MerchantsRFQ_Issued_030325.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Town of Avon, Massachusetts for sewer engineering design, permitting, and grant support services for the Merchants Park Sewer Design Project. The RFQ seeks a qualified Design Engineering firm to develop a complete design for a municipal sewer extension serving property owners in Merchants Park (Stockwell Drive and Grant Drive) with discharge to existing sewer facilities in Stoughton at Central Street/Dykeman Way. The project includes approximately 1.15 miles of sewer line and a new lift station. Sealed proposals are due by March 28, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., with the RFQ being released on March 3, 2025. The selected firm will be responsible for survey work, design, plan preparation, permitting, grant support, and future funding strategies.

The project has received $315,000 in funding for sewer feasibility and water supply studies, with additional grant funds received from the Mass One Stop Rural Development Fund to support this RFQ. The Town has also approved over $1.2 million toward sewer design and permitting for a related AIP sewer extension, with pursuit of a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant for half of that cost. The evaluation criteria include quality of response (25 points), project team qualifications (20 points), similar project experience (20 points), approach to services (15 points), ability to meet deadlines (15 points), and grant project experience (5 points). The final fee for services will be negotiated with the selected firm. The contract will be awarded within 60 days of proposal opening, with services to commence immediately upon execution.