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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut for On-Call Real Estate Consulting Services. The Town is seeking proposals from commercial real estate and economic development professionals or firms to provide advisory services on an on-call basis. The scope of services includes advising on market conditions and economic development strategies, engaging with landlords and developers, assisting with commercial property repositioning (particularly in the Buckland Hills commercial district), developing municipal economic development policies, advising on workforce development initiatives, and attending Economic Development Commission meetings as needed. The RFP was released on September 18, 2026, with a question submission deadline of October 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm and a proposal response deadline of October 14, 2026 at 11:00 am. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal. The initial contract term runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with an option to extend on an annual basis for three additional one-year periods at the same terms and conditions, subject to mutual agreement approximately four months prior to contract expiration. No bidders' conference or site visits are specified in the RFP.
Eligible proposers must demonstrate experience with commercial real estate consulting in Connecticut, working with municipalities on economic development initiatives in New England, and possess knowledge of the Hartford and East of the River markets. Proposals will be evaluated on relevant experience (35 points), demonstrated understanding of the assignment (35 points), proposed fees (15 points), and proposal responsiveness (15 points). Pricing must be held firm during the original contract term, with consideration for rate escalation occurring annually thereafter. The contractor must maintain specified insurance coverages including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim and aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella/Excess Coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate), naming the Town as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. Contractors must complete and submit a Manchester Living Wage Certification, IRS Form W-9, and provide detailed information regarding firm experience, organization and staffing, litigation or arbitration history with municipal clients, and any prior client terminations within the past ten years.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
26/27-9
ON-CALL REAL ESTATE CONSULTING SERVICES
Town of Manchester
Lincoln Center
Manchester, CT 06040
RELEASE DATE: September 18, 2026
DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: October 6, 2026
RESPONSE DEADLINE: October 14, 2026, 11:00 am
RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:
https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/townofmanchester https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d
Town of Manchester
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
26/27-9
ON-CALL REAL ESTATE CONSULTING SERVICES
I. INTRODUCTION
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
III. STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
IV. PROJECT DETAILS
V. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
VI. EVALUATION CRITERIA
VII. VENDOR SUBMISSIONS
Attachments:
A - Manchester Living Wage Certification
Request For Proposal #26/27-9 Title: ON-CALL REAL ESTATE CONSULTING SERVICES
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Summary
The Town of Manchester is soliciting proposals for On-Call Real Estate Consulting Services from commercial real estate/economic development professionals or firms to advise and assist with various initiatives on an on-call basis.
1.2. Contact Information
Cora Narracci
Purchasing Agent
494 Main Street
Purchasing Division
Manchester, CT 06040
Email: cnarracci@manchesterct.gov
Phone: (860) 647-3033
Department:
Planning
Department Head:
Gary Anderson
Director
1.3. Timeline
Release Project Date September 18, 2026
Question Submission Deadline October 6, 2026, 4:00pm
RFP Opening Date and Time October 14, 2026, 11:00am mailto:cnarracci@manchesterct.gov tel:(860)647-3033
2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
2.1. ELECTRONIC BIDDING INFORMATION
Submitting Proposals
Specifications and proposal forms must be obtained online at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal
(opengov.com). The exclusive means by which all prospective bidders may obtain proposal packages, direct inquiries, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit bids and proposals, shall be through the Town of Manchester’s OpenGov portal.
Proposals may be received up to the deadline date and time listed in the solicitation documents, via the
Town’s e-Procurement Portal. The Town e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The
Town of Manchester strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.
Addenda Notification and Acknowledgement
Addenda Notification: Bidders are required to register for an account via the Town’s e-Procurement
Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the bidder has completed registration, you will receive addenda notifications to your email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal
(opengov.com)
Submitting Questions and Receiving Responses
Proposers shall submit all inquiries regarding this RFP via the Town’s e-Procurement Portal. Please note any deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the Town’s e-
Procurement Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this RFP to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.
When applicable, state bids will be considered for this service.
The Purchasing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any and all bids. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the
Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions and conditions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
2.2. BID OPENING INFORMATION
Proposals must be received by the date and time indicated in the bid documents.
2.3. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING
These rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Town of Manchester pursuant to Section 5-22 of the Town Charter. They are standard for all competitive bidding proposals https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut for contracts of all types where labor, materials, and necessary equipment to complete work is to be furnished to the Town, where the Town is to purchase supplies, materials, and equipment, where the Town is to sell surplus materials and equipment, or where the Town is to sell real estate. These rules and regulations shall be binding upon all prospective bidders and the Town of Manchester.
