Architectural Services

The Capital Region Development Authority in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services. The agency requires these services to support a project from initial planning through completion, addressing design, engineering, and environmental compliance needs. The selected partner will solve coordination challenges by managing multiple technical disciplines under a single contract. The scope of work covers five distinct project stages, including the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction phases. Specific technical requirements include structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and fire protection engineering. The agency also requires surveys, geotechnical borings, environmental assessments, environmental engineering, telecommunications design, and cost estimation. Architectural design services are limited to the coordination of interior finishes impacted by HVAC installations. The project demands strict compliance with the DAS Sustainability Policy, the International Green Construction Code, and Connecticut High Performance Building standards. The agency also requires the utilization of Building Information Modeling processes, budget reconciliation, and value engineering. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the selected vendor to perform all work onsite at the Hartford location. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is seeking competitive cost proposals from qualified bidders to determine the financial framework.