Request for Qualifications for Architectural Services

The State of Connecticut, through the Department of Administrative Services Procurement, is seeking highly qualified architectural firms to provide services for the replacement of HVAC systems at the former School of Business located at 501 Crescent Street in New Haven, which will be repurposed as the new home for the School of Education. The existing VRF and Daikin Generation 1 HVAC systems are no longer serviceable due to unavailability of parts, necessitating selective demolition and full replacement with new geothermal heating and cooling infrastructure to meet current demands and accommodate future building expansion. This solicitation, identified as BI-RS-381-ARC, is a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process under NAICS code 541310, with a submission deadline of June 26, 2026. Proposals must be submitted as a comprehensive QBS Submittal Booklet organized into six divisions, including a Letter of Interest, narrative of approach, certifications, team qualifications, resumes of key personnel, past performance examples, and CT 330 Part II documentation. All submittals must be in PDF format, not scanned, include bookmarks, and not exceed 10MB in size, uploaded exclusively through the CTsource portal. All proposers must comply with Connecticut State ethics laws under C.G.S. § 1-101qq and § 4a-81, including sworn representations regarding consulting agreements and potential conflicts, with noncompliance resulting in rejection. Mandatory certifications include Campaign Contribution and Nondiscrimination statements, along with documentation of firm structure, history, and insurance credentials. Micro-businesses that submit their most recent IRS tax return as part of Attachment 2.3 are eligible for ten additional evaluation points, and while SBE and MBE status may be provided for informational purposes, it does not confer a competitive advantage in scoring. The evaluation is strictly qualifications-based, considering firm experience, proposed team composition, demonstrated expertise in similar projects, and adherence to Connecticut building and fire codes. There is no pricing component or contract value disclosed in the solicitation, as selection will be based solely on demonstrated competence and alignment with project requirements. The place of performance is Connecticut, and all submissions must meet strict formatting, timeline, and electronic delivery standards to be considered responsive.