2.4. GENERAL RULES
1. The Purchasing Authority may delete or modify any of the instructions to bidders for a particular proposal, indicating such change in the appropriate section of the proposal documents. The Purchasing
Authority may insert special instructions in any special contracts which are subject to competitive bidding.
2. The proposal is signed by the proposer with full knowledge of, and agreement with, the general specifications, conditions, and requirements of this proposal.
3. The town has transitioned to electronic bidding. Vendors should submit solicitation responses electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal. Vendors will be asked to register and should do so prior to submitting proposal documents.
4.This proposal and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the proposer to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER
WILL NOT MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO PROPOSERS. Failure of any proposer to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such proposer from any obligation under his RFP as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.
5. Proposal prices may not be withdrawn by bidder for 90 days after bid opening.
6. Proposals received later than the time and date specified will not be considered. Amendments to, or withdrawals of proposals received later than the time and date set for submission deadline will not be considered.
7. All deliveries of commodities or services hereunder shall comply in every respect with all applicable laws of the Federal Government and/or the State of Connecticut.
8. Purchases made by the Town of Manchester are exempt from payment of Federal Excise Taxes and the Connecticut Sales Tax and such taxes must not be included in bid prices. Federal Excise Tax exemption certificates, if requested, will be furnished.
9. The Proposer, where applicable, shall insert/include the price per stated unit and extend a total price for each item. In the event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern. The total cost shall be the sum of the extended prices.
10. Proposer shall, where applicable, submit terms for payment in spaces provided in the proposal form, showing the amount of cash discount which shall apply to proposal prices when paid within the stated number of days in the proposal.
11. All inquiries shall be submitted within the time limitations specified in the bid documents and shall be requested via the online portal Q&A. All information given by the Town other than through the
OpenGov Portal shall be informal and shall not be binding upon the Town nor shall it furnish a basis for legal action by any proposer or prospective proposer against the Town.
11A. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive technical defects, and to make such awards including accepting a proposal, although not the lowest cost, as it deems in its sole discretion to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any proposal if the proposer, any officer of the proposer, or any other company owned in whole or in part by any officer(s) of the proposer, is delinquent in the payment of any taxes or fees owed to the Town. The
Town reserves the right to require a disclosure statement from the proposer listing the name(s) of all officers of the company.
11B. In the event the Town determines that a contractor is delinquent in any payment due the Town, then the Town may offset the delinquent amount due to the Town against the sums owed the contractor.
12. The Town of Manchester may make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the proposer to discharge a contract. The proposer shall furnish the Town with all such information and data as may be required for that purpose. The Town reserves the right to reject any proposal if the proposer fails to satisfactorily convince the Town that he is properly qualified by experience and facilities to carry out the obligations of the contract and to satisfactorily complete the work called for herein, or if the proposal is conditional in nature.
13. Except where otherwise provided, a contract between the Town and a successful proposer shall consist of the Request for Proposal, Specifications, Plans, Proposal, and Acceptance by the Town and these Rules and Regulations. Acceptance by the Town may be by purchase order for the portion of the work awarded to a contractor.
14. All Requests for Proposal shall be publicly advertised in a newspaper having a general circulation within the Town of Manchester, Connecticut.
15. The Request for Proposal shall be made available on the Town of Manchester Purchasing Web Site via the OpenGov Portal.
16. Any act or acts of misrepresentation or collusion shall be a basis for disqualification of any proposal or proposals submitted by such persons guilty of said misrepresentation of collusion. In the event that the Town enters into a contract with any bidder who is guilty of misrepresentation or collusion and such conduct is discovered after the execution of said contract, the Town may cancel said contract without incurring liability, penalty, or damages.
17. In the event that any proposer wishes to protest the potential award of a proposal, the proposer must make it’s protest in writing, identify the protesting party, the RFP number, title and shall include a factual summary of the basis of the protest including any documents that shall be considered and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the Town of Manchester
Purchasing Office, within FIVE (5) business days after the award decision.
18. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Authority and shall be attended by the Purchasing Authority or their designee and such other persons as the Purchasing
Department and the Town Manager shall require attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The Town shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and notify protesting bidder.
19. In the event that any protesting proposer wishes to take legal action against the Town, they must first fully comply with all of these Rules and Regulations, including those which have been changed by the Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein.
