On-Call Civil Engineering, Consulting and Surveyor Services

The Town of Waterford, located in New London County, Connecticut, is seeking on-call civil engineering, consulting, and surveyor services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #24-029. The procurement aims to select one or more firms to provide ongoing professional services to all town departments for a three-year term, with the Department of Public Works managing the contract. Proposed services include performing field surveys, developing existing condition plans, determining property lines and boundaries, establishing benchmarks, assisting with project development, preparing engineering designs and specifications, estimating project costs, and supporting permit and construction processes. Respondents must demonstrate significant experience in municipal engineering and surveying, with key personnel holding necessary technical training, experience, and Connecticut licensing. The town will evaluate proposals based on compliance, relevant experience, key personnel, workload, and technical competence. The RFP was released on April 24, 2025, with responses due by May 29, 2025, at 11:00 am, and the selected consultant(s) will be required to provide written estimates for individual projects and receive written approval from department heads before commencing work.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Consultants must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability ($1,000,000), auto liability, professional errors and omissions, and workers' compensation, with the Town of Waterford named as an additional insured. The contract includes a liability limitation of $10,000,000 or the total amount paid to the consultant, whichever is greater. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the agreement allows for flexible engagement across multiple municipal departments, with hourly billing rates subject to annual adjustments. The town reserves the right to select multiple firms, suggesting that the procurement is not limited to a single vendor. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract structure indicates an on-demand, task-authorization based approach where services will be commissioned as needed by various town departments over the three-year contract period.