Waterfront Design and Engineering Services

The City of Norwich and the Norwich Community Development Corporation are seeking design and engineering services for a comprehensive waterfront improvement project through Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation Number 25-48. The procurement focuses on coordinating and implementing strategic improvements to waterfront properties, with the primary objectives of promoting economic development and enhancing public access to the Norwich Waterfront. Proposals will be accepted from December 17, 2024, at 3:30 PM EST through January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a structured vendor question period running from December 17, 2024, at 3:45 PM EST until January 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The scope of work requires professional design and engineering expertise to develop comprehensive plans for waterfront property enhancements, with deliverables anticipated to include detailed design plans, engineering assessments, and implementation strategies. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, relevant experience in waterfront development, and a robust understanding of urban economic development principles.

The RFP is openly solicited and appears to have no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, suggesting broad vendor participation is welcome. The project is funded through two rounds of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (CT DECD) Community Investment Fund 2030 grant awards, with a substantial construction funding allocation of $5,920,000. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. The primary contact for this opportunity is Robert Castronova at the City of Norwich, located at 100 Broadway Room 105, Norwich, CT 06360, who can be reached at 860-823-3770. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the substantial funding indicates a significant infrastructure improvement initiative that will likely require sophisticated design and engineering capabilities with experience in urban waterfront redevelopment projects.