20.Except for special instructions inserted in special contracts by the Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein, in the event of any conflicts between these Rules and Regulations and the terms and conditions of any document these Rules and Regulations shall prevail.
21. All Awards shall be made by the Purchasing Authority.
22. The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and requires an affirmative action policy for all of its Contractors and Vendors as a condition of doing business with the Town, as per Federal
Order 11246. By signing the Proposal form for this proposal, all vendors and contractors agree to this condition of doing business with the Town, and should the Town choose to audit their compliance, the vendor agrees to cooperate fully.
23. The contractor shall not transfer, sublet, or assign the contract by Power of Attorney or otherwise to any person, firm, or corporation, or in any way vary the terms of the contract without written permission from the Town. The Town has the right to terminate with a thirty (30) day written notice to the contractor. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time during the contract period. Such termination shall be effective immediately after giving written notice to the contractor that the Town is terminating the contract.
24. Tariff Increases:
The prices set forth in this bid shall be firm and not subject to increase due to any new or increased tariffs, duties, or trade restrictions imposed after the bid submission date, whether by domestic or foreign authorities. The Seller assumes all risk and liability for any such increases and shall not pass on any additional costs to the Buyer unless agreed to in writing in advance.
Should the Seller seek an adjustment due to a material tariff change, the Seller must notify the Buyer in writing within ten (10) business days of the change, providing detailed documentation of the impact.
The Buyer reserves the right to reject any proposed price adjustment or to seek alternative suppliers if an acceptable resolution is not reached.
25. The Town reserves the right to reject proposals from companies that have on two or more occasions withdrawn their bids after bids have been opened.
2.5. Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal
Proposers shall create a FREE account with Open Gov Procurement by signing up at https://secure.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester and click on
"Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.
2.6. Instructions to Bidders
In accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter, sealed proposals will be received through the
OpenGov Portal, not later than the date and time set forth above, for furnishing the commodities and/or services listed herein. Proposals must be executed in accordance with and subject to instructions and specifications contained herein.
3. STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Materials or Construction
3.1. Description of Project:
ON-CALL REAL ESTATE CONSULTING SERVICES
3.2. Qualification Requirements:
1. Firm Description – Provide a description and brief history of the firm. Name firms, location of principal and branch offices; length of time in business; and firm ownership structure.
2. Related Experience – Please provide a list of all projects currently in progress and completed over the last five years. The description should at a minimum provide the project name, location, year of completion, type of contract, renovation cost, size, owner name and reference with telephone number.
3. Organization and Staffing – Provide an organization chart for staff proposed for this project which clearly identifies your proposed management staff for the project (Project Executive, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, etc.). Also include detailed resumes for each person identified.
4. Typical Project Approach – Provide description of services your firm will utilize during each phase of the project to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within budget.
5. Litigation/Arbitration – List information on (a) any involvement in litigation or arbitration with municipal clients; and (b) all clients that have terminated your services prior to completion of any project within the past ten (10) years. Explain circumstances that led to it and describe the resolution.
6. Insurance – Contractor/ Vendor shall agree to maintain in force at all times during the contract the following minimum coverages and shall name the Town of Manchester as Additional Insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to all policies except Workers Compensation.
4. PROJECT DETAILS
4.1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following elements:
• Advise the Town on market conditions and strategies for maintaining and enhancing
Manchester’s position as the premier East of the River business location;
• Engage with landlords, desirable tenants and developers as needed;
• Assist the Town and property owners in repositioning commercial property, especially within the Buckland Hills commercial district;
• Assist with the development of municipal Economic Development policies as needed;
• Advise the Town on potential workforce development and employee recruitment strategies;
• Attend Economic Development Commission and other Board and Commission meetings as needed;
• Other services that may be determined necessary by the Town.
4.2. Qualifications
Eligible proposers will be those consultants and firms that have the following qualifications:
• Experience with commercial real estate consulting in Connecticut;
• Experience working with municipalities on economic development initiatives in New
England;
• Existing broad network of real estate, financial and development contact within and outside the region;
• High-level understanding of existing and future market conditions and their impact on
Connecticut;
• Experience creating municipal economic development policies;
• Knowledge and experience with the Hartford and East of the River market;
• Experience with repositioning commercial properties in response to market conditions.
4.3. Contract Term
The term of the contract shall be from January 1, 2027 up to and including December 31, 2027.
