OCDCSCIVSURLA55-61_Feb_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is 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 solicitation opened on January 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST and closes on February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. Prospective vendors must submit a single QBS Submittal Booklet not exceeding 10 megabytes through the CTsource e-Procurement system by the deadline. The on-call contract will establish a qualified vendor pool for ongoing state capital improvement initiatives, with multiple consultant selections anticipated. No specific site visits or bidders' conferences are mentioned in the solicitation documents.

Compensation terms are established on a Net 30 Days payment basis. The solicitation includes provisions to ensure at least one Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) firm is selected among designated on-call consultants, and firms may receive supplemental rating points for qualifying as micro-businesses with gross revenues not exceeding three million dollars. Evaluation criteria include professional qualifications, relevant experience, firm capacity, knowledge of Connecticut building and fire codes, and submitted labor rate tables for on-call positions. Conditionally selected firms must submit professional documents, business credentials, and insurance verification within fourteen calendar days of notification. Respondents must comply with Connecticut General Statutes requirements, including campaign contribution certifications for contracts valued at $50,000 or more, nondiscrimination certifications, consulting agreement representations, and Iran investments certifications for contracts valued at $500,000 or more. Questions should be directed to the DAS/CS Policy & Procurement Unit at DAS.CS.RFQ@ct.gov.