Architectural / Engineering Services

2026-11-03

1 . 11 Project Description : DAS / CS is seeking the services of a highly talented and experienced team to provide the following type of services in support of the above - reference Project . The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ( OCME ) is a three - story building of approximately 31 , 800 SF used for autopsies and death investigations . The building was constructed approximately 40 years ago , and there have been no major system upgrades or improvements . Based on the OCME needs for additional autopsy rooms , coolers , and supporting spaces , the expansion and renovation concept includes a two - story addition of approximately 20 , 000 SF , full - gut interior renovation of the existing 31 , 800 SF building , selective need - based envelope renovations , and site renovations including the addition of a Sally Port and a direct connection to Route 4 . Hazardous materials investigation , design , and oversight are to be included in the design scope . A separate forced sanitary main project with overlapping footprint will be completed within a similar time frame , OCME design will coordinate with this separate project . The OCME will remain in operation and functional during design and construction requiring phasing , scheduling , coordination , and logistics to maintain services such as autopsy facilities operations , storage , refrigeration , mechanical and administrative spaces . Prior team experience with medical examiner facilities , research hospitals , and / or pathology / autopsy suites is preferred . Firms responding to this request for qualifications are encouraged to identify a teaming partner if they do not include such expertise within their portfolio . 1 . 12 Designated Services : The following designated tasks shall be required for this project and conducted from within the Consultant Team , including but not limited to the following types of services : Architect / Engineering ( A / E ) Design Team Consultant – Designated Services : The Architect / Engineering ( A / E ) Design Team shall work closely with the Construction Administrator ( CA ) and Construction Manager at Risk ( CMR ) ( as applicable ) to provide the following designated services for this Project . New construction and renovations or additions with construction values exceeding $ 2 million must adhere to the DAS Sustainability Policy . Projects that include Federal Financial Assistance must adhere to the “ Buy America Preference ” provisions of the Federal Government ’ s “ Build America , Buy America Act ” ( BABA ), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 15 , 2021 . The A / E scope of services responsibilities shall include , but not be limited to , the following tasks : • Pre - Design Phase , Schematic Design Phase , Design Development Phase , Construction Documents Phase , Bidding Phase , Construction Phase • Programming • Interior Design / Space Planning • Architectural Design • Landscape Architecture Design • Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Engineering • Fire Protection Engineering • Structural Engineering • Civil Engineering • Surveys , Geotechnical Borings and Reports , etc

Connecticut

2026-03-27