Engineering Design and Construction Services for West Town Street 24” Water Mai

The City of Norwich Department of Public Utilities (NPU) is soliciting proposals for engineering design and construction administration services for the rehabilitation of a 24-inch cast iron water main located on West Town Street. This procurement opportunity is specifically targeting previously qualified engineering consulting firms to provide comprehensive services including development of a preliminary engineering report (PER), preparation of preliminary and final contract documents for bidding, bidding assistance, and construction administration. The solicitation (No. 25-87) is open from May 2, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT to June 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from May 2, 2025, at 8:15 AM EDT to May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT. Interested firms can obtain additional information by contacting Robert Castronova at Norwich City Hall, located at 100 Broadway Room 105, Norwich, CT 06360, via telephone at 860-823-3770 or email at rcastronova@cityofnorwich.org. The procurement is geographically situated in New London County, Connecticut, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

While the solicitation documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, the requirement for "previously qualified engineering consulting firms" suggests some pre-qualification criteria may exist. The contract appears to be comprehensively service-based, focusing on engineering and construction administration rather than product procurement. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The solicitation does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range, indicating that pricing and terms will be vendor-specified. Potential respondents should carefully review the full solicitation document to understand the complete scope of requirements, qualifications, and evaluation criteria for this water main rehabilitation project in Norwich, Connecticut.