Request for Qualifications for On-Call Consultants

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Construction Services unit is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on-call consultant services in civil engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture to support capital projects. This solicitation, numbered OCDCSCIVSURLA55-61, seeks qualified consulting firms to provide professional services on an as-needed basis exclusively for DAS Construction Services projects. The on-call contract will require consultants to deliver civil engineering analysis, surveying services, and landscape architecture design support for state capital improvement initiatives. Qualified respondents must submit a QBS Submittal Booklet, not to exceed 10 megabytes, through the CTsource e-Procurement system by the February 20, 2026, deadline at 3:00 PM EST. The solicitation opened on January 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. Submission requirements include six divisions of documentation covering firm information, letter of interest and narrative, additional criteria considerations, SBE/MBE certification, contract-specific qualifications (CT 330 Part I), and general qualifications (CT 330 Part II), along with required certifications and authorized signatures. Evaluation criteria include professional qualifications, relevant experience, firm capacity, knowledge of Connecticut building and fire codes, and labor rate tables for on-call positions, with conditionally selected firms required to submit professional documents, business credentials, and insurance verification within fourteen calendar days of notification.

The on-call contract includes provisions to ensure at least one Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) firm is selected among designated on-call consultants, and firms may receive supplemental rating points for qualifying as micro-businesses with gross revenues not exceeding three million dollars. All respondents must comply with Connecticut General Statutes requirements, including campaign contribution certifications for contracts valued at $50,000 or more, nondiscrimination certifications for all contracts, gift representations for contracts exceeding $500,000, consulting agreement representations for contracts of $50,000 or more, state ethics law representations for construction contracts exceeding $500,000, and Iran investments certifications for contracts valued at $500,000 or more. The solicitation document references QBS Submittal Booklet Instructions dated July 5, 2024, which provide comprehensive guidance on submission procedures and requirements through Connecticut's CTsource web-based e-Procurement system. Awarded consultants will receive payment terms of Net 30 Days. Questions regarding this opportunity should be directed to the DAS/CS Policy & Procurement Unit at 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, or via email at DAS.CS.RFQ@ct.gov. While specific award values are not enumerated in the solicitation document, the on-call contract structure indicates multiple consultant selections will be made to establish a qualified vendor pool for ongoing capital project support.