Construction Management Services for Norwalk Fire Station 4

The City of Norwalk, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is soliciting qualifications from Construction Management (CM) firms to provide comprehensive services for the Norwalk Fire Station 4 improvement project. The procurement seeks a CM firm to assist the Norwalk Land Use and Building Management Committee and Project Architect in executing building improvements and an addition to the Westport Avenue fire station. The project involves expanding the facility to accommodate a second fire company, increasing staffing from sixteen to thirty-two firefighters, and includes a 30' x 55' one-story addition, window and roof replacements, solar panel installation, and creation of new spaces such as officer quarters, bunkrooms, lounge, kitchen, fitness area, and support facilities. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications (20%), overall proposal impression (20%), additional considerations like safety track record (20%), and cost proposal (40%). Key submission details include an electronic submission deadline of October 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal walkthrough scheduled for September 29, 2025. Proposing firms must provide detailed staffing plans, demonstrate experience with similar projects, and comply with local and state regulations.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified construction management firms without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is $4 million, with $3,200,000 allocated for construction costs and $800,000 for soft costs and contingencies. The project timeline spans from October 2025 to June 2027, with potential staffing requirements extending through April 2029. The City reserves the right to reject any proposals and will select the firm that best meets their needs, not necessarily the lowest-cost bidder. Proposing firms must adhere to prevailing wage requirements and equal employment opportunity guidelines. The project will require integration with existing fire station infrastructure and potentially involve coordination with current fire department operations. Successful firms will be responsible for comprehensive services including cost estimation, value engineering, constructability reviews, bidding, contract management, and overall project oversight.