Invitation to Respond_6271 Riverlink RFP.pdf

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33158
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Connecticut

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This is an Invitation to Respond (RFR #6271) issued by the City of Hartford, Connecticut, through its Development Services department, soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms for Riverlink Design Services. The Riverlink project is a component of the "Hartline" initiative, an approximately 5-mile linear park and pedestrian path/bikeway extending along the Griffin Line rail corridor from Hartford's riverfront to Bloomfield, Connecticut. The project aims to reconnect multiple neighborhoods, foster economic development, enhance recreational opportunities, and promote active transportation options as part of a regional network of bike and pedestrian paths. The solicitation was issued on October 25, 2025, with a response deadline of November 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled for this solicitation.

The solicitation requires submission of response forms, statements of qualifications, and pricing within the proposal. The City of Hartford has implemented several set-aside and preference requirements applicable to this solicitation, including a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Small Contractor set-aside under Ordinance Section 2-660, a 15 percent minority utilization requirement for City of Hartford Certified MWBE firms under Ordinance Section 2-682, and a City-Based Small Business Bid Preference under Ordinance Section 2-661. Additional requirements include surety bonds, insurance, OSHA compliance documentation for public works projects exceeding $100,000, wage certifications, and State of Connecticut DAS prequalification if the project exceeds $1,000,000 in construction cost. Interested companies may register and view current solicitations through the City of Hartford's procurement website.

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INVITATION TO RESPOND

Dear Sir/Madam:

The City of Hartford (the City) invites responses for:

RFR #: 6271 SOLICITATION DATE: October 25, 2025

SOLICITATION TITLE: Riverlink Design Services

SOLICITATION DESCRIPTION: The City of Hartford, acting through its Development Services is requesting proposals from qualified firms (Consultant) The Riverlink project is part of the “Hartline” project, which is envisioned as a an approximately 5-mile linear park and pedestrian path/bikeway generally along the Griffin Line rail corridor, extending from Hartford’s riverfront area to Bloomfield, Connecticut. The intention of the Hartline is to reconnect multiple neighborhoods to each other and to the Connecticut riverfront, foster economic development, enhance recreational opportunities, and promote active transportation options for a diversity of users, as part of an expanding regional network of bike and pedestrian paths.

SITE LOCATION (if applicable):

RESPONSE DATE: November 25, 2025 RESPONSE TIME: 2:00 p.m.

DEPT. ASSIGNED CONTRACT #: EST. COST OF CONSTRUCTION: $

A PRE-BID / RESPONSE CONFERENCE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR

(Date / Time) (Location) This pre-bid conference is: Not Applicable

Mandatory (All prospective bidders are REQUIRED to attend to discuss specifications) Non-mandatory (All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend to discuss specifications)

This solicitation contains the following sections:

Invitation to Respond Standard Instructions Project Site Location – (for construction projects only) Table of Contents – (for construction projects only) Section 1 – Response Forms

1.1 Response Information & Signature Form

Contract Compliance

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements – See Section 3.6 Surety Bond Requirements Bid Bond Performance & Payment Bonds Insurance Requirements – see exhibits below Set Aside – Ord. Section 2-660 MWBE Small Contractor City-Based Small Business Bid Preference – Ord. Section 2-661 15% Minority Utilization (City of Hartford Certified MWBE) – Ord. Section 2-682 State of Connecticut DAS Prequalification (Public Construction Project > $1,000,000) OSHA Compliance (Public Works Project > $100,000) Wage Requirements – Complete & attach Wage Certification Form

1.2 Response Pricing – shall be submitted within proposal

1.3 Statement of Qualifications

Section 2 – Specifications/Scope of Services Special Instructions / Conditions included

Section 3 – General Information for Preparation and Delivery of a Response Section 4 – Terms and Conditions

Sincerely, Susan Sheppard Purchasing Agent

Companies interested in doing business with the City are able to register and maintain their registration via the Internet at:

www.Hartfordct.gov/procurement/purchasing (click on current solicitations and bid opportunities) http://www.hartfordct.gov/procurement/purchasing

RESPONSE DATE: November 25, 2025

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