RFP026-40_Feb_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut, soliciting qualified firms or individuals to provide Clerk of the Works services for municipal project oversight of the city's new Emergency Communications Center (ECC) construction project. The position requires comprehensive understanding of construction practices and Connecticut building codes, with responsibility for maintaining holistic project oversight while avoiding administrative roles assigned to the design team, construction manager, general contractor, or safety officer. The solicitation opened January 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST and closes February 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST, with vendor questions accepted through February 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. No site visit or bidder's conference is required. Proposals must be submitted in two sealed parts—Part A addressing qualifications and Part B covering fees—through the City eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. The RFP does not specify contract duration, renewal options, or an estimated total value.

Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with 25 points each allocated to firm/individual qualifications and cost proposal, 15 points to key personnel qualifications and experience, 10 points to prior experience with Connecticut state or federally funded projects and Federal Labor Standards compliance, 15 points to similar projects completed within three years, and 10 points to client references. The successful vendor must maintain appropriate state certifications and provide certificates of insurance covering general liability, automobile liability, and workers compensation. The City of Meriden is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales and use taxes, which should not be included in pricing. Payment will be rendered no less than thirty days following service completion through a Purchase Order and Professional Services Agreement, with no assignment permitted without written consent from the Purchasing Officer. All inquiries should be directed to Susan Martel at 203-630-4115, smartel@meridenct.gov, or by mail to 142 East Main Street, Room 210, Meriden, Connecticut 06450.