Reservoir #4 Dam Rehabilitation RFP

The Town of New Milford, Connecticut is seeking proposals for the Reservoir #4 Dam Rehabilitation project through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process targeting qualified construction firms. The procurement specifically solicits comprehensive dam rehabilitation services for Reservoir #4, with all bid packages and submissions to be processed exclusively through the Town's OpenGov Procurement portal. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Reservoir #4 Dam site, with prospective bidders required to attend and review project specifications. The vendor question and clarification period runs from November 15, 2024, at 5:15 PM EST through December 2, 2024, at 8:00 AM EST, providing potential bidders an opportunity to seek additional information. Proposals must be submitted electronically by December 12, 2024, at 3:30 PM EST, with bid openings to be conducted publicly in the E. Paul Martin Room. Qualified construction firms must demonstrate technical expertise in dam rehabilitation, structural engineering capabilities, and the ability to execute complex infrastructure restoration projects. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

The contract includes mandatory state contract compliance requirements with specific set-aside allocations for diverse business enterprises, specifically 25% for Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and 6.25% for Minority/Women/Disabled Business Enterprises (M/W/DisBE). These set-aside requirements will be enforced by the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), which will monitor non-discrimination provisions throughout the procurement process. The solicitation is open to all vendors, though the total contract value is not disclosed in the available documentation. Payment terms are vendor-specified, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination. The project is subject to the Town of New Milford's Municipal Purchases Ordinance, which provides additional governance for the procurement process. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the rehabilitation project suggests significant infrastructure work that will require advanced technical capabilities in dam restoration and structural engineering. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate substantial experience in municipal infrastructure projects, particularly those involving water resource management and critical infrastructure rehabilitation.