Civil Engineering Design and Construction Administration Services for Hubbard/Griswold School Sidewalk Improvements

The Town of Berlin is requesting proposals for civil engineering design and construction administration services for the Berlin Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project (State Project No. 007-267) under RFP 2026-25, with proposals due July 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and questions due July 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses investigation, design, permitting, bidding and award services, construction administration, construction inspection, and project closeout for sidewalk installations totaling approximately 3,578 linear feet across four streets: Main Street in East Berlin (1,201 LF), Berlin Street in East Berlin (305 LF), Alling Street (1,738 LF), and Heather Lane in Kensington (334 LF). Approximately 90% design plans and survey data are provided to proposers. The consulting firm must possess three years of relevant experience in Connecticut, appropriate state licensing, and documentation of financial stability and business continuity plans. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, comprehensive general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), professional liability ($1,000,000), umbrella liability ($1,000,000), and automobile liability ($1,000,000).

The projected construction cost is estimated at $930,000. The project is funded by the Federal Carbon Reduction Program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Design fees will be negotiated on a lump sum basis across five line items: Investigation, Design, and Permitting; Bidding and Award Services; Construction Administration Services; Construction Inspection (estimated for two months of active construction); and Project Closeout. Proposals must remain valid for 60 days following opening. Anticipated contract commencement is August 2026.

Evaluation criteria, weighted in descending order of importance, are design and technical competence, capacity and capability to perform within the allotted timeframe, past record of performance, and knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal procedures. Price is an important but not sole determining factor. Proposals are submitted electronically through the Town's OpenGov e-Procurement portal. No site visit or bidders conference is required.