CITY OF WEST HAVEN
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP# 2026-32
ANIMAL SHELTER ADDITION
The City of West Haven (here after referred to as the City) is seeking proposals turn-key bids from qualified contractors
for the construction of an approximately 18’ 9” by 19’ 5” addition to the existing animal shelter facility. The project shall
include all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to deliver a complete and operational addition. Work
includes, but is not limited to, site preparation, foundation, structural construction, electrical, HVAC, and all required
finishes in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, and construction drawings. This funding is provided by the
Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and the organization/contractor will be required to comply with all Federal and
City rules and regulations associated with this funding.
Please read the full RFP in its entirety on our city website: www.cityofwesthaven.com.
Mandatory Walk-Through
RFI Period Ends
Proposals Due
Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 2:00 pm
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at 3:00 pm
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, by 2:00 pm
A mandatory walk-through will be held on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at 7 Collis Street, West Haven, CT
06516.
Responses to this RFP shall be submitted to Kathy Chambers, Senior Buyer, City of West Haven, 355 Main Street, 3rd
Fl. Purchasing Dept., West Haven, CT 06516.
Proposals are due not later than June 2nd, 2026, at 2:00pm.
Respondents are required to submit three (3) copies of their proposal. All proposals must be sealed and clearly marked
RFP#2026-32 Animal Shelter Addition. No oral, telephonic, emailed, or faxed responses shall be considered. No oral,
telephonic, emailed, or faxed corrections, deletions, or additions to any response shall be accepted. The City reserves
the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive any or all formalities in connection with this request. Any
responses received after the above scheduled due date and time, will be rejected. The City reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals, if it deems such to be in the best interest of the City of West Haven.
All questions regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to Kathy Chambers, Senior Buyer, by e-mail at
kchambers@westhaven-ct.gov.
The RFI (Request for Information) deadline is Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at 3:00 pm
• MANDATORY WALKTHROUGH IS Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 2:00 pm
• RFI PERIOD ENDS Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at 3:00 pm
• BIDS DUE NO LATER THAN Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, by 2:00 pm