Bid guide
How to bid on Church St Bridge Rehabilitation for the City of New Haven, CT
What the City of New Haven is buying
The City of New Haven, CT, is looking for individuals or firms to provide design services for the rehabilitation of the Church St Bridge. This also includes related services during the construction phase. This is an opportunity for design professionals to work on a significant infrastructure project.
The city will select a vendor based on their professional competence and experience. Your proposed cost will not be a factor in this initial evaluation stage.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was published on August 13, 2026. The deadline for submitting your Statement of Qualifications is September 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
After the deadline, the City of New Haven will review the submitted qualifications to select the most competent and experienced individuals or firms for this project.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for design firms, engineering consultants, or individual professionals with expertise in bridge rehabilitation design and construction-phase support. Firms specializing in civil engineering, structural engineering, or bridge design will find this relevant.
The selection criteria focus on professional competence and experience, so firms with a strong portfolio in similar projects are well-suited.
How to respond to this RFQ
To access the full solicitation and submit your response, you need to use the OpenGov Procurement portal. First, click the link that opens the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement. If it's your first time, a brief security check may run.
Once on the project page, sign in to your existing vendor account or create a new free account. This will allow you to download all necessary plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your Statement of Qualifications before the deadline. Any updates or addenda will be communicated through OpenGov.
Tips for a competitive response
Focus your Statement of Qualifications on clearly demonstrating your firm's professional competence and relevant experience. Highlight past bridge rehabilitation projects, especially those of similar scope or complexity.
Provide detailed examples of your team's qualifications, including resumes of key personnel who would be assigned to this project. Emphasize any specialized skills or innovative approaches your firm brings to bridge design and construction support. Ensure your submission is well-organized and addresses all requirements outlined in the RFQ document.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of New Haven, CT; the original posting controls.