On-Call Design Engineering Services

The City of Norwich, Connecticut is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a roster of qualified design and engineering firms to provide on-call professional services on an as-needed basis. The procurement accepts proposals from either individual firms or teams comprised of two or more firms, with the City intending to distribute various on-call projects among selected consultants at its discretion. The solicitation seeks firms capable of delivering architectural, engineering, and design services across multiple disciplines and project types, though no specific line items or project descriptions are detailed in the current solicitation. Proposals must be submitted through the City of Norwich Procurement Portal by 2:00 PM prevailing time on May 22, 2026, with a vendor question and answer period running from April 24, 2026 at 10:15 AM EDT through May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Questions should be directed to Karl J. Klein Jr., Purchasing Agent, at 860-823-3706 or kklein@cityofnorwich.org. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part, waive minor irregularities, and award to other than the low bidder if deemed in the City's best interest. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and delivery is on a Free On Board Destination basis.

The solicitation contains no stated set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to specific business categories or disadvantaged enterprises; the procurement is open to all vendors. All responding bidders must comply with City of Norwich Code of Ordinances 7-46 regarding delinquent tax setoff against money due to bidders or contractors and must demonstrate non-discrimination in employment practices based on race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, and various disabilities. Bidders may not withdraw submissions within sixty days of the bid opening date. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The RFP does not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or award amounts, as the City will issue task orders for individual projects on an as-needed basis following consultant selection.