Prices must be held firm during the original contract term.
The contractor shall not transfer, sublet, or assign the contract by Power of Attorney or otherwise to any person, firm, or corporation, or in any way vary the terms of the contract without written permission from the Town. The Town has the right to terminate with a thirty
(30) day written notice to the contractor. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time during the contract period. Such termination shall be effective immediately after giving written notice to the contractor that the Town is terminating the contract.
4.4. Contract Extension
The contract contains an option to extend on an annual basis beyond its original term for three additional one year periods.
The extension of the contract shall be at the same terms and conditions and upon mutual agreement between the Town and the Contractor, made approximately four (4) months prior to the date the contract is due to expire.
4.5. Contract Price Adjustment
Consideration for rate escalation will occur annually after the original contract term.
5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
5.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Within ten (10) business days of the award or notice, or prior to the start of work, whichever comes first, the contractor will provide, pay for, and maintain in full force and effect the insurance outlined here for coverage’s at not less than the prescribed minimum limits of liability. Such coverage is to remain in force during the life of the contract and for such additional time as may be required, and will cover the contractor/ independent insured’s activities, those of any and all subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. Any failure to comply with reporting requirements and provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to Town, its officers, officials, agents, or employees.
A.
Certificates of Insurance: The contractor will give the owner a certificate of insurance completed by a duly authorized representative of their insurer certifying that at least the minimum coverage’s required here are in effect and specifying that the liability coverage’s are written on an occurrence (or claims-made where applicable) form and that the coverage’s will not be canceled, non-renewed, or materially changed by endorsement or through issuance of other policy(ies) of insurance without sixty (60) days advance written notice to the General Services Department. Failure of the owner to demand such certificate or other evidence of full compliance with these insurance requirements or failure of the owner to identify a deficiency from evidence provided will not be construed as a waiver of the contractor’s obligation to maintain such insurance. Any failure to comply with reporting requirements and provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to Town, its officers, officials, agents, or employees.
B.
Insurer Qualification: All insurance will be provided through companies authorized to do business in the
State of Connecticut and considered acceptable by the owner. Insurance Companies shall maintain a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-/VIII.
C.
Additional Insured: The policy or policies providing insurance as required, with the exception of professional liability and workers’ compensation, will defend and include the owner, directors, officers, representatives, agents and employees, and where applicable owner’s architects or engineers, as additional insureds on a primary and noncontributory basis for work performed under or incidental to this contract.
D.
Retroactive Date and Extended Reporting Period: Coverage, whether written on a claims made or occurrence basis, shall be maintained without interruption from the date of commencement of the
Work until date of final payment and then extended for an additional three (3) years from date of final payment.
If any insurance required here is to be issued or renewed on a Claims Made form as opposed to an
Occurrence form, the retroactive Date for coverage will be no later than the commencement date of the project. The Claims Made form will have an Extended Reporting Period of three years from the date of project completion. All Claims made policies cancelled or non-renewed and not replaced by a subsequent claims made policy will have an Extended Reporting period of three years from the date of cancellation or non-renewal.
E.
Subcontractors’ Insurance: The contractor will require each subcontractor hired by and/or employed by contractor to purchase and maintain insurance of the types specified below. When requested by the owner, the contractor will furnish copies of certificates of insurance evidencing coverage for each subcontractor.
F.
Waiver of Subrogation: The contractor/subcontractor will purchase required insurance policies that shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation and all rights of recovery in favor of the Town, its officers, officials, agents and employees. The contractor will require of subcontractors, by appropriate written agreements, similar waivers each in favor of all parties enumerated in this section.
G.
Indemnification/Defense/Hold Harmless: To the extent provided by law, the contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the owner, officers, officials, agents and employees, and if applicable, the engineer and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorney’s fees of counsel selected by the owner, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work and /or the supplying of materials, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the contractor/ insured, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not they are caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
5.2. INSURANCE LIMITS AND COVERAGE:
A.
To the extent applicable, the amounts and types of insurance will conform to the minimum terms, conditions, and coverages of Insurance Services Office (ISO) policies, forms, and endorsements.
B.
If the contractor has self-insured retention’s or deductibles under any of the following minimum required coverage’s, the contractor must identify on the certificate of insurance the nature and amount of such self-insured retention’s or deductibles and provide satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility for such obligations. All self-insured retentions or deductibles will be the contractor/ independent insured’s sole responsibility.
