Bid guide
How to bid on the Sterling CT Water Treatment Project RFQ
What the Town of Sterling is buying
The Town of Sterling, Connecticut, is looking for qualified firms to provide engineering, construction, and construction oversight services for a drinking water infrastructure project. This project involves designing and building a new oxidation and filtration treatment system. The system will remove iron and manganese from groundwater wells at the existing well site located at 304 Sterling Road.
This is an opportunity for firms specializing in water treatment infrastructure to work on a state-funded project. Funding may come from Connecticut’s EC SDC and/or DW SRF programs.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ 38843) was published on September 03, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
It is important to submit your response well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for engineering firms, construction companies, and firms specializing in construction oversight with expertise in water treatment systems. Specifically, firms with experience in oxidation and filtration systems for removing iron and manganese from groundwater sources will be well-suited.
The project falls under the environmental and civil engineering categories, particularly for water infrastructure development.
How to respond to this RFQ
To access the full solicitation documents and submit a response, you need to use CTsource, Connecticut's statewide procurement portal. Viewing the bid details is public and does not require an account.
To download documents or submit your response, you will need a free CTsource account. Ensure your account is set up and ready before the submission deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFQ, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's qualifications and relevant experience. Highlight past projects that involved similar water treatment technologies, especially those dealing with iron and manganese removal or groundwater systems.
Provide detailed information about your team's expertise, certifications, and capacity to handle a project of this scope. Ensure all required forms and documentation are completed accurately and submitted by the deadline.
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 Town of Sterling, Connecticut; the original posting controls.