Bushnell Garden Improvements

The City of Hartford is requesting proposals for landscape renovation construction services at Bushnell Garden, with responses due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project carries mandatory Hartford Affirmative Action Plan requirements: 15% of project costs set aside for certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE), 15% of work hours performed by minority tradespeople, and 30% of work hours performed by Hartford residents. All contractors must be certified as Equal Opportunity Employers and current on tax obligations.

The scope encompasses exploratory excavations, site demolition, maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer flows, cast-in-place concrete, unit and stone masonry, pipe and tube railings, earthwork, geotextiles, brick unit paving, site seating, planting, and related site improvements at Bushnell Garden, located at Northwood Cemetery in Windsor, Connecticut.

The estimated construction cost is $650,000. Pricing shall be submitted as a lump sum base bid including an Owner's Contingency Allowance of $35,000. The contract will specify a calendar duration for completion with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per day for late completion. A 10% bid bond (cashier's or certified check) or electronic bond is required with the response. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of project value are required upon award. Comprehensive insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation per Connecticut statute, Automobile Liability at $1,000,000, Builders' Risk covering full contract value, and Excess Liability at $1,000,000. All insurance must name the City as an additional insured on a primary, non-contributory basis with waiver of subrogation. Contractors must use LCPtracker for certified payroll reporting and comply with prevailing wage requirements. DAS Contractor Prequalification is not required. Questions must be submitted electronically at least 72 hours before the deadline. Respondents must obtain and acknowledge all addenda issued during the bidding period. No pre-bid or response conference has been scheduled.