Architectural Services for Animal Shelter Design

The Town of Hamden, Connecticut is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2601 for architectural services related to animal shelter design. This procurement seeks comprehensive architectural services to support the development of an animal shelter facility, with deliverables including design development, construction documents, and construction administration services. Prospective vendors must possess relevant architectural expertise and experience in shelter or similar institutional facility design to effectively evaluate and respond to the technical requirements outlined in the supporting documentation. The solicitation was released on January 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM EST, with all proposals required to be submitted by March 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. No site visits, bidder meetings, or pre-submission conferences have been scheduled. The RFQ references Division 01 architectural drawings that establish baseline design parameters and specifications for the proposed facility, which vendors should thoroughly review when preparing their proposals. Interested vendors requiring clarification on scope, budget parameters, project specifications, or other solicitation details should direct inquiries to the Town of Hamden's purchasing department at purchasing@hamden.com.

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on vendor eligibility, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent contractor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available procurement materials. The RFQ contains no estimated total contract value, budget parameters, or price range in the provided documentation, and payment terms are to be specified by the responding vendor. Delivery is designated as Free On Board Destination. Interested architectural firms should contact the Town of Hamden's purchasing department for additional information regarding budget parameters, contract value expectations, and any other relevant procurement details not explicitly stated in the initial solicitation materials.