Norwalk Police Department Gates

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, through its Purchasing Department, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design-build services to replace the Norwalk Police Department gates, with funding provided by the State of Connecticut Department of Economic Community Development South Norwalk Equitable TOD Project. The procurement seeks qualified firms to design and construct modern, high-speed, durable smart gate systems to replace four existing hydraulic gates and expand secured parking through fencing installation and site modifications. Key deliverables include comprehensive design drawings and specifications, construction documents, demolition of existing gates and fencing, fabrication and installation of new gates with supporting infrastructure, electrical work, testing and commissioning, and manufacturer warranties of a minimum five years on gate systems and two years on installations. The project requires gates capable of opening and closing at a minimum of two feet per second, maintenance-free lifespan ratings of 500,000 cycles, ram-resistant design, vision and climbing deterrents, weather resistance for winter operation, and low-maintenance system specifications. The scope encompasses swing gates for South Main Street and an overhead roll-down gate for Monroe Street, with accommodations for existing key fob access, intercom systems, and emergency exit triggers. The RFQ was posted April 2, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal walkthrough scheduled for 10:00 AM on April 10, 2026, at the Norwalk Police Department; questions are due by 2:00 PM on April 16, 2026; and electronic proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM on April 21, 2026, with RFQ opening at the same time. The selection committee will evaluate submissions and may select two to three firms for interviews, followed by a separate cost proposal phase, with final award recommendations anticipated in June 2026, subject to City Council approval.

The contract is subject to Connecticut prevailing wage requirements for the construction portion and Connecticut Department of Administrative Services compliance requirements, including spending allocation goals requiring twenty-five percent of state-funded work with small business enterprises and 6.25 percent with minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses. Selected contractors must comply with all federal, state, and local labor laws and must provide performance and maintenance bonds as required. The cost proposal must include a lump sum price for design, fabrication, installation, demolition, site work, electrical work, and permitting, with separately identified prices for Monroe Street and South Main Street gate components. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents, the project encompasses comprehensive site work and infrastructure modifications at the Norwalk Police Department facility. The anticipated project schedule and completion timelines will be established through negotiation between the selected contractor and the City of Norwalk following the award process.