Cost Estimating Services for Construction of New Northeast Middle School

The City of Bristol, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is seeking professional cost estimating services for the construction of a new Northeast Middle School facility, to be built at 532 Stevens Street, and the subsequent demolition of the existing school building. This Request for Qualifications (RFQA), designated as solicitation number 2P24-034, is being conducted in accordance with Connecticut General Statute 10-287, which governs public school facility construction. The procurement is specifically seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive cost estimating services for the entire project lifecycle, from new building construction to existing facility demolition. The solicitation period is open from September 29, 2023, at 7:00 AM EDT through October 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM EDT, during which interested firms can submit their professional qualifications. The primary contact for this opportunity is Roger Rousseau from the City of Bristol, who can be reached at 860-584-6195 or rogerrousseau@bristolct.gov. The document specifies Free On Board Destination delivery terms and allows for vendor-specified payment terms, indicating flexibility in the contractual approach.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information are provided in the solicitation documents. The opportunity appears to be open to all vendors without explicit restrictions on organizational type or size. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific evaluation criteria for the cost estimating services. While the documents do not outline detailed infrastructure requirements or integration expectations, the project involves professional services for estimating costs associated with constructing a new middle school facility and demolishing the existing building. No information is provided about potential contract duration, renewal options, or subsequent phases beyond the initial cost estimation services. The lack of specific financial details suggests that qualified firms will need to submit comprehensive qualifications packages that demonstrate their capability to provide accurate and thorough cost estimation services for this significant educational infrastructure project.