Bid No. 27-08 - Engineering Services for Town's Levee System.pdf

CONNOR S. MARTIN

MAYOR

TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD

(860) 291-7271

740 Main Street PURCHASING DEPARTMENT East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 FAX (860) 282-4857

TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD, CT

INVITATION TO BID

BID #27-08

RE: R.F.P. – Engineering Services for the Town’s Levee System

Proposals will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Town Hall, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut, 06108 until 11 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026 at which time they will be publicly opened and recorded.

Information and Specifications are available at the above office or on the Town of East Hartford bid’s website at http://www.easthartfordct.gov/bids

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of East Hartford, Connecticut

Michelle A. Enman Purchasing Agent

(860) 291-7271

Department of Public Works

Request for Proposals

RFP #27-08

ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN’S LEVEE SYSTEM

Issued by: Public Works Department Engineering Division Town of East Hartford 740 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108

Technical Contact: Kazi H. Reza, E.I.T.

Civil Engineer

(860) 291-7380

Proposal Due: 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026 To the Purchasing Department

Michelle Enman Purchasing Agent Town of East Hartford 740 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108

(860) 291-7271

1. Background:

The Town of East Hartford (the Town) is inviting Consulting firms to submit their firm’s qualification and rate schedule for construction and engineering services related but not limited to, maintaining and improving the Town’s Flood Protection System (System). The professional services will be provided for a period not to exceed five years. The Town owns the System and is responsible for its maintenance and continual improvements and adjustments to meet United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Department of Energy and Environment Protection (DEEP) requirements and deficiencies. Firms must be skilled and experienced in working with municipalities in Connecticut and, will be responsible for engineering studies and analyses, evaluations, regulatory permitting, design services, plan and specification development, construction administration, and construction engineering/inspection in all aspects of maintenance and inspection of the System. This is not considered an on-call proposal under

Section 10-6a of the East Hartford Town Ordinances.

2. Required Services:

The successful Consultant must be thoroughly familiar with USACE standards and construction guidelines as well as Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA) and DEEP dam safety requirements. Required services will vary depending on the task/project, as follows:

1. Evaluate the existing system and previous engineering studies to determine recommended repair types for various elements of the system.

2. MEP and building design services.

3. Pump station design services

4. Storm drainage design and hydraulic analyses

5. Geotechnical and boring services

6. Land surveying services

7. Civil engineering services

8. Environmental engineering services

9. Utility company, railroad company and various Governmental agency coordination efforts.

10. Development of regulatory permit applications and presentations

11. Property acquisition including property map development, negotiation, legal services, etc.

12. Construction administration services

13. Construction engineering and inspection services

14. Timely assistance to address unanticipated/unexpected deficiencies encountered during the progress of the project

15. Material testing services

16. CCTV and other evaluations of existing Levee penetrations

The Town reserves the right to advertise by competitive bid or request a proposal for any project it deems appropriate. The selected Consultant will be afforded an opportunity to submit proposals on any advertised RFP outside the scope of this assignment. All work performed under this contract shall be under the direction of a professional engineer, licensed in the State of Connecticut.

3. Project Management:

The Managing Authority for this project will be the Division of Engineering. The Consultant will report to the Town Engineer or his designee.

The Consultant will provide and maintain project files, status reports, payment records, inspector’s daily reports, schedules, bid summaries, delivery receipts, miscellaneous correspondence, etc.

4. Terms & Conditions:

The Consultant must be willing to adhere and agree to the following conditions of the Town for work, and they must have a positive statement to that effect in their proposal:

1. The Consultant must have, or must open an office, in the vicinity of the East Hartford area. The actual or proposed location of the office must be identified in the proposal. Travel between the

Town and the Consultants’ office will not be considered a reimbursable expense.

2. Have personnel reserve sufficient to assure task continuity and agree that all personnel proposed are committed for the full duration of the contract. If a change is required, the Town shall be notified and will judge whether the substitution will impair the success of the project.

3. Agree that all sub-consultants hired by the Consultant must be approved by the Town prior to working on any project.

4. Agree that all work produced under this agreement is to become the property of the Town of East

Hartford and to turn over to the Town all original documents upon completion or demand.

