Opportunity
New Haven Opengov #2026-ITB-370
Fort Wooster Park Improvements Solicitation – City of New Haven
Posted
May 31, 2026
Respond By
June 24, 2026
Identifier
2026-ITB-370
NAICS
238910, 237990
The City of New Haven Parks Department is seeking bids for improvements at Fort Wooster Park. - Government Buyer: - Parks Department, City of New Haven - Products and Services Requested: - Site demolition and preparation - Construction of new paths (wood chip, concrete sidewalk) - Installation of picnic area, site furnishings (precast concrete benches, picnic tables, kiosk) - Landscaping: planting of shade and flowering trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, lawn seed, and seed mix - Installation of bluestone curbs, riprap, post and rope fencing - Fine grading, processed aggregate base, topsoil - Quantities and Details: - 149 SY concrete sidewalk - 5 precast concrete benches - 290 LF post & rope fence - 3 picnic tables - 182 CY wood chip path - 12 flowering trees, 2 shade trees, 21 shrubs, 150 perennials & grasses - 1780 SY lawn seed, 1055 SY seed mix - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or brands mandated; open to various manufacturers - Bidders must meet city insurance and bonding requirements (5% bid bond for bids over $100,000) - Electronic submission via city eProcurement portal - Statement of qualifications and financial statement required - Potential vendors include local landscaping and construction firms
Description
This project involves site removals and preparation, construction of new paths and a picnic area, installation of new plantings and site furnishings. The work includes various landscaping and construction tasks such as demolition, grading, installation of sidewalks, benches, trees, and other site features. The contract term is one year with possible renewal, and bidders must meet specific insurance and bonding requirements. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled on site, and all responses must be submitted electronically via the City of New Haven's eProcurement Portal.