Subsequent to the initial design phase procurement, the Town, at its own discretion, may request construction phase and/or Construction Engineering and Inspection Services of the selected consultant. The project is funded by a $3.0M Federal Earmark with local matching funds. As such, design submissions and reviews will follow procedures for federally funded local projects. Construction funds shall be obligated by September 30, 2026. The designed improvements will include operational and safety improvements along Main Street/CT Route 63 between Baldwin Street and French Street. The selected Consultant will review previous studies and recommendations developed by the town and will coordinate with other ongoing design and construction projects within the project limits. Additionally, the Consultant may be asked to develop conceptual plans for the remainder of Main Street from French Street to Oakville Center and the Waterbury town line. Study and design goals include the following: create a safe and walkable town center balance the needs for all travel modes enhance safe bus transit connectivity accommodate individuals ranging in physical ability consider the necessary interactions between roadway and adjacent land uses incorporate linkages to community resources such as off-street parking and Steele Brook Greenway establish gateway treatments and changes to the character of the corridor to influence driver behavior promote economic development improve quality of life for our community The Consulting Engineering firm selected will be required to provide survey, engineering, and design services and assist with public involvement. The Consultant may also provide assistance with permits, rightsof-way acquisitions, and utility coordination. Firms responding to this request should be of adequate size, familiar with CTDOT policies and procedures, experienced in designing Complete Streets improvements on state arterial roadways, and sufficiently staffed to perform the assignment described above. The Consulting Engineering firm will be evaluated and selected based on design and technical competence, the capacity and capability to perform the work within the time allotted, past record of performance, and knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal procedures, appropriately weighted in descending order of importance. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) sub-consultant goal will be assigned to this project. The exact DBE goal will be forthcoming, but is not expected to be greater than fourteen percent (14%). Prior to initiating preparation of a scope of services, the selected firm will be required to provide documentation of a Connecticut Department of Transportation-approved audit, as well as current corporate registration with the Secretary of State (partnerships excluded). The selected firm will also be required to maintain professional liability insurance coverage from a firm licensed to do business in the State of Connecticut. Proof of coverage must be submitted prior to the start of the scoping process. Failure to provide these above-noted materials in a timely manner at the Towns discretion may result in the Consultant being deemed non-responsive and disqualified. Questions regarding this RFQ must be directed to Lisa Cattaneo, Executive Administrative Assistant, Town Managers Office: Cattaneo@watertownct.org and will be accepted until 2pm on Friday, October 27, 2023. Circumstances may require the rescheduling or cancellation of projects. Should this action be necessary, the Town would be under no obligation to provide supplementary work. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.