2025-939 On-Call Professional Engineering & Environmental Services

The City of Gardner and Gardner Redevelopment Authority have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Professional Engineering and Environmental Consulting Services, seeking a five-year contract to support various public infrastructure projects. The procurement covers comprehensive engineering services including sidewalk and street reconstruction, park and playground rehabilitation, water and sewer main replacement, and support for the Planning Board's Subdivision Control Law administration. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of seven years of experience in engineering and infrastructure improvement projects, three years of subdivision plan review experience, and five years of environmental consulting experience. Key qualifications include holding a Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineer license and a Licensed Site Professional (LSP) certification. The RFQ requires firms to provide services such as surveying, site investigations, funding source development, utility system evaluation, project management, and construction supervision. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on May 9, 2025, and must be submitted via postal service to the Purchasing Director, with the contract to be awarded on a per-project basis with negotiated rates and task orders.

The RFQ explicitly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and other diverse business enterprises, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive procurement. Proposers must maintain minimum professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 and general liability insurance of $2,000,000. The City reserves significant flexibility in the procurement process, including the right to cancel the contract, separate projects, and award contracts to multiple firms based on qualifications and city needs. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the five-year contract structure and the broad scope of potential infrastructure projects suggest a potentially substantial total contract value. The per-project task order approach allows the City to scale services according to specific infrastructure requirements, providing adaptability in managing public works and redevelopment initiatives across Worcester County.