VSECI Facilities Needs Assessment and Conceptual Design

The Town of Westbrook, Connecticut is seeking qualified bidders to provide professional needs assessment and conceptual design services for the Valley Shore Emergency Communications, Inc. (VSECI) Regional 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point, located in Middlesex County. The procurement requires a comprehensive engineering and architectural evaluation of the current facility, including predictions of future needs and the development of conceptual design drawings for an appropriate facility upgrade. Bidders must demonstrate professional expertise in facility assessment, architectural design, and emergency communication center infrastructure planning. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and facility tour is scheduled for October 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at 315 Spencer Plains Road, State Police Troop F, Westbrook, CT, which will provide potential vendors an opportunity to inspect the current 9-1-1 center. The solicitation period runs from October 10, 2024, to November 19, 2024, with responses due by 12:00 p.m. EST. Interested vendors are required to contact Suzanne Helchowski at the Westbrook First Selectman's Office at 860-399-3040 for additional details and submission requirements.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types, indicating that all qualified vendors are eligible to respond to the bid. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure integration requirements. The solicitation documents include an Urban Act Grant RFP Draft, suggesting potential funding sources, but no specific budget range or estimated contract value is disclosed. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. Vendors are expected to provide their own comprehensive proposal detailing their approach to conducting the facility needs assessment and developing conceptual design drawings. The solicitation emphasizes the need for a thorough evaluation of the current 9-1-1 center's capabilities and potential future requirements, with an expectation that the selected vendor will provide a professional and comprehensive assessment of the facility's design and functional needs.