School_Insurance.pdf

This insurance requirements document pertains to the City of Meriden, Connecticut's Public Works Department procurement for architectural and design services related to a facility addition at 55 Michael Drive. The consultant must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the contract term, including Commercial General Liability Coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate with coverage for premises operations, products, underground/explosion/collapse hazards, contractual liability, independent contractors, and abuse and molestation liability. Business Automobile Liability Coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit must be procured, covering non-owned automobiles, all owned vehicles, liability, and physical damage. Additionally, the consultant is required to maintain State of Connecticut statutory Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Coverage with limits of $500,000 per accident, $500,000 disease policy limit, and $500,000 per employee disease. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 10:00 am, with proposals due by October 23, 2025, at 11:30 am, evaluation on October 30, 2025, potential interviews on November 3, 2025, and contract award anticipated for November 6, 2025.

The consultant must also procure Professional Liability, Malpractice, or Errors and Omissions Coverage protecting against wrongful acts and liability arising from professional services, with a $2,000,000 single limit per claim and $2,000,000 aggregate per policy period, written on an occurrence or claims-made basis. All insurance policies are required for the life of the contract. The project will be executed through a purchase order and standard professional services agreement, with participating firms required to demonstrate substantial experience with similar public infrastructure projects and comparable construction work. Proposing firms must comply with prevailing wage regulations and submit certified payroll documentation. The selection process utilizes a 100-point scoring system evaluating qualifications, ability to meet project deadlines, key personnel expertise, project history, and client references. No specific contract budget is disclosed in the available documentation.