RFQ 2026-28 DPW

CITY OF HOLYOKE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Professional Design Services for Design Engineering Services for River Terrace (CSO-21B) Combined Sewer System Separation (Phase B) The City of Holyoke Department of Public Works (DPW) seeks qualifications from engineering firms to complete the final design and bid-ready construction documents for the River Terrace (CSO-21B) Combined Sewer Separation Project. To date, the project has been designed to the 60% design level. The proposed scope of work requested as part of this RFQ includes confirming and updating utility base mapping as previously surveyed against current utility records, potential field investigations (e.g. test pits) to identify and resolve any potential design conflicts with utilities, finalizing design plans and profiles, completion of any necessary regulatory permitting, preparation of technical specifications, preparation of cost estimates, assistance with documentation necessary to obtain State Revolving Funds for the construction phase of the project, and preparation of final bidding documents. It should be noted that Final Design documents must be completed for submission to MassDEP on or before December 30, 2026, to comply with the anticipated time extension pending approval under the City’s Consent Decree. This project may be funded in whole or part with Federal Funds. Respondents will be verified for eligibility to receive Federal Funds and must comply with all Federal Requirements including Part 200. This Request for Qualifications is being reissued to reflect a revised project schedule. The scope of services and project requirements remain substantially unchanged from the prior solicitation. A non-mandatory virtual pre-submission meeting be held on March 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM. A link to the meeting will be provided to interested parties requesting a copy of this full RFQ. The City has set a not to exceed budget for work to be completed at $450,000. Starting on February 23, 2026, RFQ documents may be obtained electronically through the City of Holyoke’s Purchasing Department by submitting an email request to Jaime Morrow, Chief Procurement Officer, at [email protected]. Responses will also be submitted by email. Qualifications Packages shall be submitted electronically to Jaime Morrow, Chief Procurement Officer, at [email protected] and are due on March 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM (local time), based on the digital time stamp when received. Late applications will not be accepted. Qualifications Packages submitted through any other means, such as mail or hand delivery, will not be accepted and will be rejected by the City as non-responsive. The City intends to select a consultant within 60 days of receipt of the RFQ responses. Work on the project must commence within 30 days of contract execution. The City reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, to waive any minor informalities and technicalities, or to cancel the solicitation if it is in the public interest to do so.