RFQ Design & Permitting Services Merchants Park Sewer

The Town of Avon, Massachusetts has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for sewer engineering design, permitting, and grant support services for the Merchants Park Sewer Design Project. The procurement seeks a qualified Design Engineering firm to develop a comprehensive design for a municipal sewer extension serving property owners in Merchants Park, specifically along Stockwell Drive and Grant Drive, with planned discharge to existing sewer facilities in Stoughton at Central Street/Dykeman Way. The project encompasses approximately 1.15 miles of sewer line and the construction of a new lift station. Evaluation criteria for the contract include quality of response (25 points), project team qualifications (20 points), similar project experience (20 points), approach to services (15 points), ability to meet deadlines (15 points), and grant project experience (5 points). Sealed proposals are due by March 28, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., with the RFQ originally released on March 3, 2025. The selected firm will be responsible for comprehensive services including survey work, design, plan preparation, permitting, grant support, and developing future funding strategies.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The project has already secured $315,000 in funding for sewer feasibility and water supply studies, with additional grant funds received from the Mass One Stop Rural Development Fund. The Town has approved over $1.2 million toward sewer design and permitting for a related sewer extension, with plans to pursue a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to cover approximately half of that cost. The final fee for services will be negotiated with the selected firm, and the contract will be awarded within 60 days of proposal opening, with services expected to commence immediately upon contract execution. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project represents a significant infrastructure development opportunity for expanding municipal sewer services in the Merchants Park area, with potential for future expansion and economic development.