5. Agree to accept management direction from the Town and, specifically, the Managing Authority.

6. Agree to conform to all applicable laws, ordinances, and statues of the Federal Government, State of Connecticut, and Town of East Hartford which includes but are not limited to the following:

• Signing and ink stamping of the plans by the appropriate professional licensed in the State of

Connecticut

• Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended

• Executive Orders numbers 1 & 3 of the State of Connecticut

• Federal Labor Standards (29 CFR Parts 3, 5, and 5a) Davis Bacon Act, as amended (40 USC

327-330)

• Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (18 USC 874), as supplemented in the Department of Labor regulations (20 CFR - Part 3)

• Flood Disaster Protection Act (PL 93-29 1)

• Hatch Act (Title 5 USC Chapter 15)

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

• Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

7. Agree that the Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time with the assurance that the Consultant shall be entitled to reimbursement for any services rendered prior to Receipt of Notice of Termination

8. Provide a statement that the applicant has no conflicting financial interests and is qualified to perform the services

9. Successful firm may not represent other clients before East Hartford Boards and Commissions without the written consent of the Town, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

5. Selection Procedure:

All proposals submitted in response to this RFP will be reviewed against criteria listed in Section 6 and award of the contracts shall be made in accordance with the Town’s purchasing procedures. A selection shortlist of consultants submitting RFP’s may be invited to an interview with, and to make a detailed presentation to the Selection Committee. Short-listed firms will be notified of the location and the time of interview.

A Selection Committee composed of Town staff will assist the Managing Authority in selecting

Consultants to provide the requested services. The Town intends to award a contract to the most responsible Consultant, or to the Consultant whose proposal is determined to be in the best interest of the

Town. The Town reserves the right to reject or modify any proposal or parts thereof for any reason, to negotiate changes to the proposal terms and to waive minor inconsistencies within this RFP.

6. Criteria for Selection:

Proposal packages will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:

• The Consultant’s demonstration that the firm and the personnel assigned to the assignment have adequate experience with similar assignments.

• The Consultant’s demonstration that the firm has adequate staffing and other resources to provide responsive and comprehensive services throughout the contract duration.

• The Consultant’s demonstration that they understand the services required to be provided for the potential assignments.

• Competitiveness of the Consultant's fees compared to the other firms that submitted for the assignment.

• Completeness of the proposal package with all of the information requested within the RFP.

7. Insurance:

The awarded Consultants will be required to furnish evidence of the insurance coverage within ten (10) days from the notification of the contract being awarded. Insurance coverage shall remain in full force for the duration of the contract term including all extensions. All renewal certificates shall be furnished at least ten (10) days prior to policy expiration. See Attachment A INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS for minimum insurance requirements.

8. Additional Information and Revisions to Proposals:

Information may be provided to responsible respondents who anticipate submitting a proposal for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, the solicitation requirements. Consultants shall be afforded fair and equal treatment with respect to access to additional information and revisions of the proposals.

9. Duration of Contract & Task Order Assignments:

The agreement for services to be provided under this RFP, will expire five (5) years from the date of contract signing. Individual service requests under the agreement will be authorized via an endorsed task order outlining the scope of services, proposed fee and schedule of the assignment.

10. Proposals:

Consultants wishing to be considered for this assignment should submit their qualifications on United

States General Services Administration standard form 330 along with other information specified within the organization and content portion of this section.

All proposals must be received by 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Three (3) copies (one original, two copies) of the proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to:

Michelle Enman, Purchasing Agent Town of East Hartford 740 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108

Proposals shall be plainly marked on the sealed envelope:

“Bid 27-08 Request for Proposals – ENGINEERING SERVICES

FOR THE TOWN’S LEVEE SYSTEM “

All consultants submitting proposals shall provide a PDF version of the proposal on or after the proposal deadline. The PDF may be forwarded electronically, by email, via file sharing site or by media device (CD, DVD, Flash drive, etc.).

Technical questions about this request for proposal may be directed to Kazi Reza, E.I.T., Civil Engineer, at

860-291-7380. All other questions are to be directed to Michelle Enman, Purchasing Agent, at 860-291-

7270.

Proposals

The proposal submitted shall follow the format below:

1. Cover Letter – this letter of transmittal shall include a statement accepting the terms and conditions specified within section 3 of this request for proposals.

2. Project and Assignment Understanding – This section will convey the Consultant understands of services to be provided under this assignment to the Town.

3. Firm information – This section shall include general information on the firm, information on all proposed sub-consultants, firm brochure, and a minimum of three client references with their contact information. This section will also include a detailed statement indicating the organizational structure under which the firm proposes to conduct business. The relations to any “parent” firm or subsidiary firm, with any of the parties concerned must be clearly defined.

4. Personnel and organizational structure – This section shall include an organizational chart of the personnel and sub-consultants that are intended to be allocated to this assignment. This section shall also include resumes, qualifications, and experience of the personnel identified within the organizational chart.

