perform field investigations sufficient to document existing conditions and support design.

Work shall include site visits, review of available records, subsurface utility evaluation, and assessment of tank systems, site constraints, and environmental conditions.

3.2 Alternatives Analysis

The Consultant shall prepare a written alternatives analysis for each site comparing UST removal and UST abandonment-in-place. The analysis shall address regulatory compliance, environmental risk, constructability, schedule, and cost. A recommended approach shall be provided for Owner review and approval.

3.3 Design Services

Upon approval of the preferred alternative, the Consultant shall prepare complete construction documents suitable for public bidding.

The design shall include all required civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental components necessary for a complete and operational fuel oil storage system. Work shall include, as applicable, tank systems, piping, pumps, controls, monitoring systems, site work, and restoration.

Where aboveground storage is proposed, systems shall be designed in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 30, NFPA 31, UL 142 or UL 2085, and 40 CFR Part 112. Systems shall include secondary containment, overfill protection, leak detection, high-level alarms, spill containment, and appropriate vehicle and fire protection measures consistent with current industry practice.

The design shall incorporate environmental compliance requirements, including soil sampling, laboratory analysis, waste handling, and documentation. Sampling protocols shall include, as appropriate, extractable total petroleum hydrocarbons (ETPH), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

The Consultant shall prepare a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan in accordance with federal regulations.

3.4 Permitting

The Consultant shall prepare permit-ready documents and assist the Owner with obtaining all required approvals from local and state authorities, including the Town of Brookfield and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP).

3.5 Bidding Phase Services

The Consultant shall assist the Owner during bidding, including responding to bidder questions, issuing addenda, and assisting in bid evaluation and recommendation of award.

3.6 Construction Administration

The Consultant shall provide construction administration services consistent with standard DAS expectations, including pre-construction coordination, submittal review, periodic site observations, review of contractor pay applications, and project closeout documentation.

4. REGULATORY AND CODE REQUIREMENTS

All work shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to:

• Connecticut General Statutes applicable to public school construction

• CT DEEP regulations for UST/AST systems and closure

• NFPA 30 and NFPA 31

• UL 142 and/or UL 2085 tank standards

• 40 CFR Part 112 (SPCC requirements)

The Consultant shall ensure that all design documents conform to these requirements.

5. PROJECT CONSTRAINTS

The Consultant shall account for ongoing school operations and shall design the work to minimize disruption to building occupants. Site access, staging, and safety shall be incorporated into the design.

Subsurface conditions are not fully known. The design shall include provisions for handling contaminated soil, groundwater, and other unforeseen conditions through allowances and unit pricing.

6. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with municipal procurement requirements and shall include:

• Firm qualifications and relevant project experience

• Identification and qualifications of key personnel

• Description of project approach and understanding

• Proposed project schedule

• Fee proposal, including costs by phase and hourly rates

7. SELECTION PROCESS

Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, relevant experience, project understanding, approach, team composition, and fee. The Owner reserves the right to request interviews and to negotiate scope and fee with the selected firm.

8. SCHEDULE

The Owner anticipates selecting a consultant in 2026, with design to proceed immediately thereafter and construction to follow completion of bidding and successful passage of Town referendum.

9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

The selected Consultant shall be required to enter into a professional services agreement consistent with Connecticut DAS standards and shall provide evidence of insurance meeting municipal requirements.

Instructions to Bidders and General Terms and Conditions

The terms Respondents/Bidders, Proposals/Bids, Projects and Specifications shall all be used generically and equally between Invitation to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Qualifications (RFQ) or Information (RFI). The Town of Brookfield (Town) shall be used generically and equally to include Brookfield Public Schools and the Board of Education.

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS: Submit proposals to the Purchasing Agent in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the

Project Number to identify this particular proposal no later than the date and time advertised. The town assumes no responsibility for misdirected proposals, either externally or internally, that have incomplete information on the exterior envelope and such misdirected envelopes may, at the Town’s discretion, be declared late and not considered.

