Construction of Dining Hall Facility at Camp Farnam

The Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC) is seeking a qualified architectural firm to provide comprehensive design and project management services for constructing a new Dining Hall Facility at Camp Farnam, located at 285 Maiden Lane in Durham, Connecticut. This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation (No. 28914) is actively seeking professional services to develop a state-of-the-art dining hall facility with community use programs that align with CBCCC's mission of supporting families and enhancing community well-being. The procurement is specific to Hartford County and will require an architectural firm capable of executing full design and project management responsibilities. The solicitation is open from March 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT to March 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT, with proposals due by the closing date. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Xiomara Cuevas, who can be reached at 203-777-8648 ext. 2271 or xcuevas@cliffordbeers.org. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to prioritize architectural expertise, community-focused design capabilities, and project management skills.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of architectural and design firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The RFP also does not provide a specified budget range or total project value, leaving potential bidders to develop proposals based on the project's scope and requirements. Delivery terms are established as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The project will be located at the existing Camp Farnam site, indicating potential need for integration with current infrastructure or consideration of existing site conditions. The proposed dining hall facility is expected to support CBCCC's organizational objectives of community engagement and family support, suggesting that respondents should demonstrate an understanding of these core mission elements in their design approach.