Naubuc School Roof Replacement Design

The Town of Glastonbury, Connecticut, a jurisdiction within Hartford County, is soliciting qualifications from architectural firms through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) RPGL-2026-17 to provide comprehensive professional design services for the Naubuc School Roof Replacement Design project. The procurement, governed by Connecticut General Statute 10-287(b)(2), seeks qualified firms to deliver schematic design, design development, construction drawings and specifications suitable for public bidding, bid assistance, and construction administration services for two school building roof replacement projects encompassing approximately 43,539 square feet across 13 roof areas with multiple roofing membrane types. The selected architectural firm will be responsible for managing, preparing, and submitting all documentation to the Connecticut Office of Grant Administration (OGA) for reimbursement of design and construction costs, including any changes to the work. Key qualifications required include Connecticut licensure, successful commercial roofing design and construction experience within the past five years, and sufficient staff resources to meet the accelerated project timeline. The RFQ was opened on January 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM EST with qualifications due January 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST via the Bonfire Hub portal at https://glastonburyct.bonfirehub.com. The evaluation criteria emphasize the qualifications and experience of the respondent, designated account representative, and key personnel, with particular focus on commercial roof design and construction experience and demonstrated staffing capabilities. The Town plans to shortlist at least three qualified firms for interviews in March 2026, with contract award anticipated in April 2026, design completion estimated for August 2026, and construction bidding projected for December 2027, with construction scheduled for April through September 2028.

The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though non-resident contractors must comply with Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-430(7) requirements. All respondents must comply with non-discrimination statutes, affirmative action provisions, and immigration law verification requirements, and must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability, and professional liability of $5,000,000 per claim. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and existing roof drawings will be provided by the client following RFQ selection rather than prior to submission. The contract compensation for basic services will be determined through fee negotiations with shortlisted firms on either a lump sum or time-and-materials basis as determined by the Town. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The primary point of contact is Nicole Melquist, Procurement Contact for the Town of Glastonbury, at 860-652-7588 or Nicole.Melquist@glastonbury-ct.gov.