C.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance: With respect to all operations the Contractor performs and all those performed for it by subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, and require each subcontractor to carry
Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the laws of the State of Connecticut.
Employer’s Liability insurance shall be provided in amounts not less than:
$500,000 per accident for bodily injury by accident, $500,000 policy limit by disease; and
$500,000 per employee for bodily injury by disease.
D.
Commercial General Liability Insurance: With respect to the operations the Contractor performs and also those performed for it by subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, and require each subcontractor to carry, Commercial General Liability insurance, including Contractual Liability, Products and Completed Operations, Broad Form Property Damage and Independent Contractors in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit, per occurrence, and $2,000,000 aggregate. Owner shall be included as additional insured. Per project aggregate to apply.
Notes:
If underground work is to be undertaken, each policy shall have coverage for and exclusions removed for “Explosion, Collapse and Underground” (“XCU”) hazards.
Should blasting be required, all necessary permits for the use of explosives shall be obtained by the contractor or insured from the Fire Marshall.
E.
Automobile Liability Insurance: The Contractor shall obtain automobile liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,0000 combined single accident, covering the operation of all motor vehicles, including those hired or borrowed, that are used in connection with the Project for all damages arising out of bodily injury to or death of all persons and/or injury to or destruction of property. This policy shall not be subject to an annual aggregate limitation.
F. Umbrella/Excess Coverage: contractor shall purchase and maintain umbrella/excess liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate, covering all lines of insurance required by this contract. This coverage is required to sit above the underlying General Liability, Automobile Liability and Employer Liability part of the Workers Compensation policies. Depending on the scope and size of risk of the work to be performed, higher limits of coverage may be required.
G.
Owner’s and Contractor’s Protective Liability Insurance for and in the Name of the Town and/or State:
With respect to the Contractor’s operations and also those of its subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, for and on behalf of the Town and/or State for each accident or occurrence resulting in damages from bodily injury to or death of persons and/or injury to or destruction of property, with a minimum of
$1,000,000 per occurrence. Other Insurance Coverage That May Be Required:
• Professional Liability: Not less than $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate to be maintained for the duration of the agreement and three years following its termination.
• This insurance requirement applies when a contractor has a professional designation or license and/or is providing professional services. The minimum limit for architects and engineers is $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate and may be increased depending upon the nature of the services to be provided to Owner.
• Cyber Risk Insurance: Not less than $1,000,000 per cyber incident to be maintained for the duration of the agreement and three years following its termination.
• This insurance requirement applies when a third party will be using, storing, or accessing private, confidential or protected information.
• Environmental Liability: Not less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate.
• This insurance requirement applies when a contractor will be performing environmental clean-up work (decontamination/remediation), will be working with hazardous substance or waste, or may have similar such exposures while performing work under the proposed agreement. Higher limits of environmental liability coverage may be required depending upon the scope of work.
** Exceptions to the above requirements are subject to the sole discretion of the Town of Manchester
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6. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The Town will evaluate all proposals deemed responsive to this request by a committee selected by the
Town of Manchester. Proposals will be evaluated by the Town based on the following criteria:
• Quality, clarity and responsiveness of proposal.
• Functional and Technical capabilities.
• Installation, implementation and training plan.
• Demonstrated performance of proposed system elsewhere, system maintenance, updating and ongoing technical support and references.
• Cost of software/and support.
If deemed necessary by the committee, the Town of Manchester reserves the right to shortlist the proposals received and arrange for interviews/ oral presentations to the committee as part of the selection process. Discussions, requests for additional information and negotiations may take place with the short list vendors to ensure clarification and to obtain a system that meets the requirements of this
RFP.
The Town of Manchester shall select the responsible and responsive Proposal which is determined by the Town to be the best suited, most advantageous, and provides the greatest overall benefit to the
Town on the basis of the criteria and evaluation factors included in this Request for Proposal. Cost shall be only one factor in the award decision. The Town expressly reserves the right to negotiate with the selected vendor prior to an award of any contract pursuant to this Request for Proposal.
No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)
1. Relevant Experience 0-100 Points 35 (35% of Total)
2. Demonstrated understanding of the assignment 0-100 Points 35
(35% of Total)
3. Proposed fees 0-100 Points 15 (15% of Total)
4. Proposal responsiveness 0-100 Points 15 (15% of Total)
7. VENDOR SUBMISSIONS
7.1. Proposal Requirements*
Please confirm that you have read and agreed with the entire RFP and related attachments (if any) including
A. General Conditions, if applicable
B. Special Provisions and Specifications, if applicable
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
7.2. Firm Description*
Provide a description and brief history of the firm. Name of firm, location of principal and branch offices;
length of time in business; and firm ownership structure.
