2026-17 CONL_Aug_3_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document from the City of New London, Connecticut for professional design services for Atlantic Street Park. The City seeks qualified design firms or teams to provide comprehensive landscape architectural, civil engineering, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP), stormwater and green infrastructure, and related professional design services for a new public linear park along Atlantic Street in downtown New London. The solicitation opened June 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT, with a vendor question-and-answer period running from June 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM through July 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. The proposal deadline is August 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The concept design includes gateway signage, reduction of Atlantic Street to 24 feet wide with landscaped bump-outs and native shade trees, a redesigned pedestrian bridge with ADA compliance, a decorative paved roundabout for hotel pick-up/drop-off, a meandering walkway system with mixed paving and seating areas featuring bistro tables and catenary lighting, a children's play area with water features, amphitheater-style seating oriented toward Nathan Hale School, stormwater infiltration areas, tree uplighting, security bollards, and access lighting. The design integrates nautical-themed art, climbing vines, murals, and sculpture installations and coordinates with adjacent facilities including Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, a public parking garage, and future residential and hotel development.

The estimated total value and contract term are not specified in the available documentation. Payment terms are unspecified. The City of New London is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and Minority and Women's Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply. The contract is subject to Connecticut state spending allocation goals and contract compliance requirements. All vendors are eligible to respond. Complete solicitation documents, including detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, contract terms, and pre-bid information, are available on the City's procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/newlondonct. Questions should be directed to Joshua Montague, Purchasing Agent, at jmontague@newlondonct.org or 13 Masonic Street, New London, CT 06320.