Design and Permitting of Flood Reduction Projects in City of Groton

The Connecticut Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is seeking a supplier to provide professional design, engineering, and permitting services for nature-based solutions and Best Management Practices to mitigate stormwater flooding in the City of Groton. The project focuses on the Five Corners Neighborhood, specifically implementing linear curb inlet planters on Mitchell and Smith Streets, stormwater bypass pipes at Hamilton and Ledyard Avenues, and bio-infiltration improvements at the Smith/Allen corner park. The period of performance is scheduled from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. This is a firm fixed pricing contract with payment terms of net 30 days in USD. Qualified suppliers must provide a lead civil engineer licensed in Connecticut and a licensed registered landscape architect in Connecticut. The award process consists of three stages: a technical and financial evaluation to shortlist candidates, interviews or presentations, and a final negotiations stage. Evaluation is based on a confidential scoring method considering mandatory requirements, organizational experience, proposed methodology, personnel qualifications, and pricing. Proposals must include a technical volume with client references, a history of TNC contracts, and a financial proposal broken down by the tasks in the scope of work. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and specific AI technology disclosures. Additionally, suppliers must submit a conflict of interest determination and a certificate of insurance. All proposals and inquiries must be directed to Timothy Clark.