Opportunity
Connecticut Portal #37864
Design and Engineering Services for Central Connecticut Loop Trail (CCLT)
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
37864
NAICS
541330, 541320
This opportunity seeks a consulting firm to provide design and engineering services for the Central Connecticut Loop Trail (CCLT), a major multi-community trail project in Connecticut. - Government Buyer: - Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG), in coordination with the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Procurement - Scope of Work: - Design and engineering services for the Central Connecticut Loop Trail (CCLT) - Project aims to connect the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (FCHT) with the Air Line Trail (ALT), closing a 23-mile gap in a planned 111-mile loop - Services requested include civil engineering, landscape architecture, and urban design - Products/Services Requested: - Trail design and engineering services (no specific part numbers or quantities) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified consulting firms - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in trail feasibility, design, and engineering for large-scale, multi-community projects - Experience with similar trail or infrastructure projects is likely to be advantageous
Description
The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to begin design and engineering of the preferred alternative from the Central Connecticut Loop Trail (CCLT) Study. The study completed in 2025 aims to link the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail with the Air Line Trail, creating a critical gap within the 111-mile CCLT loop trail. The project involves civil engineering, landscape architecture, and urban design services. The solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) open to all vendors.