Survey services - tolland turnpike improvements

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking a qualified Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the state to perform comprehensive survey services for the Tolland Turnpike Improvements project. The procurement involves conducting a topographic field survey and creating a base map in AutoCAD format for an approximately 5,600-foot section of Tolland Turnpike between Chapel Road and Buckland Street. The survey must extend 100 feet on each side of the turnpike centerline and include research on existing roadway rights-of-way, property owners, and utility mapping. Evaluation criteria for the project will be weighted as follows: 60% for documented experience of the firm and key personnel, 30% for total project fee, and 10% for schedule and ability to complete the work in a timely manner. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was released on April 23, 2025, with a question submission deadline of May 8, 2025, and a proposal response deadline of May 14, 2025, at 11:00 am. Potential bidders must demonstrate professional surveying expertise and ability to produce comprehensive geospatial documentation meeting the town's specific requirements.

The contract opportunity is subject to the Town of Manchester's Living Wage Ordinance, which requires covered employers to pay a living wage of $17.25 per hour for employees with comprehensive health care benefits, or $25.46 per hour for those without such benefits. Bidders must complete a Living Wage Certification form, with potential exemptions for organizations employing fewer than 25 eligible employees, having an annual contract value less than $25,000, or being a charitable foundation/nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxation. The town will require the selected contractor to maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability insurance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the town reserves the right to select the proposal that provides the greatest overall benefit, not necessarily the lowest-cost option. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in land surveying, geospatial mapping, and compliance with local municipal requirements. The project involves creating a detailed survey that supports infrastructure improvements along a key transportation corridor in the Manchester area.