Floyd Little Athletic Center - Removal and Replacement of Athletic Flooring

The City of New Haven, located in New Haven County, Connecticut, is seeking proposals for the Floyd Little Athletic Center's athletic flooring removal and replacement project. The procurement, identified as RFP 2025-RFP-189, requires a comprehensive solution to remove the existing athletic floor and install a new flooring system with specific technical requirements. The project involves supplying and installing a moisture mitigation system, an indoor track flooring system (Herculan SR Olympic in Azure blue), and a mixed activities flooring system (Herculan SR 10+4 in graphite gray) covering approximately 59,000 square feet. The evaluation criteria for contractor selection are weighted across five key areas: 25% for experience and qualifications, 25% for flooring system suitability and quality, 10% for project timeline, 30% for total solution cost, and 10% for references. Key submission requirements include a technical proposal, cost proposal, city forms, workforce certificates, and supporting documentation. The RFP was released on March 23, 2025, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025, and proposal responses due by May 13, 2025, at 11:00 am.

The procurement includes specific requirements for equal employment opportunity and workforce diversity, with contractors required to submit EEOC packages and attend mandatory pre-award conferences. Contractors will be subject to fees ranging from $100 to $4,000 based on contract value, and must comply with local workforce participation goals and non-discrimination policies. The project involves potential mercury-contaminated flooring removal, requiring specialized waste disposal considerations. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly stated, the city emphasizes compliance with equal opportunity regulations and has established a detailed penalty structure for non-compliance. The contract term is one year with potential renewals at the city's discretion. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, and excess/umbrella liability. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements to a multi-purpose indoor sports facility, suggesting a substantial investment in athletic facility upgrades.