Engineer for Coastal Resiliency Projects

The Town of Westbrook, Connecticut is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure engineering and consulting services for coastal resiliency projects. The procurement seeks an individual, firm, or team with demonstrated municipal coastal resiliency planning and engineering expertise to provide comprehensive engineering, planning, permitting, and related consulting services. The primary objective is to support the implementation of specific recommendations from the Four Shore Coastal Resiliency Plan as they apply to Westbrook. Key deliverables and outcomes include the development and execution of municipal coastal resiliency initiatives aligned with the plan's recommendations. Required qualifications include substantial experience in municipal coastal resiliency planning and engineering, with demonstrated capability to manage complex infrastructure and environmental projects. The solicitation opened on September 29, 2025, at 2:30 PM EDT and closes on October 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT. The procurement represents a qualifications-based selection process, meaning the Town will evaluate vendor experience and capabilities before proceeding to price negotiations.

The solicitation documents do not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent eligibility, nor do they designate this opportunity exclusively for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted vendor classes. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the available solicitation materials. The procurement does not reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration with selected services. The solicitation specifies Free On Board Destination delivery terms, with payment terms to be negotiated with the selected vendor. No estimated total contract value or budget range has been published in the solicitation materials. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Peter Gillespie, the Town's primary contact, at 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498, by telephone at 860-399-3040, or by email at pgillespie@westbrookct.us.