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

This is a drawing set for a sealed competitive bidding process issued by the City of New Haven, Connecticut, for environmental remediation and site improvements at 194, 198, and 200 River Street. The project encompasses four distinct phases executed over approximately 174 calendar days total: Phase 1 (remediation) requires demolition and disposal of PCB-contaminated concrete slabs, excavation and disposal of contaminated soils exceeding 50 parts per million PCB concentrations from three remedial excavation areas, and dewatering and treatment of contaminated groundwater, with an anticipated duration of 84 calendar days; Phase 2 includes installation of temporary support of excavation systems, foundation excavation, retaining wall construction, and site backfilling and compaction, also within the 84-day combined timeline; Phase 3 (completed by private developer Bigelow Square, LLC) consists of building foundation construction over 30 calendar days; and Phase 4 finalizes temporary support removal, completes backfilling to final subgrades, and installs on-site stormwater drainage, underground electrical service, and light infrastructure over 60 calendar days. Bid proposals are due April 22, 2026, with the drawing set issued for bid on February 18, 2026.

Award selection will be based on the lowest responsible and qualified bidder standard, with a mandatory pre-award conference required of the successful bidder and all subcontractors prior to contract award, with non-refundable fees of $100 to $4,000 depending on contract value. The project mandates compliance with the City of New Haven's Living Wage Ordinance and requires a minimum 25 percent participation rate by Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise subcontractors, with comprehensive documentation required including company names, addresses, work types, dollar amounts, and recruitment outreach methods. Contractors must provide evidence of insurance, wage bonds, and labor and materials bonds and guarantee all work as defect-free for one year after final acceptance. The City reserves termination rights for cause with five business days' notice or for convenience with twenty-one days' notice. Funding is provided through a Department of Economic and Community Development Brownfield Municipal Grant previously awarded to the City, with the contract governed by Connecticut law.