Wetlands Delineation and Reporting

The Town of Manchester, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking an on-call soil scientist to provide wetlands delineation and reporting services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #22/23-14. The primary objective is to obtain professional services for delineating wetlands and watercourses in accordance with state and federal regulations, which includes marking boundaries with high-visibility flagging, creating location sketches, and producing detailed ecological habitat reports. Qualified candidates must meet U.S. Office of Personnel Management standards for a soil scientist in Connecticut and possess comprehensive professional experience. The evaluation criteria will be equally weighted, with 50 points allocated to demonstrated relevant experience of proposed personnel and 50 points to proposed hourly fees. The RFP was released on September 16, 2022, with proposals due on October 6, 2022, at 11:00 am, and the initial contract period is scheduled from October 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023, with potential extensions for up to two additional one-year periods. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Town's OpenGov procurement portal and must include a statement of experience, qualifications, and hourly fee structure.

The contract opportunity includes specific requirements for living wage certification under Manchester's Living Wage Ordinance (Chapter 212), which mandates bidders declare their status as a "Covered Employer" and commit to appropriate wage standards. Potential bidders may be exempt from living wage requirements if they are a nonprofit organization with 501(c) tax-exempt status, employ fewer than 25 eligible employees, or have an annual contract value under $25,000. The successful contractor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and excess coverage, with the Town of Manchester named as an additional insured. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured on an hourly basis, allowing flexibility for various project scopes within the Town of Manchester. The living wage certification form is mandatory for bid submission, and failure to complete it accurately may result in bid rejection, emphasizing the municipality's commitment to fair employment practices.