Commissioning Services for John Wiinthrop Elementary School

The City of Bridgeport, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is seeking a qualified commissioning agent for the John Winthrop Elementary School renovation project through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The selected firm will provide comprehensive commissioning services for a 115,000-square-foot school designed to accommodate 652 students in grades PK-8, with construction scheduled to begin in June 2026 and anticipated occupancy in Fall 2028. Key responsibilities include organizing the commissioning team, reviewing design submittals, developing commissioning plans, conducting construction observations, performing functional testing, and preparing final commissioning reports. The RFQ was released on July 28, 2025, with responses due by August 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The selection process will utilize a weighted evaluation matrix, allocating points across specialized experience (30 points), professional qualifications (50 points), financial resources (10 points), and local knowledge (10 points), with Bismark Construction serving as the construction manager.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and City-based businesses, with potential additional evaluation credits of up to 10 points for target group membership. Respondents must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim, with coverage maintained for seven years after project completion. The initial contract term will be one year, with potential extensions, and payment terms are set at net 45 days. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the professional services agreement indicates that total annual compensation will be determined and not exceed a specified amount. The City reserves the right to modify the RFQ process, reject any submissions, or select multiple or no respondents, maintaining flexibility in the procurement approach. Interested firms must complete a comprehensive No Conflicts/Disclosure Form, ensuring transparency about potential conflicts of interest, business relationships, and organizational details.