RFP 2703_Nov_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal issued by the Town of Hamden, Connecticut (RFP 2703) for Construction Management at Risk services for a new Fire Station 2 facility. The project encompasses both preconstruction and construction phases for approximately 16,000 square feet of new construction located at 466 Putnam Avenue, coordinated with the Town Engineer and project architect H2M Architects and Engineers. The facility must comply with Connecticut Tier 3 and CALEA Accreditation standards. The RFP was issued October 27, 2026, with questions due December 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and sealed proposals due December 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A pre-bid meeting and site visits are available for interested bidders prior to proposal submission. Proposals must be submitted in one original, three copies, and a flash drive format to the Hamden Government Center Finance Office at 2750 Dixwell Avenue, where proposals will be publicly opened. The Town will short-list three to five firms for interviews and detailed fee proposals, with final award going to the highest-ranked firm based on interview performance and fee reasonableness.

Pricing includes preconstruction fees, a guaranteed maximum price for construction costs, and general conditions expenses. Respondents must demonstrate successful CMR experience on at least three public building reconstruction or new construction projects in Connecticut, each exceeding $5,000,000 in project cost with substantial completion between July 1, 2016 and July 31, 2026. Small Business Enterprise and Minority Business Enterprise spending allocation goals are set at $754,802 and $366,301 respectively, with the selected contractor required to demonstrate good faith efforts toward these goals. State prevailing wage rates apply to all construction work. The selected contractor must furnish payment and performance bonds and carry general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 and general aggregate limits of $3,000,000. Project funding totals $11,100,032 in state funds administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Evaluation criteria include relevant experience (25%), team qualifications (20%), understanding of project goals (20%), design approach and innovation (15%), references and client feedback (10%), and price (10%).