On-Call Rights-of-Way Services for W. A. T. E. R. Project, Phase II

The City of Waterbury, located in New Haven County, Connecticut, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP 8438) seeking on-call Right-of-Way (ROW) services for Phase II of the Waterbury Active Transportation and Economic Resurgence (W.A.T.E.R.) Project. The procurement specifically solicits proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive ROW-related services, including title searches, appraisal services, appraisal review services, and acquisition services necessary for planned right-of-way acquisitions. The solicitation period is open from March 13, 2025, at 4:05:00 PM EDT until April 17, 2025, at 11:00:00 AM EDT, with proposals due on the final date. The Department of Engineering will administer the contract, with Maureen McCauley serving as the primary contact who can be reached at 203-574-6748 or mmccauley@waterburyct.org. While specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors can expect to be assessed on their expertise in ROW services, historical performance, and ability to support the RAISE Project's acquisition requirements.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, suggesting the procurement is open to a broad range of qualified vendors. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Payment terms are established at net 60 days, indicating standard municipal contracting practices. The solicitation appears structured as a flexible, as-needed service contract with no predetermined total contract value, allowing the City of Waterbury to engage ROW services on a project-specific basis throughout Phase II of the W.A.T.E.R. Project. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in title research, property appraisal, and acquisition services, with a focus on supporting the city's active transportation and economic development initiatives.