1805 - Inflow and Infiltration and Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey RFQ

Agency:	City of Milford
State:	Connecticut
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Posted Date:	Nov 3, 2023
Due Date:	Nov 14, 2023
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City of Milford,

Connecticut

Request for Qualifications

Inflow and Infiltration and Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey

RFQ# 1805

November 2, 2023

Fred Bialka

Purchasing Agent

Legal Notice

CITY OF MILFORD

Office of the Purchasing Agent

70 West River Street - Milford, CT 06460

Tel (203) 783-3225

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Notice is hereby given that Request for Qualifications for a

Inflow and Infiltration and Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey

will be received in the Purchasing Agent's Office until

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Responses will be evaluated and respondents may be

requested to provide a presentation of their proposed services.

RFQ information may be obtained from the Purchasing Department or

downloaded at http://www.ci.milford.ct.us/purchasing-department.

If you download RFQ packages it is your responsibility to ensure

that you have current information. Click on the “Changes in Bids”

icon for any applicable addenda prior to submitting a Response.

The City of Milford is not responsible for data or transmission errors.

The City of Milford reserves the right to reject any and all responses or any part thereof,

or to waive defects in same, or to accept any response deemed

to be in the best interests of the City of Milford.

Fred Bialka

Purchasing Agent

City of Milford, Connecticut

Request for Qualifications

RFQ# 1805

Inflow and Infiltration and Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL

The City of Milford (herein after referred to as “City”) seeks to hire an engineering firm for the

purposes of performing Inflow and Infiltration and Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey(s),

services which may include planning, surveying, design, information technology, construction

contract administration and general technical support for the City of Milford sanitary sewer

system (“Scope of Services”).

PREPARATION OF RESPONSES

1. One (1) original and four (4) exact copies of the responses and one (1) scanned PDF copy

on a CD must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. All

responses should be submitted in a clear, concise and legible manner to permit proper

evaluation and shall include the Qualification Statement contained herein.

2. Respondents may also submit, under separate cover with their response, any additional

reports and documents that are necessary to meet the requirements (deliverables) of

this RFQ.

3. All costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the qualifications shall be

wholly absorbed by the respondent.

RESPONSE SUBMISSION

1. All respondents must provide a thorough and complete package responding to the

specific criteria stated here, except where noted otherwise, and submit them to:

Fred Bialka, Purchasing Agent

Parsons Government Complex

70 West River Street

Milford, CT 06460

Mark package as follows:

RFQ# 1805

Inflow and Infiltration and Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey

2. Responses must be signed by an authorized principal or agent and the person signing

the formal response must be authorized by the organization to contractually bind that

organization with regard to price and related contractual obligations. Unsigned

responses shall not be considered.

3. A response may be withdrawn at any time prior to the above scheduled date. A

response received after the above scheduled date and time shall not be considered or

opened.

CITY OPTIONS

The City reserves the right to alter or revoke this RFQ at any time. The City further reserves the

right to reject any or all responses, to waive any requirements, irregularities, informalities,

technical defects or service in the responses received and to accept only those responses

deemed by the City to be in its best interests.

TAXES

All purchases made by the City and associated with this RFQ shall be tax exempt. Any taxes

must not be included in response prices. A Tax Exemption Certificate will be furnished upon

request.

INQUIRIES

All inquiries regarding this RFQ shall be answered up to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 7, 2023

after which time no additional questions will be accepted. Questions must be directed to Fred

Bialka, Purchasing Agent, by e-mail only at fbialka@milfordct.gov. To ensure consistent

interpretation of certain items, answers to questions will be posted on the City of Milford

website at http://www.ci.milford.ct.us/purchasing-department.

All respondents are obligated to become familiar with such questions and answers and to

submit or revise their responses accordingly. The City assumes no responsibility for a

respondent’s failure to read questions and answers and to revise their responses accordingly.

Respondents or affiliated members are warned not to contact any Sewer Commission or

Wastewater staff in relation to this RFQ or these projects throughout the selection process. Any

communication will be considered cause for disqualification of the offending firm.

After responses are received, the City reserves the right to communicate with any or all of the

respondents to clarify the provisions of this RFQ. The City further reserves the right to request

additional information at any time after responses are opened.

ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS, TITLES AND INTERESTS

Any assignment or subcontracting of work to be performed related to this RFQ, in whole or in

part, and any other interest in conjunction with City procurement shall not be permitted

without the express written consent of the City.

HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE

Any contractor or subcontractor of the City agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the

City from and against any and all liability for loss, damage or expense which the City may suffer

or for which the City may be held liable by reason of injury, including death, to any person or

damage to any property arising out of or in any manner connected with the operations to be

performed under this RFQ and subsequent Contract, whether or not due in whole or in part of

any act, omission or negligence of the City or any of its representatives or employees.

WORK REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

All work activities performed in association with this RFQ must be performed and completed for

the City in accordance with current Federal, State and Local labor regulations. All services

performed shall also conform to the latest OSHA standards and/or regulations.

REFERENCES AND KEY PERSONNEL

Responders shall submit references as requested on attached forms contained herein.

ADDENDUMS

Any modifications, clarifications, or additions to the RFQ will be posted on the City of Milford

website.

It is the responsibility of all respondents to verify with the City if there are any addendums or

changes to this RFQ. Failure to submit a response that addresses any changes or addendums

may result in a disqualification of such submission. All addendums will be posted on the City of

Milford website at http://www.ci.milford.ct.us/purchasing-department.

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