2027-06 Professional Design Services for the Weed Beach Bathhouse Deck

The Town of Darien, Connecticut is requesting proposals for architectural and engineering design services and construction documents for the replacement of the bathhouse deck at Weed Beach (155 Nearwater Lane, Darien, CT 06820), with proposals due September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a pre-bid site meeting on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The Town encourages submissions from Minority and Women's Business Enterprises.

The scope comprises four phases: Phase A (construction documents and bid package preparation), Phase B (permitting and regulatory compliance), Phase C (bidding administration), and Phase D (part-time construction overhead). The bathhouse was constructed in 2011–2012 and has experienced significant rot and structural damage from Super Storm Sandy in October 2012 and additional deterioration discovered in April 2026 requiring emergency repairs. The Town intends to complete construction work for the 2027 summer season.

Proposers must demonstrate relevant experience with similar projects and identify a project manager with documented qualifications and references. The selected firm must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate), commercial automobile ($1 million), umbrella/excess liability ($2 million), and professional liability ($1 million per occurrence).

Fee proposals must itemize costs separately for each of the four project phases. One original and two copies of the complete proposal are required and must be submitted in sealed envelopes to Darien Town Hall. Written questions are due by 12:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026, with responses posted as addenda by September 3, 2026. Contact: Karen Dunn, Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, CT 06820, 203-656-7338 or 203-656-7389. No contract value or term is specified.