City of Hartford PlanetBids #6298

City of Hartford Solicits Contractors for Bushnell Garden Landscape Renovations

This opportunity involves the City of Hartford seeking qualified contractors for comprehensive landscape renovations at Bushnell Garden. - Government Buyer: - City of Hartford, Department of Construction, Procurement Services Unit - Key contacts: Susan Sheppard (Purchasing Agent) - Products and Services Requested: - Construction services for landscape renovations, including: - Site demolition, earthwork, grading, and excavation - Site cast-in-place concrete (sidewalks, ramps, curbing, retaining walls) - Unit masonry assemblies (concrete masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcing steel) - Stone masonry (granite treads and blocks) - Pipe and tube railings (stainless steel handrails) - Geotextiles for earth stabilization - Brick unit paving (ASTM-compliant pavers) - Site seating (119 Series Backed Bench or approved equal) - Planting (trees, shrubs, perennials, groundcover, fertilizers, mulch) - Planting soil and amendments - Turf and grass installation (seeding, erosion control matting) - Owner's contingency allowance for unforeseen costs - Quantities: - Most items are specified by scope rather than fixed quantity; benches and plantings will be installed as per project drawings - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Estimated construction cost: $650,000 - 10% bid bond required; performance and payment bonds for contracts over $50,000 - Minimum 15% minority business utilization (MWBE) - 30% Hartford resident employment goal - Compliance with prevailing wage rates and annual wage adjustments - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - Maintenance period for plantings - All work must comply with City safety, environmental, and equal opportunity policies - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; benches may be substituted with approved equals.

Description

The City of Hartford is seeking a qualified contractor to provide construction services for landscape renovations at Bushnell Garden in Hartford, Connecticut. The project involves comprehensive landscape improvements and includes an owner's contingency allowance. Bidders must submit their responses electronically by September 1, 2026, and comply with various requirements including insurance, bonds, and affirmative action policies. The estimated construction cost is approximately $650,000.

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