*Response required
7.3. Related Experience*
Please provide a list of all projects currently in progress and completed over the last five years. The description should at a minimum provide the project name, location, year of completion, type of contract, renovation cost, size, owner name and reference with telephone number.
*Response required
7.4. Organization and Staffing*
Provide an organization chart for staff proposed for this project which clearly identifies your proposed management staff for the project (Project Executive, Project Manager, Project Superintendent, etc.).
Also include detailed resumes for each person identified.
*Response required
7.5. Typical Project Approach*
Provide description of services your firm will utilize during each phase of the project to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within budget.
*Response required
7.6. Litigation/Arbitration*
List information on (a) any involvement in litigation or arbitration with municipal clients; and (b) all clients that have terminated your services prior to completion of any project within the past ten (10) years. Explain circumstances that led to it and describe the resolution.
*Response required
7.7. Insurance*
Contractor/ Vendor shall agree to maintain in force at all times during the contract the following minimum coverages and shall name the Town of Manchester as Additional Insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to all policies except Workers Compensation.
☐ Please confirm
*Response required
7.8. Separate Cost Proposal*
Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.
*Response required
7.9. Addenda *
This bid and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER WILL NOT
MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO BIDDERS. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.
☐ Please confirm
*Response required
7.10. Have you completed and uploaded the Living Wage Certification? If the form is in the attachments section, then you must complete it and submit it with your bid.*
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
7.11. Please provide the full name of the person who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company in the event that your company is the successful respondent.*
*Response required
7.12. Please provide the email address of the person who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company in the event that your company is the successful respondent.*
*Response required
7.13. Please provide your company's FEIN Number or EIN Number.*
7.14. IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Indentification Number and Certification. Please provide a current Form W-9. You may also use the fillable Form W-9 attached here.*
Please download the document below, complete, sign and upload.
In order to collect your official tax identity, a current Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and
Certification, is required before engaging in any business with the Town of Manchester.
Please ensure that you have completed all necessary fields on the form, specifically Part I, Taxpayer Identification
Number (TIN) and Part II, Certification.
Payments to the vendor may be delayed if Form W-9 is not received.
Please download Form W-9 from the IRS website or use the fillable form below.
Complete, sign and include it with your submission.
Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw9.pdf
Form W-9 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Complete, sign and upload.
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| 1. INTRODUCTION |
| 1.1. Summary |
| 1.2. Contact Information |
| 1.3. Timeline |
| 2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS |
| 2.1. ELECTRONIC BIDDING INFORMATION |
| 2.2. BID OPENING INFORMATION |
| 2.3. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING |
| 2.4. GENERAL RULES |
| 2.5. Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal |
| 2.6. Instructions to Bidders |
| 3. STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS |
| 3.1. Description of Project: |
| 3.2. Qualification Requirements: |
| 4. PROJECT DETAILS |
| 4.1. SCOPE OF SERVICES |
| 4.2. Qualifications |
| 4.3. Contract Term |
| 4.4. Contract Extension |
| 4.5. Contract Price Adjustment |
| 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS |
| 5.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS: |
| 5.2. INSURANCE LIMITS AND COVERAGE: |
| 6. EVALUATION CRITERIA |
| 7. VENDOR SUBMISSIONS |
| 7.1. Proposal Requirements* |
| 7.2. Firm Description* |
| 7.3. Related Experience* |
| 7.4. Organization and Staffing* |
| 7.5. Typical Project Approach* |
| 7.6. Litigation/Arbitration* |
| 7.7. Insurance* |
| 7.8. Separate Cost Proposal* |
| 7.9. Addenda * |
| 7.10. Have you completed and uploaded the Living Wage Certification? If the form is in the attachments section, then you must complete it and submit it with your bid.* |
| 7.11. Please provide the full name of the person who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company in the event that your company is the successful respondent.* |
| 7.12. Please provide the email address of the person who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company in the event that your company is the successful respondent.* |
| 7.13. Please provide your company's FEIN Number or EIN Number.* |
| 7.14. IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Indentification Number and Certification. Please provide a current Form W-9. You may also use the fillable Form W-9 attached here.* |
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