2026-09 Great Island Early Access Engineering & Landscape Architect Services

The Town of Darien, Connecticut, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 33682) seeking professional engineering and landscape architectural services to support the development of early access infrastructure on Great Island. The selected firm will be responsible for comprehensive services including design, construction documentation, and construction administration. This encompasses preparation of detailed drawings and technical specifications for site civil engineering, structural, electrical, plumbing, sewer systems, lighting design, and associated cost estimating. The goal is to deliver a fully coordinated, constructible design package that enables timely project execution. The solicitation was posted on November 24, 2025, with proposals due by January 15, 2026, and a Q&A period open through January 8, 2026. The contract’s place of performance is within Darien, with delivery terms designated as Free On Board Destination. The Town has not provided a contract value estimate, nor detailed pricing structures, indicating this procurement focuses on professional service expertise rather than a fixed-price arrangement. Karen Dunn serves as the primary point of contact for all inquiries and submissions. Although the full evaluation criteria and special contract requirements were not disclosed, the solicitation places emphasis on compliance with professional standards to ensure quality deliverables suitable for construction. Payment terms are vendor specified, and no mandatory size or socioeconomic set-asides apply, thus allowing all qualified firms to compete.