Design and Permitting for Replacement of Veterans Memorial Park Public Marina D

The City of Norwalk Department of Public Works is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and permitting services related to the replacement of Veterans Memorial Park Public Marina D. The solicitation seeks qualified Consulting Engineering firms to provide comprehensive structural engineering design services, which include developing detailed construction contract bid documents with plans and specifications, obtaining all necessary local, state, and federal permits, and potentially managing construction administration and inspection services. Qualified firms must demonstrate expertise in marina infrastructure design and have the capability to prepare technical documentation suitable for municipal infrastructure projects. The RFP, identified as Solicitation #4154, was issued on August 27, 2021, with proposals due by September 17, 2021, at 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period was conducted from August 27 to September 10, 2021, with an official addendum issued on September 13, 2021. Interested firms were directed to submit their proposals through the Norwalk procurement portal at norwalkct.bonfirehub.com, with Sharon Conners serving as the primary point of contact for the solicitation.

The RFP documentation does not specify any explicit set-aside requirements, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and the solicitation appears open to all qualified consulting engineering firms capable of meeting the technical specifications. The documents do not disclose an estimated contract value, budget range, or funding source details. No information was included regarding existing marina infrastructure that might require specific integration considerations. While the RFP suggests potential construction administration and inspection services might be part of the final scope, the solicitation focuses primarily on the design and permitting phase of the Veterans Memorial Park Public Marina D replacement project. The lack of specific financial parameters indicates that pricing and contract value will likely be determined through the competitive proposal process, with selection based on technical capabilities, experience, and proposed approach to the marina replacement design.