The Town of Cheshire is seeking to hire a qualified engineering firm for preparing design plans for Aquatic Enhancements to the Cheshire Community Pool located at #520 South Main Street in Cheshire, as outlined in the "Scope of Work" and as depicted on the Conceptual Plan included within this RFP. The improvements seek to expand use by town residents and to further enhance site amenities. The base bid shall cover design services associated with the exterior aquatic enhancements portion and a bid alternate covering design associated with interior splash pad amenities TIME OF COMPLETION: The consultant affirms that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE regarding the execution of this project and furthermore accepts the Town's commitment to have a biddable set of final construction drawings completed within sixty (60) consecutive calendar days, starting on the Notice to Proceed. Firms shall provide project milestone dates in their proposed schedule. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. The Project is being funded in whole or in part with State of Connecticut funds through a STEAP grant. All terms, conditions and requirements of the STEAP grant are expressly incorporated into the bid documents and the contract to be entered into between the Town and the bidder awarded a contract. Bidders are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the requirements, terms and conditions of the STEAP grant. The Town reserves the right to amend or terminate this Request for Proposals, accept all or any part of a proposal, reject all proposals, waive any informalities or non-material deficiencies in a proposal, and award the proposal to the proposer that, in the Town's sole discretion and judgment, will be in the Town's best interests. Consideration will be given to such matters as contractor integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, and financial and technical resources. It is the goal of this RFP to have a turn-key, complete set of detailed construction plans and technical specifications to create project documents for bid letting and construction. QUESTIONS AND AMENDMENTS Questions concerning the RFP's Documents are to be submitted in writing (including by e-mail or fax) and directed only to: Name: Marek L. Kement, P.E.,L.S. Department: Public Works and Engineering E-mail: mkement@cheshirect.org Fax: 203-271-6659