Rehabilitation of a 0. 41 mile section of hunters road and culverts replacement

The City of Norwich is requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide survey and design services for rehabilitation of a 0.41-mile section of Hunters Road and replacement of Bridges/Culvert #103018 and #103019 under the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP), with proposals due November 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

The selected consultant will advance the project from survey through final design, permitting, and bid-ready contract documents in coordination with the City and CTDOT. All work must comply with CTDOT LOTCIP Guidelines, the CTDOT Highway Design Manual, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The scope encompasses the road section between Norwich Avenue (CT Route 12) and Laporte Drive.

Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City of Norwich Procurement Portal; submissions by mail, in person, or email are not accepted. Bid surety is required, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award to other than the low bidder if deemed in the City's best interest. All awards are subject to compliance with City of Norwich Code of Ordinances 7-46 regarding Delinquent Tax Setoff Against Money Due Bidder or Contractor. Connecticut State Sales and Use Tax and associated Federal taxes must not be included in bid prices.

The vendor question-and-answer period runs through November 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. No bidder may withdraw its proposal within sixty days of the bid opening date. Vendors must check the procurement portal for addenda issued no later than three days prior to the opening. The selected vendor must provide certificates of insurance and furnish performance and payment bonds prior to contract execution. The contract value is not specified. Karl Klein, City of Norwich (860-823-3706 or kklein@cityofnorwich.org), is the primary contact for inquiries.