Opportunity

Middletown Civic Plus #0082-0326

Engineering Services Sought for Central Connecticut Loop Trail Phase 1 Design

Posted

July 08, 2026

Identifier

0082-0326

NAICS

541330, 541320

This opportunity seeks engineering services for the Central Connecticut Loop Trail (CCLT) Phase 1 design in partnership with the City of Middletown and RiverCOG. - Government Buyer: - Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) - In partnership with the City of Middletown - Products/Services Requested: - Topographic survey services for trail design - Preliminary engineering design for the CCLT Phase 1 - Public outreach support for community engagement - Potential for additional services: final design, environmental permitting, construction engineering, and inspection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Personnel in charge must hold a valid Connecticut Professional Engineer’s License - Firms must demonstrate technical competence, capacity, and relevant past performance - Compliance with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements is mandatory - Project aims to connect the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail with the Air Line Trail, enhancing regional trail connectivity - Estimated construction cost for Phase 1 is $2,000,000, funded by the state, with potential for federal funding - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a request for professional services - NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services); NIGP: 92517, 92536, 92586; UNSPSC: 81101513, 81101517

Description

The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG), in collaboration with the City of Middletown, is seeking consulting engineering services for the preliminary design of the Central Connecticut Loop Trail (CCLT). The project includes topographic survey, engineering, public outreach, potential final design, environmental permitting, construction engineering, and inspection for State Project No. 0082-0326, Phase 1 of the trail. The estimated cost for Phase 1 is $2,000,000, fully funded by the state with potential federal sources. The project aims to connect the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail with the Air Line Trail to enhance regional connectivity. Submissions are due by August 7, 2026, and must include a letter of interest, firm information, SF330 form, and resumes of key personnel.

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