5. Experience – Provide a concise description of the firm’s experience including, but not limited to, the following:

• Experience related to services noted within the scope of services

• Experience with finding cost-saving/cost-effective solutions

• Experience with providing timely and responsive services on similar assignments

• Experience with providing environmentally sensitive solutions

• Qualifications and experience of sub-consultants intended to be used on the project

• Examples of effective services rendered during the construction phase of project designed by the firm

6. GSA Form 330 – Filled out with information relevant to this request.

7. Consultant Fees on the form provided within Attachment B and Reimbursable Schedule. (All markups shall be clearly identified.)

8. Services expected by the Consultant from the Town, exclusions, and any other material the Consultant feels appropriate to submit.

9. Resolution using the appropriate form, Attachment C.

Revised 7.30.2025

TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR

CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR SERVICE BIDS

NOTE: CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE WILL ONLY BE REQUIRED OF THE AWARDED BIDDER

A. INDEMNIFICATION

THE AWARDED BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING

INDEMNIFICATION LANGUAGE

To the fullest extent permitted by law, THE AWARDED BIDDER agrees on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, covenants and agrees at its sole cost and expense, to protect, defend, indemnify, release and hold the Town of East Hartford, its agents, servants, officials, employees, volunteers and members of its boards and commissions

(Collectively the “Town of East Hartford”), harmless from and against any and all Losses (defined below) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against the Town of East Hartford by reason of bodily injury, personal injury, death, or property damage of whatsoever kind or nature, to any individuals or parties (including, but not limited to the

Town of East Hartford, the Awarded Bidder, or any other third party) arising out of or resulting from, or alleged to arise out of or arise from Awarded Bidder’s performance of its work under the contract, but only to the extent such

Losses are attributable to the negligent or intentional act, error or omission of the Awarded Bidder or any person or organization employed or engaged by Awarded Bidder to perform all or any part of the contract. The term “Losses” includes any losses, damages, costs, fees, expenses, claims, suits, judgments, awards, liabilities (including, but not limited to, strict liabilities), obligations, debts, fines, penalties, charges, amounts paid in settlement, foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages, litigation costs, attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, and investigation costs, of whatever kind or nature, and whether or not incurred in connection with any judicial or administrative proceedings, actions, claims, suits, judgments or awards.

Upon written request by the Town of East Hartford, the Awarded Bidder shall defend and provide legal representation to the Town of East Hartford with respect to any of the matters referenced above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town of East Hartford may, in its sole and absolute discretion, engage its own attorneys and other professionals to defend or assist it with respect to such matters and, at the option of the Town of East Hartford, its attorneys shall control the resolution of such matters. Upon demand, the Awarded Bidder shall pay or, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Town of East Hartford, reimburse, the Town of East Hartford for the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys and other professionals in connection with this contract.

THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD WILL NOT AGREE TO INDEMNIFY THE AWARDED BIDDER;

SUBCONTRACTOR(S); OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

B. INSURANCE

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The AWARDED BIDDER shall be responsible for maintaining insurance coverage in force for the life of this contract of the kinds and adequate amounts to secure all the AWARDED BIDDERS’ obligations under this contract with an insurance company(ies) with an AM Best Rating of A-VII or better licensed to write such insurance in the State of Connecticut and acceptable to the Town of East Hartford.

(cont'd)

Additional Insured: The Town of East Hartford, its officials, employees, volunteers, boards and commissions must be included as an Additional Insured on the AWARDED BIDDER’S Insurance Policies (except Workers’

Compensation and Professional Errors & Omissions) on a primary and non-contributory basis. Evidence of this must be provided upon inception of this contract and upon renewal of insurance by the AWARDED BIDDER to the

Town of East Hartford in the form of language on a Certificate of Insurance as well as a policy endorsement.

Subrogation: The AWARDED BIDDER, and their insurers, shall waive all rights of subrogation against the Town of East Hartford, and its officers, agents, servants and employees, for losses arising from work performed by the

AWARDED BIDDER on this contract. Such subrogation shall be indicated in the form of language on a Certificate of Insurance as well as a policy endorsement.

The AWARDED BIDDER shall provide the Town of East Hartford with a Certificate(s) of Insurance signed by an authorized representative of the insurance company(ies) prior to the performance of this contract describing the coverage and providing that the insurer shall give the Town of East Hartford written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of any termination, expiration, or any and all changes in coverage. Such insurance or renewals or replacements thereof shall remain in force during the AWARDED BIDDER’S responsibility under this contract.

Failure to provide or maintain any of the insurance coverage required herein shall constitute a breach of the Contract.

