Landscaping Services Spring & Fall Clean up and as-Needed Services

The Housing Authority of the City of New Britain (NBHA) is soliciting qualified contractors to provide comprehensive landscaping services across its portfolio of properties, including Kennedy Apartments, Ribicokk Apartments, Graham Apartments, Knapp Village, Mt. Pleasant/Bond St., Oval Grove, Center of Excellence, and other NBHA-owned sites as needed. The scope of work includes seasonal spring and fall cleanups, routine exterior maintenance such as lawn mowing and debris removal, and as-needed landscaping services. Contractors are responsible for providing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to perform these services in a professional and workmanlike manner, adhering to HUD regulations including 24 CFR Parts 24 and 75, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and federal equal employment opportunity requirements. All work must be completed with minimal disruption to residents, and performance is subject to inspection and acceptance by the Housing Authority, which has 30 days to approve delivered services; failure to respond within that period constitutes deemed acceptance, while nonconforming work must be corrected at no additional cost within seven calendar days. The contract requires strict compliance with federal and local standards, including mandatory insurance coverage for Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Liability, and the submission of specific HUD forms such as HUD-5369 and HUD-5370. Bidders must complete a series of certifications and representations, including proof of eligibility under the Davis-Bacon Act, certification of nonsegregated facilities, Clean Air and Water compliance, and Section 3 employment obligations that require best efforts to hire low- and very low-income residents from the project area. Additional mandatory submissions include a Non-Collusive Affidavit, Debarment Certification, EEO Certification, and an insurance certificate. Failure to submit the Previous Participation Certificate (HUD-2530) within three working days of bid opening renders a bid nonresponsive. Contractors are prohibited from assigning the contract except for payment claims to financial institutions, and no liens may be placed on NBHA property. All data, documents, and deliverables created under the contract become the exclusive property of the Housing Authority. The solicitation is open with a response deadline of May 13, 2026, and all proposals must include a detailed pricing sheet covering all service categories with all costs included. The contract will be administered under HUD-specific clauses, not standard FAR provisions, with the Contracting Officer holding authority over disputes and modifications,