About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Bristol Purchasing Department and the Bristol Board of Education are issuing this Request for Qualifications to obtain architectural services for improving an existing food science lab teaching classroom at Bristol Eastern High School. The project requires retaining the current footprint while creating at least four teaching stations utilizing electric appliances, preparing preliminary designs, and developing comprehensive cost estimates that comply with Connecticut prevailing wage requirements. The scope does not include upgrading the classroom to a commercial space, and three top-qualified firms will be selected to submit subsequent fee proposals. Eligibility is limited to US onshore organizations, and the work must be performed onsite. Questions must be submitted via the designated platform by 4:00 pm on November 9, 2026. Final submittals are due by 1:00 pm on November 19, 2026, and can be submitted digitally via email or online. Proposals will be evaluated on specialized staff experience, submission clarity and presentation, and the fee schedule methodology submitted after initial qualifications are reviewed.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The City of Bristol
- Solicitation No.
- 2P27-025
Scope of work
- Perform investigative work necessary to establish existing conditions
- Prepare preliminary design and cost estimates
- Prepare complete construction plans across preliminary, semi-final, and final design stages
- Prepare construction documents including notices, special provisions, and unit price bid proposals
- Provide finished drawings and specifications for bidding
- Attend prebid meeting, address RFIs, evaluate bids received, and recommend contract award
- Provide plan interpretation, attend job meetings, coordinate special inspections, and review contractor payment requisitions during construction
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Specialized experience of the individual(s) or firm(s) and assigned personnel on similar projects | Not specified |
| Clarity, organization, and effective presentation of submittal | Not specified |
| Proposed fee schedule or fee schedule methodology received subsequent to initial submission | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Affirmative Action Plan for firms with 15 or more employees or written equal opportunity policy statement for fewer employees
- Insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Connecticut
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal letter signed by an appropriate officer
- Concise description of work, project understanding, work program, and time schedule
- List of personnel and resumes for professionals providing at least 20 percent person hours
- Description of similar projects and references from three clients in the last 48 months
- Vendor overview summary
- Submission Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Employment Information Form
Key dates
- Site Inspection
- November 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Questions due
- November 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm
- Submissions due
- November 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm
- Short list of three firms finalized
- December 7, 2026
- Fee proposals due
- December 14, 2026
- Interviews
- December 16, 2026
- Recommendation of contract award
- January 12, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the City's bidding portal
- Instructions
- Submit via https://www.bidnetdirect.com/connecticut/cityofbristol to Nancy P. Haynes, Purchasing Agent, by 1:00 pm on November 19, 2026.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Bristol Eastern High School, 632 King Street, Bristol, CT 06010
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificate of insurance naming the City of Bristol as additional insured, professional liability insurance maintained through the statute of limitations, and sub-consultant coverage.
- Funding
- Connecticut General Statutes C.G.S. 10-287 and Connecticut General Statutes prevailing wage requirements for projects in excess of $100,000