City of Ansonia/Ansonia School Building Commission RFQ for Commissioning Agent

The City of Ansonia and the Ansonia School Building Commission are seeking a qualified professional firm to serve as the Commissioning Agent for the construction of a new Middle School and District Central Administrative Offices located at 64 and 78 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia, Connecticut. The selected agent will provide professional services throughout the design, bidding, procurement, construction, and occupancy phases to ensure all building systems are planned, installed, and optimized according to project specifications. All work must comply with the Connecticut High Performance Building Standards for State Agency and School Buildings and Connecticut General Statutes Section 16a-38k. The selection process is a two-stage RFQ/RFP evaluation where the Most Qualified Proposer will be chosen based on legal status in Connecticut, professional expertise in public school projects over the last five years, team structure, past performance, and pricing. Required qualifications include a Certified Commissioning Professional designation from the Building Commissioning Association or an equivalent certification from the Association of Energy Engineers, which must be maintained for the duration of the contract. The contract utilizes a modified AIA Document A201-2017 and requires a lump sum fee for base services and hourly rates for additional services. Proposals must be submitted by November 2, 2026, consisting of an RFQ response and a sealed RFP response containing the fee proposal and a non-collusion affidavit. Submissions require one original and three paper copies delivered to Ansonia City Hall, along with a digital copy. The successful firm will be subject to strict insurance requirements, network security and privacy liabilities regarding student and sensitive records, and a monthly invoicing process tied to the percentage of completion for each project phase.