# New Haven Opengov #282832

City of New Haven Seeks Multi-Disciplinary Team for I-91 Corridor Reconnection Plan

**Posted:** September 11, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 282832
**NAICS:** 541310, 541330, 541690

The City of New Haven is seeking a multi-disciplinary team to develop a comprehensive Reconnection Plan for the I-91 corridor, funded by a $2 million USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot planning grant.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of New Haven, City Plan Department
- Scope of Work:
  - Develop a strategic plan to improve mobility, land use, environmental conditions, economic vitality, and neighborhood cohesion along the I-91 corridor
  - Emphasis on land reclamation, enhanced transit, pedestrian, and bicycle connectivity
  - Integrate climate adaptation, resilience, and equity into infrastructure and project planning
  - Align with New Haven and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) visions
  - Adhere to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, including Planning & Environmental Linkages (PEL) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) frameworks
- Required Expertise:
  - Community-driven planning
  - Urban planning and design
  - Engineering and environmental advisory services
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Professional services for comprehensive urban planning and advisory (no specific OEMs or part numbers)
- Unique Requirements:
  - Demonstrated experience in community engagement and technical capability in urban environments
  - Commitment to equity, climate adaptation, and resilience
  - Compliance with federal and state planning frameworks
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is for professional services.

### Description

The City of New Haven is seeking qualifications for a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive Reconnection Plan along I-91 in New Haven, Connecticut. The project is funded primarily with a $2 Million Reconnecting Communities Pilot planning grant from USDOT, with a period of performance of 2 years. The goal is to develop a strategic plan to improve mobility, land use, environmental conditions, economic vitality, and neighborhood cohesion along the I-91 corridor. The project aims to address physical and broader impacts of highway construction, including community displacement and land reclamation, in alignment with FHWA and regional plans.

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