Quinnipiac River Park Improvements

The City of New Haven, Connecticut is soliciting bids for the Quinnipiac River Park Improvements project through Invitation to Bid #2025-IFB-274, located in New Haven County. The project encompasses comprehensive park enhancements including new water lines, a drinking fountain, hose box, asphalt and stone dust paths, site furnishings, topsoil, and seeding. Specific project deliverables include 154 cubic yards of excavation, 350 linear feet of water line installation, 160 tons of bituminous concrete pavement, and various landscaping materials. The bid was released on September 21, 2025, with responses due on October 8, 2025, at 3:00 pm. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 12:00 pm at the park's intersection of Pierpont St and Front St. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including City Forms Signature Sheet, Disclosure & Certification Affidavit, Current Workforce Certificate, and Statement of Qualifications. The contract term is one year with potential renewal options, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified respondent based on the lowest Base Bid.

The City has established a 25% goal for minority and women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE) sub-contractor utilization and mandates apprentice hiring for construction projects over $500,000. Prevailing wage rates have been established by the Connecticut Department of Labor, with specific hourly rates for various construction trade classifications effective August 14, 2025. Contractors must pay workers according to their specific job classification, with rates ranging from $35.70 to $48.21 per hour depending on the trade. Additionally, contractors must pay a non-refundable EEOC fee based on the contract amount, ranging from $100 for contracts under $10,000 to $4,000 for contracts over $10 million. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements and will require careful adherence to the city's compliance and workforce diversity requirements. The project emphasizes accessibility, environmental sensitivity, and integration with the existing riverfront landscape, with detailed design specifications provided in the bid drawings.