Christopher Till

Christopher Till serves as Facilities Manager for the City of Meriden’s Facilities Department, where he oversees the procurement and lifecycle management of critical municipal infrastructure systems. In this primary contracting role, he is responsible for acquiring services and equipment essential to maintaining the operational integrity of public buildings, with a focus on mechanical systems, building envelope performance, and public safety installations. His acquisitions typically involve long-term maintenance contracts, capital improvement projects, and technical services related to HVAC modernization, elevator rehabilitation, and fire protection upgrades, ensuring compliance with state and federal building codes. Till maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of licensed contractors specializing in building systems integration, mechanical maintenance, and structural inspection services. While no single vendor dominates his procurement portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in municipal facility operations, including certified mechanical contractors, building envelope specialists, and third-party inspection providers. His working relationships are characterized by performance-based evaluations and a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in public-sector infrastructure projects. Till’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements open to all qualified bidders without socioeconomic preferences such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designations. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and operational reliability over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the department’s mission to prioritize system performance and public safety above all else. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) and 541350 (Building Inspection Services), indicating deep specialization in plumbing infrastructure maintenance and third-party building code compliance verification. He routinely procures services such as hydraulic system assessments, pressure testing, fire sprinkler inspections, and structural integrity evaluations, demonstrating technical expertise in municipal building systems and regulatory compliance frameworks.