The following items, where required, shall be submitted for a proposal to be considered complete:

• Appendix A – Proposal Form

• Appendix B – Respondent Information and References

• Appendix C – Executed Hold Harmless Agreement

• Appendix D – Certificate of Insurance

• Bid Bond, if required

• Supporting documentation of firm’s qualifications, as needed

2. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL: Respondents may withdraw their proposals at any time prior to the closing date and time. No proposals shall be withdrawn or cancelled for a period of sixty (60) days after the closing date and time. The successful respondent shall not withdraw, cancel or modify their proposal.

3. SPECIFICATIONS: The specifications listed are to be interpreted as meaning the minimum acceptable by the Town.

Respondents are requested to submit quotes on the basis of these specifications. Alternative proposals that provide a broader scope and/or services than requested in these specifications may receive consideration providing such equipment and/or services are clearly noted and explained in writing in the proposal and will be, at the sole discretion of the Town, in the best interest of the Town.

4. QUOTATION LIMITATION: Respondents shall offer only one price for each line item. If an ‘or equivalent’ item is to be proposed, the Respondent is to select the brand and model that meets or exceeds the specified item, and submit their proposal for that item, and include all supporting documentation with the proposal.

5. PROPOSAL OPENING: Proposals shall be opened in public at the stated closing date and time. Respondents may be present at the opening. All submitted materials and documents are subject to the CT FOIA laws, with very limited exceptions, as listed in section 1-210(b) 24 of FOIA law and regulations. The Town shall comply fully with all lawful FOIA requests, as per the FOIA requirements.

6. PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE: The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all options, bids or proposals; to waive any technicality in any proposal or part thereof, and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

7. PROPOSAL VALIDITY: Proposals may be held by the Town for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the opening date and time for the purpose of reviewing the proposals and investigating the qualifications of Respondents prior to the awarding of the contract.

8. BID BOND: if required, must be in the form of a surety bond of a type satisfactory to the Town and must be submitted with the bid proposal.

9. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND: if required, the successful Respondent shall, at the time of executing the contract, furnish a corporate bond in the sum equal to the contract amount. The surety bond must be of a type satisfactory to the Town and with a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut, listed on the most recent IRS circular 570.

10. SALES TAX: The Town of Brookfield is exempt from all State of Connecticut Sales Tax and such tax shall not be included as part of the proposal. The Town will issue a CT Certificate 134 to the successful Respondent.

11. INCURRING COSTS: The Town of Brookfield is not liable for any cost incurred for the preparation of proposals or submission of samples by the firms submitting proposals for the goods or services requested in this RFP/ITB.

12. FAMILIARITY WITH THE WORK: Each Respondent is considered to have examined the work, location, project or specifications to fully acquaint themselves with the exact existing conditions relating to the work and has fully informed themselves as to the effort required and involved, and the difficulties and restrictions in attending to the performance of this work. The submission of a proposal shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the Respondent has made such an examination.

13. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: All instructions, general conditions and specifications of this request for offers, as well as the submitted proposal, shall be incorporated by reference into any contract or agreement, upon notice of an award.

14. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: if any, should be submitted with the proposal. This includes any Hold Harmless requirements as well as Certificates of Insurance for the full amounts specified. Professional Liability insurance may be required for professional firms performing services.

Unauthorized changes to these forms, i.e. adding, striking out and/or changing any words, language or limits without prior written authorization by the Town, may cause the Respondent to be disqualified.

Please note, Certificates of Insurance, if required, MUST name the Town of Brookfield as “Additional Insured”. Failure to do so may mean disqualification of the bid proposal.

15. COMPLIANCE / PERMITS / LICENSES: The Respondent shall be responsible for full compliance with any and all

Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, codes and standards, as applicable, including all OSHA regulations as applicable, for the work and goods or services being provided by the successful Respondent. When and as required, all licenses and permits for complying with said laws, regulations, codes and standards in connection with the performance of the work shall be obtained by the Respondent, at no additional cost to the Town. At the Towns sole discretion, Town permit fees, but not the permit, may be waived.

16. EMERGENCY WORK: if any, the successful Respondent shall file with the Town representative an after-hours telephone number of an authorized person with the firm who may be contacted regarding emergency work at the job site that may be required during non-working hours for reasons of public safety or to protect property from further damage. The person shall be readily available and have full authority to deal with any emergency that may occur to mitigate further issues.

