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This is a Request for Proposals document from the Town of Berlin, Connecticut, seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive services for the Berlin Senior Center Parking Lot Upgrade project located at 31 Colonial Drive, Berlin, CT 06037. The project scope includes site assessment, design document preparation, project cost estimation, permitting assistance, bidding support, and construction administration services. The Town will evaluate proposals based on the best interest of the municipality rather than cost alone and reserves the right to reject any or all submissions. Written questions must be submitted by December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM, with final proposals due January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The project has an estimated 300-calendar-day completion timeline of 8-10 months. The resulting contract will include an initial one-year term with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods, with progress billing aligned with project milestones and invoices payable within thirty days of approval.

The total project budget is established at $30,000, representing the maximum allowable cost for proposals. Successful proposers must obtain all necessary South Carolina state and local licenses, maintain general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, and comply with the Town's standard contract terms. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the documentation. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other legally protected factors. The contract award will be made to the responsive and responsible proposer offering the best overall value to the Town, with payment structured through progress billing aligned with project milestones.