RFQ/RFP – Bolton Center School Roof & Parapet Project – A/E Design Services

The Town of Bolton is requesting qualifications and proposals for architectural and engineering design services for the Bolton Center School roof replacement and parapet repair/replacement project, with proposals due October 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM and a mandatory site walkthrough on October 5, 2026.

The scope covers design of approximately 96,542 square feet of low-slope roofing replacement on a 1959-constructed building with 1974, 1993, and 2011 additions. The proposed system must be fully adhered SBS or equivalent two-ply mineral-surfaced rubberized modified bitumen with a 30-year no-dollar-limit warranty, minimum 1/4-inch slope per foot, new internal roof drains, protection board, new roof access ladders, and complete flashing and boot replacement. The design team must provide structural analysis confirming the roof structure's capacity for the new system and identify residual load capacity for potential future ballasted photovoltaic and HVAC installations.

Deliverables include conceptual design with preliminary review and order-of-magnitude estimates, final design with specifications and bid documents, bidding phase support including pre-bid meeting attendance and bid analysis, and construction administration through submittal reviews and project closeout. The design professional must attend up to five owner design meetings, two Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Office of School Construction Grants & Review meetings, and a minimum of four on-site construction meetings. Construction must commence after school concludes in June 2027 and be completed before students return in late August 2027.

The Town will shortlist a maximum of four firms for interview on October 26–27, 2026, with selection anticipated by November 2, 2026. Cost proposals will be opened only for shortlisted firms. Evaluation criteria include pricing, experience with similar projects, organizational structure, past performance regarding schedule and budget adherence, project approach, and contract oversight capabilities. The successful firm must execute the AIA B101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement and maintain commercial general liability, professional liability, and errors and omissions insurance, each with $1 million per occurrence limits and $2 million annual aggregate.

Final questions are due October 12, 2026, with responses posted October 19, 2026. Contact Jim Rupert at HR@boltonct.org.