Design & Engineering Services Fire Apparatus Floor

The City of Chicopee is soliciting qualifications from registered architectural and engineering firms to perform structural repairs and potential augmentation of a deteriorated elevated apparatus bay floor slab at Fire Station #1, under Solicitation Number RFQ 26/09. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 7C, prioritizing technical qualifications over price, and requires proposers to demonstrate experience in structural renovation projects of similar scope and complexity. The selected firm must comply with state-mandated MBE/WBE/VBE participation goals and will be responsible for delivering schematic design documentation, a detailed construction cost estimate, and hazardous materials assessment reports, including the identification and management of asbestos-containing materials detected at the site. The work will occur at the Chicopee Public Safety Fire Station, with inspections and acceptance conducted on-site, and all activities must conform to EPA, OSHA, and Massachusetts DPH regulations, particularly regarding asbestos sampling and abatement procedures under AHERA and 105 CMR 460. The solicitation is open for responses until May 29, 2026, with proposals to be submitted to the City of Chicopee Purchasing Department at 274 Front Street, Chicopee, MA, and inquiries may be directed to Allison Dauphinais. While no formal contract type or estimated value is specified, the nature of the procurement suggests a cost-reimbursable arrangement such as Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee or Time-and-Materials, with evaluation based on technical merit, past performance, and ability to meet compliance and participation requirements. Special requirements include adherence to security-specific construction features such as fire-rated doors and security glazing in designated areas like the holding room and command center, and bidders are expected to have conducted a site visit prior to submission. Although federal acquisition regulation clauses are not fully detailed, compliance with environmental and safety standards is tightly integrated into performance criteria, and all deliverables must ensure visible cleanliness and absence of dust or residue post-abatement. No pricing data, payment office details, or federal accounting codes are provided, and the procurement is governed entirely by state law and municipal procedures rather than federal contracting frameworks.