City Hall Structural Repair Design Project

The City of Keene, New Hampshire, located in Cheshire County, is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 02-26-03) to procure professional engineering services for the City Hall Structural Repair Design Project. The primary objective is to obtain comprehensive engineering design services focused on developing detailed contract documents, including plans and specifications for structural repairs to the City Hall building. Qualified engineering firms are required to propose a scope of work and associated fee based on prior investigations and assessments that have identified specific building conditions requiring repair. The procurement seeks professional engineering expertise capable of conducting a thorough structural assessment and producing precise repair documentation that will inform future construction efforts. Key deliverables will include comprehensive contract documents detailing the necessary structural repairs, with a focus on addressing existing building condition deficiencies. The solicitation was posted on September 15, 2025, with proposals due by October 30, 2025, providing potential respondents approximately 45 days to prepare and submit their qualifications and proposed approach.

While the RFQ documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises, the procurement appears to be an open competition for qualified engineering firms with demonstrated structural assessment and design capabilities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure integration requirements. The RFQ does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the engineering design services, suggesting that proposals will be evaluated based on the comprehensiveness of the proposed approach, the firm's qualifications, and the reasonableness of the fee structure. The project is specifically focused on the City of Keene's municipal infrastructure, targeting the structural rehabilitation of the City Hall building. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in municipal building structural assessment, engineering design, and the preparation of detailed contract documentation for complex structural repair projects.