2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

a) Commercial General Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry Commercial General Liability Insurance (broad form coverage) insuring against claims for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and advertising injury that shall be no less comprehensive and no more restrictive than the coverage provided by Insurance Services Office (ISO) form for

Commercial General (CG 0001 04/2013). By its terms or appropriate endorsements such insurance shall include the following coverage, to wit: Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Damage to Rented Premises (not less than the replacement value of the portion of the premises occupied), Personal & Advertising Injury, Blanket Contractual, Independent Contractor’s, Premises Operations, Products and Completed Operations (for a minimum of two (2) years following Final Completion of the Project). Any deviations from the standard unendorsed form will be noted on the Certificate of Insurance.

Type of Coverage: Occurrence Basis

Minimum Amount of Coverage: $1,000,000 per occurrence

$2,000,000 aggregate

Policy Period: Annual Policy

b) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall provide Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the

State of Connecticut, including Employer’s Liability.

Amount of Coverage: Coverage A: Statutory

Coverage B (Employer Liability):

$500,000 Each Accident

$500,000 Disease, Policy Limit

$500,000 Disease, Each Employee

c) Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance insuring against claims for bodily injury and property damage and covering the ownership, maintenance or use of any auto or all owned/leased and non-owned and hired vehicles used in the performance of the Work, both on and off the Project Site, including loading and unloading. The coverage should be provided by Insurance Services Office form for Commercial Auto

Coverage (CA CA0001 10/2013) or equivalent. “Auto” (symbol 1 or equivalent) is required. Any deviations from the standard unendorsed form will be noted on the Certificate of Insurance.

Type of Coverage: Occurrence Basis

Minimum Amount of Coverage: $1,000,000 combined single limit

Policy Period: Annual Policy

d) Umbrella Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry an umbrella liability insurance policy of $5,000,000.

e) Pollution Liability Insurance

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry a contractor’s pollution legal liability with limits no less than $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.

3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

(e.g., Architects, Engineers, et al.)

The AWARDED BIDDER shall carry Errors & Omissions coverage in the minimum amount $1,000,000 per claim/$1,000,000 annual aggregate for all professional services contracts. If the insurance coverage is written on a

Claims-Made basis, an extended reporting period of at least 3 years after substantial completion of the project is required. Increased coverage limits may be required based on the scope, price and duration of the work to be performed. The Town of East Hartford will inform the AWARDED BIDDER as to the required limits for this insurance as soon as practicable, and has sole discretion of the limits to be required.

4. SUBCONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:

The AWARDED BIDDER shall require all subcontractors and independent contractors to carry the coverages set forth in Section B –INSURANCE.

The AWARDED BIDDER shall require that The Town of East Hartford, its officials, employees, volunteers, boards and commissions be included as an Additional Insured on all subcontractors and independent contractors’ insurance

(except Workers’ Compensation and Professional Errors & Omissions) before permitted to begin work.

All subcontractors and independent contractors and their insurers shall waive all rights of subrogation against the

Town of East Hartford, and its officers, agents, servants and employees for losses arising from work performed by each on this contract.

The AWARDED BIDDER will provide the Town with appropriate Certificates of Insurance before the subcontractors and independent contractors are permitted to begin work.

THE TOWN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE AMOUNTS OF

COVERAGE REQUIRED AND TYPE OF COVERAGE PROVIDED BASED ON

THE FINAL AGREED UPON SCOPE OF SERVICES

Updated 31 July 2025

ATTACHMENT B

CONSULTANT HOURLY BILLING RATE SCHEDULE

FOR BID 27-08

NAME OF CONSULTING FIRM: ____________________________________

Please indicate your firm’s hourly fees over the three-year period of the contract.

Billing Category

Hourly Billing Rate

1.0 ENGINEERING RELATED:

1.1 Principal

1.2 Senior Licensed Professional/Specialist

1.3 Licensed Professional

1.4 Senior Engineer/Designer/Planner

1.5 Engineer/Designer/Planner

1.6 Draftsperson/Technician

1.7 Clerical/Researcher

2.0 SAMPLING RELATED:

2.1 LEP

2.2 Technician/Obtain Sample

2.3 Unit price per sample

2.4 Report including DEEP approval

3.0 CONSTRUCTION RELATED:

3.1 Senior Inspector (NICET IV) / Construction Manager

3.2 Inspector (NICET III)

3.3 Field Technician/Inspector (NICET II)

Sub-consultant fees shall be reviewed and approved by the Town on a case by case basis as needed by each task order assigned to the Consultant.

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