17. DELIVERY/COMPLETION: Inasmuch as this work concerns a needed public improvement or goods or service, the provisions of this proposal relating to the time of delivery, performance and completion of the work are of the essence.

Accordingly, the successful Respondent shall commence work upon receipt of the Purchase Order, unless the Town shall authorize or direct a further delay.

18. INFORMATION OWNERSHIP: The Town shall have unlimited rights to use, disclose or duplicate, for any purpose whatsoever, all information developed, derived, documented or furnished by the Respondent under any contract resulting from this RFP.

In the event of contract award, all data collected and other documentation produced as part of the contract will become the exclusive property of the Town and may not be copied or removed by any employee of the Respondent without written permission of the Town.

19. SUBCONTRACTORS: If requested, Respondents shall file with the Town a complete list of the names and addresses of competent, responsible and qualified subcontractors who are to perform portions of the work. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all subcontractors. Previously approved subcontractors may not be changed without the written approval of the Town. The successful Respondent shall certify on progress payments that subcontractors will be paid at the same percentage for goods or services delivered as part of any progress payments and shall be paid in full within a reasonable time of final payment. Failure to pay subcontractors may be a factor in qualifying for future work.

20. QUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS: The Town expressly reserves the right to reject a proposal if records disclose that the Respondent, in the opinion of the Town, has not properly performed previous contracts or has habitually, and without just cause, neglected the payment of bills or has otherwise disregarded obligations to subcontractors, suppliers, State or local codes, or employees.

21. COMPETITION INTENDED – It is the Town’s intent that this RFP permit competition. The Respondent hereby states and certifies that by submitting a signed proposal, that the submitted proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal. It shall be the Respondent’s responsibility to advise the Town in writing if any language, requirement, scope, specification, etc., or any combination thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this RFP to a single source.

22. NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT: The successful Respondent shall agree and warrant that in the performance of this contract they will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin in any manner prohibited by Federal, State, County, or Municipal law.

23. MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS: All work shall be performed to manufacturer’s specifications in such a manner as to fully protect all warranties and guarantees. Where directed by the manufacturer, certified and trained personnel shall be used at the successful Respondent’s expense. Any and all costs resulting from failure to follow manufacturers’ specifications shall be fully born by the successful Respondent, including all consequences such as loss of warranties and guaranties.

24. GUARANTEE: The successful Respondent shall unconditionally guarantee for a period of one (1) year, except as specifically noted within these documents, from the date of acceptance, all materials, supplies, equipment, and services; including but not limited to its workmanship, delivery and installation. If within the guarantee period there are any defects or signs of deterioration, the successful Respondent shall repair, adjust or replace the item(s) to the complete satisfaction of the Town. These repairs, adjustments, or replacements are at the sole expense of the successful Respondent and shall be made at such time as is agreeable to the Town.

25. PAYMENT: The Town, after inspection and acceptance of the goods and/or services or workmanship, and in consideration of the faithful performance by the successful Respondent of any and all covenants, promises, and agreements contained herein, agrees to pay the successful Respondent for the full completion of the goods or services specified in this document, within (30) Thirty Days of the receipt of the final invoice. When subcontractors or suppliers are utilized, the successful Respondent for this project may be required to submit a Mechanics Lien Waiver acceptable to the Town, prior to any payment being made.

APPENDIX A – BID FORM

B-26-07 Professional Engineering Services – Oil Tanks

The Respondent understands that the Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the process.

