Town of manchester flood resiliency plan

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking a qualified engineering firm to develop a comprehensive Flood Resiliency Plan through RFP #24/25-41. The project aims to study the town's stormwater management infrastructure, assess vulnerabilities, and identify strategic improvements to enhance resilience against future flooding events related to climate change. The selected consultant will be required to conduct a thorough assessment including asset inventory, data gathering, community engagement, and risk assessment using existing GIS datasets and historical documents. Key deliverables include a Flood Resilience Plan with project profiles for vulnerable areas, featuring conceptual mitigation work descriptions, estimated costs, and permitting requirements. The evaluation criteria will assess the overall quality of the proposal, firm's approach, experience, personnel qualifications, and fee using a points-based scoring system. The RFP was released on December 17, 2024, with questions due by January 27, 2025, and the final proposal submission deadline set for January 29, 2025, at 11:00 am. The project is supported by Track 1 funding from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) through its Climate Resilience Fund grant program.

The procurement includes a Living Wage Certification requirement under Manchester's Chapter 212 Code of Ordinances, which mandates that bidders certify their status as a "Covered Employer" and comply with local wage standards. Potential bidders may qualify for exemptions if they are a nonprofit organization, employ fewer than 25 eligible employees, or have an annual contract value less than $25,000. The Town requires three hard copies and one electronic PDF copy of the completed report. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project is funded through a state grant, suggesting available resources for comprehensive planning. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears open to engineering firms with expertise in stormwater management, climate resilience planning, and infrastructure vulnerability assessment. Bidders must carefully complete the Living Wage Certification form, as failure to properly indicate employer status could result in bid rejection. The comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant planning effort focused on long-term municipal infrastructure resilience.