Berlin Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project

The Town of Berlin is seeking to engage the services of a Consulting Engineering firm to provide engineering services for the preparation of contract plans and documents for the following pedestrian improvement project: State Project No. 007-267 Berlin Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project The project is funded by the Federal Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The improvements include sidewalk installation to complete the connectivity of sidewalks in the vicinity of Willard and Hubbard Schools, enhancing the safety and convenience of residents, particularly those who drop off their kids at school. The project is located on the following six streets nearby near Willard and Hubbard Elementary Schools: Worthington Ridge 1,170 LF Peter Parley Row 730 LF Lower Lane 4,125 LF Toll Gate Road 430 LF Main Street, East Berlin 1,040 LF Meadow Lane 1,545 LF The consulting Engineering firm selected may also be required to provide survey, assist in permitting, prepare environmental documents, and perform construction inspection. The projected construction cost is expected to be in the range of $3,050,000. Firms responding to this request should be of adequate size and sufficiently staffed to perform the assignment described above. The Consulting Engineering firm will be evaluated and selected based on design and technical competence, the capacity and capability to perform the work within the time allotted, past record of performance, and knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal procedures, appropriately weighted in descending order of importance. The design fee will be negotiated on a Lump Sum basis.