Master Planning, Landscape, Architectural & Engineering Services

Riverfront Recapture, a non-profit organization in Hartford, Connecticut, is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Master Planning, Landscape, Architectural, and Engineering Services project located on the Hartford-Windsor line. The procurement seeks qualified design teams with extensive waterfront park design experience to develop a master plan for a new riverfront park, regional trail extension, and potential commercial development. Interested vendors must submit PDF proposals not exceeding 50 MB through Riverfront Recapture's website portal (riverfront.org/rlirfq/) by 5:00 PM EST on May 8, 2023. The project requires teams with demonstrated expertise in waterfront design, landscape architecture, and urban development planning. Key deliverables will likely include comprehensive site plans, architectural renderings, engineering assessments, and strategic development recommendations for transforming the riverfront parcel. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, respondents can expect to be assessed on their design experience, team qualifications, innovative approach, and understanding of riverfront development challenges.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the request for quotation. The project does not specify a total estimated contract value or budget range, leaving financial negotiations open to vendor proposals. No information is provided about existing infrastructure or technological integration requirements. Contact for the procurement is Martha Conneely at Riverfront Recapture, located at 50 Columbus Boulevard, First Floor, Hartford, CT, who can be reached at 860-713-3131 ext. 316 or mconneely@riverfront.org. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor.