1862-24 (RFP) Architectural Services

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking qualified and licensed architecture firms through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 1862-24 to establish a multi-year, indefinite quantity contract for architectural services. The procurement will cover a comprehensive portfolio of 18 buildings totaling over 1.3 million square feet, with tasks and projects ranging across the district's facilities. The initial contract term is three years, with two optional one-year extensions available, providing potential for a five-year total engagement. Proposals must contain specific elements outlined in the RFP's "Proposals" section and will be evaluated based on the firms' qualifications and responsiveness. The solicitation period opens on May 1, 2024, at 10:45 AM EDT and closes on June 6, 2024, at 12:00 PM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period running from May 1 to May 16, 2024. Interested architecture firms must submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their capability to provide architectural services across the district's extensive facility portfolio.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the solicitation appears open to all qualified architecture firms. The RFP does not disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. The point of contact for all inquiries is Rosalyn Wormack at East Hartford Public Schools, located at 1110 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108, who can be reached at (860) 622-5106 or wormack.rj@easthartford.org. The contract will be structured as an indefinite quantity agreement, allowing the district to request architectural services as needed across their 18 facilities.