Invitation to Respond.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 6292
- Issued by
- Hartford County, Connecticut
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This is an Invitation to Respond issued by the City of Hartford, Connecticut for architectural design services related to the Neighborhood Streetscape Project (RFR #6292). The City seeks a qualified architectural firm to provide Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), and Construction Administration (CA) services, including preliminary cost estimates. The selected firm will coordinate with the City of Hartford, business owners, and a separately hired Construction Manager. Responses are due on August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A pre-bid conference has been designated as non-applicable, meaning prospective bidders are not required or scheduled to attend a formal conference to discuss specifications.
The solicitation establishes several compliance and contracting requirements including contract compliance certifications, Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, surety bond provisions, and insurance requirements. Set-asides apply under Hartford ordinances for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), small contractors, and city-based small businesses, with a 15% minority utilization requirement for City of Hartford certified MWBEs. For projects exceeding $500,000, State of Connecticut DAS prequalification is required. OSHA compliance applies to public works projects exceeding $100,000, and wage requirements must be certified and submitted with the response. Response pricing shall be included within the proposal submission, and interested companies must register via the City's procurement website at www.Hartfordct.gov/procurement/purchasing.
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INVITATION TO RESPOND
Dear Sir/Madam:
The City of Hartford (the City) invites responses for:
RFR #: 6292 SOLICITATION DATE: July 14, 2026
SOLICITATION TITLE: Architectural Design Services for the Neighborhood Streetscape Project SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION: The City intends to retain the services of a qualified architectural firm to provide SD, DD, CD and CA, including preliminary cost estimates. They will be responsible for coordination with City of Hartford and the business owners, as well as the Construction Manager. This is contractual agreement between the City of Hartford and the selected architectural firm. The CM will be hired under a separate RFP.
SITE LOCATION (if applicable):
RESPONSE DATE: August 11, 2026 RESPONSE TIME: 2:00 p.m.
DEPT. ASSIGNED CONTRACT #: EST. COST OF CONSTRUCTION:
A PRE-BID / RESPONSE CONFERENCE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR
This pre-bid conference is: Not Applicable
Mandatory (All prospective bidders are REQUIRED to attend to discuss specifications) Non-mandatory (All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend to discuss specifications)
This solicitation contains the following sections:
Invitation to Respond Standard Instructions Project Site Location – (for construction projects only) Table of Contents – (for construction projects only) Section 1 – Response Forms
1.1 Response Information & Signature Form
Contract Compliance
Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements – See Section 3.6 Surety Bond Requirements Bid Bond Performance & Payment Bonds Insurance Requirements – see exhibits below Set Aside – Ord. Section 2-660 MWBE Small Contractor City-Based Small Business Bid Preference – Ord. Section 2-661 15% Minority Utilization (City of Hartford Certified MWBE) – Ord. Section 2-682 State of Connecticut DAS Prequalification (Public Construction Project > $500,000) OSHA Compliance (Public Works Project > $100,000) Wage Requirements – Complete & attach Wage Certification Form
1.2 Response pricing shall be submitted within proposal
1.3 Statement of Qualifications
1.4 Subcontractor Information (N/A)
Section 2 – Specifications/Scope of Services Special Instructions / Conditions included
Section 3 – General Information for Preparation and Delivery of a Response Section 4 – Terms and Conditions / Labor Compliance
Sincerely, Susan Sheppard Purchasing Agent
Companies interested in doing business with the City are able to register and maintain their registration via the Internet at:
www.Hartfordct.gov/procurement/purchasing (click on current solicitations and bid opportunities) http://www.hartfordct.gov/procurement/purchasing
RESPONSE DATE: August 11, 2026
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