DESCRIPTION PRICE (words) PRICE (numbers)

TOTAL

Additional Terms:

Acknowledgment is hereby made of the following addenda, if any, to the specifications:

Addendum

No. Dated

Addendum No. Dated

Addendum

No. Dated

Addendum No. Dated

SIGNATURE:

PRINT NAME:

TITLE:

FIRM NAME:

ADDRESS:

E-MAIL: TELEPHONE:

APPENDIX B – RESPONDENT INFORMATION

Company Name:

Address:

Contact Name:

E-mail:

Phone: Fax:

Years in Business: Form of Firm: Sole Proprietor ; Partnership ; LLC ; Incorporated circle form of ownership

References – Municipalities Preferred (may separately attach references or other similar information)

Only required if the Firm has NOT done business with the Town in past three (3) years

1. Client:

Project Address:

Contact Name Telephone

E-Mail:

Contract value / Items:

2. Client:

Project Address:

Contact Name Telephone

E-Mail:

Contract value / Items:

3. Client:

Project Address:

Contact Name Telephone

E-Mail:

Contract value / Items:

APPENDIX C – HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

To be signed, notarized and returned with the proposal

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the undersigned Contractor shall defend, indemnify and Hold Harmless the Town of Brookfield, it’s affiliated entities, and their employees and agents (collectively “the indemnified parties”) , with respect to all losses, damages, fines, penalties, costs and expenses and liabilities, including, but not limited to, costs and expenses of defending against any of the foregoing, arising from any claim, suit or action in which it is alleged or determined that any injury to or death of any person, or damage or destruction to the property of any person caused, in whole or part by : (i) the acts or omissions, whether negligent, willful or otherwise, of Contractor, it’s employees or agents; (ii) the violation of any statute, rule, ordinance or regulation, by Contractor, it’s employees or agents; or (iii) Contractors agents or employees performance of, non-performance of, or failure to properly perform, its obligations and duties under this contract.

The forgoing obligations to defend and indemnify shall apply regardless of any allegation or determination that an Indemnified Party caused or contributed to, or was liable for, in whole or in part, the death, injuries or damages alleged. Contractor hereby acknowledges its assumption of full and complete responsibility and liability for losses, claims, suits, actions, damages, fines, penalties, costs, expenses and liabilities arising from any of the causes listed herein above, even in cases where the contractors assumption of such responsibility and liability involves the defense and indemnification of an Indemnified Party from the consequences of its own alleged negligence. Contractor hereby agrees that no condition precedent to its obligations to defend and indemnify stated herein, whether by way of notice or otherwise, exists or shall constitute a defense to such obligations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hand and seal this:

Signed, Authorized Company Representative Date

Printed, Authorized Company Representative

Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of:

Signed, Notary Public Date

Printed, Notary Public

APPENDIX D – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Each Respondent shall comply with the following Insurance obligations:

The successful Respondent shall at all times carry and maintain at the bidder/contractor’s sole expense, on all operations hereunder, the following insurance:

The Certificate of Insurance for the Limits of Liability stated below should be submitted with your bid or proposal or e-mailed to the Purchasing Department (or receiving Dept) at Town Hall. Respondents may not perform any work until all insurance requirements are met.

• A Comprehensive General Liability Insurance as will protect him, the Town, and any subcontractor performing work covered by this Contract, from claims for damages for personal injury, including accidental or wrongful death, as well as claims for property damages, which may arise from operations under this Contract whether such operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them. Liability insurance shall include premises and operations, products, contractual, owners, and contractors protective. The minimum amounts of such insurance shall be as follows:

o Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability:

$1,000,000 each occurrence.

o The Town shall be named as an Additional Insured This MUST be stated explicitly on the Certificate or you may be Disqualified

• Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability for all employees, employed at the site and in case any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Workmen’s Compensation Insurance for all employees of the later unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the Contractor.

o Worker’s Compensation and Employer Liability:

Statutory Limits

• Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance o Bodily Injury Insurance and Property Damage Insurance covering the operation of all Motor

Vehicles owned, hired and/or non-owned by the Contractor, or used by the Contractor in the Prosecution of the work under the Contract, shall be in the minimum of $1,000,000 each occurrence.

• Professional Liability o Evidence of a $2,000,000 policy

All policies relating to this Contract shall be so written so that the Town shall be notified of cancellation or change at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date for each policy and type of coverage except for nonpayment which shall be ten (10 ) days prior to the cancellation. Renewal certificate covering the renewal of all policies expiring during the life of the Contract shall be filed with the Town not less than ten (10) days before the expiration of such policies. Failure to do so will result in work stoppage and possible contract cancellation.