Environmental Remediation of the City-Owned Property at 198 River Street and Associated Site Improvements

The contract involves the environmental remediation and associated site improvements of a city-owned Brownfield property located at 198 River Street, Connecticut. This site, formerly occupied by the Bigelow Boiler Manufacturing Company since 1869, has experienced significant contamination of concrete slabs and soils due to its historic industrial use. The remediation effort is a vital part of the broader River Street Municipal Development Plan and is funded by the Connecticut Department of Economic Development through a Municipal Brownfield Remediation Grant. All cleanup activities must comply with the Connecticut Release-Based Cleanup Regulations and follow the Self-Implementing On-Site PCB Cleanup & Disposal Plan approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring strict environmental standards and regulatory oversight. The solicitation, issued by the Connecticut Economic Development Administration, requires contractors to submit their responses by April 22, 2026, and includes specific compliance obligations related to minority and women-owned business enterprise participation, with a goal of 25% utilization. Contractors must also adhere to the City of New Haven’s procurement and equal opportunity policies, including mandatory pre-award conferences, reporting requirements, and payment of applicable fees. Additionally, the contract references American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding templates and reporting standards, highlighting federal compliance aspects such as 2 CFR 200 regulations and detailed subaward terms. The contract execution involves formal agreements, including scope of service attachments, budgeting for fines and penalties for non-compliance, and a strong emphasis on equal opportunity and small contractor development programs, underscoring the city’s commitment to transparent and inclusive project delivery.