Request for Qualifications for Architect/Engineer (A/E) Design Team Consultant

The contract involves providing comprehensive design, bidding, and construction administration services for the replacement of the roof at the New Haven Community Correctional facility located at 245 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut. The project scope encompasses not only the installation of a new roof but also the replacement of exterior façade sealant joints, the main entrance curtainwall, vestibule, and skylight systems. The design process will incorporate recommendations from a roof study report prepared by Gale Associates, dated February 18, 2025, which will be made available to shortlisted firms. The selected consultant team is expected to have demonstrated experience in correctional facility renovations, ensuring that the design and construction work meet the specific security and operational requirements of such facilities. The solicitation, titled BI-JA-504-ARC, was issued by Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Construction Services on October 21, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for November 18, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000. The project aims to enhance the structural integrity and security features of the correctional facility while updating its exterior and roofing systems. Interested firms are required to submit a Qualification-Based Selection (QBS) booklet following the submission guidelines provided. The project underscores the importance of selecting a team with specialized experience in correctional infrastructure renovations to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational needs.