194,_198,_&_200_River_Street_-_Drawing_Set_-_Issued_for_Bid_(2026-02-18).pdf

This is a drawing set for the City of New Haven, Connecticut, issued for bid on February 18, 2026, pertaining to environmental remediation and site improvements at 194, 198, and 200 River Street. The project encompasses four distinct phases, with the City's contractor responsible for executing Phases 1, 2, and 4 while a private developer (Bigelow Square, LLC) will complete Phase 3. Phase 1 involves demolition and disposal of PCB-contaminated concrete slabs at 194 and 198 River Street; excavation and disposal of contaminated soils exceeding 50 parts per million PCB concentrations from three remedial excavation areas at 198 River Street; and dewatering, treatment, and discharge of contaminated groundwater to the sanitary sewer. Phase 2 includes installation of temporary support of excavation systems along River Street, foundation excavation for the proposed building, construction of a retaining wall, and backfilling and compaction to specified grades. Phase 4 finalizes temporary support of excavation, completes backfilling and compaction to final subgrades, and installs on-site stormwater drainage systems at 194 and 198 River Street, underground electrical service, and light infrastructure. The anticipated construction duration is 84 calendar days for Phases 1 and 2 combined, 30 calendar days for Phase 3, and 60 calendar days for Phase 4, totaling approximately 174 calendar days. Bid proposals are due on April 22, 2026.

Contractors must comply with the City of New Haven's Living Wage Ordinance, Commission on Equal Opportunities requirements, and Small Contractor Development Program mandates. A mandatory pre-award conference must be attended by the successful bidder and all subcontractors prior to contract award, with non-refundable fees ranging from $100 to $4,000 depending on contract value, payable to the City within seven business days of the scheduled meeting. The project requires contractors to achieve a minimum 25 percent participation rate by Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) subcontractors. Contractors must provide evidence of insurance, wage bonds, and labor and materials bonds as specified in bid documents and guarantee all work as free from defects for one year after final acceptance. The selection will be based on the lowest responsible and qualified bidder standard. The contract is governed by Connecticut law, and the City reserves the right to terminate for cause with five business days' notice or for convenience with twenty-one days' notice. Funding sources include a Department of Economic and Community Development Brownfield Municipal Grant previously awarded to the City.