On-Call Engineering Services

The City of Hartford is seeking qualified consultant firms to provide on-call engineering professional services as needed to support projects that exceed the internal capacity of the Department of Public Works, Department of Developmental Services, or Hartford Parking Authority. This solicitation, identified by number 6287 and posted on April 23, 2026, targets firms capable of delivering technical expertise on an as-required basis without a predetermined volume of work. Proposals must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, through the PlanetBids vendor portal, with no bid bond required. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 541330, and the contracting office is the Procurement Services Unit under the City of Hartford in Connecticut. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Susan Sheppard, reachable via email or phone. Although no formal FAR clauses are applicable due to the local government sourcing nature of the solicitation, mandatory attachments include an IRS Form W-9, a Worker’s Compensation Certificate, and a Certificate of Insurance that names the City as an additional insured with primary, non-contributory coverage. The evaluation method follows the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, meaning proposals must meet all technical requirements to be considered, with award going to the lowest-priced compliant offer. Insurance standards require commercial general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and umbrella/excess liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence, all issued by carriers with an A.M. Best rating of A-VII or higher. Coverage must be maintained for five years after service completion, and certificates must include specific contractual language for additional insured status and waiver of subrogation. There is no specified contract value, no line-item pricing structure, no set-aside designation, and no requirement for socioeconomic certifications or Unique Entity ID submission beyond compliance with tax and insurance documentation. Performance will occur within Hartford, Connecticut, with no formal packaging, marking, or invoicing instructions provided. Contract administration is managed by the Procurement Services Unit, with no designated COR, COTR, or PCO named beyond the primary contact.