Architectural Services for a Restaurant / Catering Hall Design at the Seaside Park Casino Bath House

The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases seeks proposals for architectural services to design and retrofit a restaurant and catering hall at the Seaside Park Casino Bath House. The scope of work includes comprehensive architectural and engineering services encompassing building inspection, hazardous materials surveys, complete construction document development, value engineering analysis, bid alternate preparation, third-party review coordination, building permit acquisition, code compliance testing with state authorities, and full construction administration through project completion. Key deliverables include detailed plans and specifications, a cost-effective design that maintains budget compliance, pre-bid conference participation, and coordination with low bidders during the construction phase. Contractors must demonstrate specialized experience in restaurant design projects, construction administration capability, proven ability to adhere to project budgets and schedules, and expertise in asbestos-containing materials investigations. Prior experience with City of Bridgeport projects and familiarity with state and local regulatory agencies are required qualifications. Proposals will be evaluated using a weighted 100-point scale across four criteria: Specialized Experience and Technical Competence (40 points), Professional Qualifications of Staff and Consultants (35 points), Capacity of the Firm (15 points), and Knowledge of the Locality (10 points). The submission deadline is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with electronic submission required through the OpenGov procurement portal, though sealed mail delivery is permitted in exceptional circumstances. All pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days from the RFP opening date, with the City reserving the right to conduct post-evaluation interviews with up to four qualified firms prior to final award.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The selected contractor will enter into a Professional Services Agreement structured as a fixed-sum annual contract with monthly progress payments based on a City-approved Schedule of Values, though the specific contract value and budget range are not disclosed in the provided materials. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and professional liability of $1,000,000 with seven-year tail coverage following project completion. The City of Bridgeport retains sole ownership of all work product and intellectual property, and the contractor must comply with Connecticut and City of Bridgeport codes and ordinances while adhering to professional standards of care. The contract is subject to Board of Public Purchases and City Council approval, with the City maintaining the right to terminate the agreement with fifteen days' notice and the ability to modify scope if funding becomes unavailable.