What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Topsham, Maine, requires a vendor to provide engineering services, including final design, survey, and engineering services for a reconstruction project. The selected consultant must review available mapping, prior plans, utility information, and right-of-way documentation. Furthermore, the vendor must perform a topographic survey, evaluate existing conditions, prepare final engineering plans and specifications, and develop a construction cost estimate to support public bidding and construction. Work performance takes place onsite. Only USA onshore organizations are eligible to apply. Bidders may submit responses digitally via email or online, and the buyer requests proposals to establish the budget. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 23, 2026.
Scope of work
- Project management and coordination with town staff, agencies, utility districts, and stakeholders
- Data collection and review of available mapping, prior plans, utility information, and ROW documentation
- Topographic survey of Canam Drive and adjacent areas extending 50 feet on either side of the ROW
- Existing conditions evaluation of roadway geometry, pavement condition, drainage, utilities, and safety issues
- Final design including horizontal and vertical alignment, pavement structure, drainage, utility layout, and accessibility accommodations
- Preparation of a detailed Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC)
- Delivery of topographic survey files, final design plans, and a Summary Report with technical memorandum
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Understanding of the project and proposed approach | Not specified |
| Experience with similar roadway and survey projects | Not specified |
| Qualifications of project team | Not specified |
| Ability to meet schedule | Not specified |
| Cost and value to the Town | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified professional engineering firms
- Satisfactory completion of similar projects of equal size and complexity
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter identifying the firm, project manager, and primary contact
- Project Team and Firm Qualifications
- Subconsultants/Subcontractors information
- Understanding of the Project and Technical Approach to completing the Scope of Work
- Schedule with deliverable products and approximate submission dates
- Fee Proposal detailing costs by task and labor category
- Meeting Allowances detailing per-meeting fixed costs
- References for at least three similar projects
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy
- Instructions
- One signed original and one electronic copy enclosed in an opaque, sealed envelope delivered to Mark Waltz, Town Manager, Town of Topsham, 100 Main Street, Topsham, ME 04086.