Prajna Mishra is a Procurement Specialist. Prajna is associated with 44 contracts. Activity spans Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, and Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.
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The City of New Haven is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 2027-RFP-405 for digital and social media communications support for the Office of the Mayor. The selected contractor will operate under the direction of the City's Director of Communications, providing services that include communications strategy, content planning, copywriting, graphic design, photography, video production, social media account management, and performance analytics. Additionally, the contractor will develop branding guidance and support other City departments with digital communications and supplemental public information needs. Proposers must demonstrate the capacity to provide at least 20 hours of service per week, maintain scheduling flexibility, and ensure regular on-site availability in New Haven for filming and other assignments.
The award will be based on the total average points from evaluators, with a process involving a screening committee, technical evaluation by a selection panel, and potential clarification meetings for the top three ranked firms. Proposals must be submitted in two parts: a technical proposal detailing the approach, qualifications, and a portfolio of at least three work samples, and a separate price proposal containing a lump-sum price and detailed cost breakdown. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026, via the City's eProcurement portal.
Contractual requirements include compliance with various equal employment opportunity laws, including Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 and the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act. The contractor must maintain specific insurance coverages, including a minimum of 1 million dollars for excess/umbrella liability and abuse and molestation insurance if working with youth under 21. Payment is subject to the City's No Purchase Order, No Payment Policy, and the agreement may be terminated for convenience with 21 days written notice or for cause with a 5 business day cure period.
The City of New Haven's Youth and Recreation Department (YARD) is offering grants to New Haven-based non-profit organizations to support sports and pro-social programming for school-age youth between the ages of 5 and 17. The initiative aims to expand service capacity for activities such as introductory sports clinics, program expansion supplies, and student scholarships, provided these services are offered for free or at a minimal cost. Eligible programming must be in-person, as fully remote or online activities are not supported. Funding is prohibited for land acquisition, construction, renovation, vehicle repairs, payroll, or rental payments. Grant recipients are required to offer participant slots to at-risk and high-risk youth and must focus on areas such as literacy, physical and mental health, leadership, or mentorship.
The period of performance for these services is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Proposals are evaluated based on the number of participants served, the organization's previous record of success, and the ability to provide a detailed program summary upon completion. Applicants must submit a two-part proposal via the City's eProcurement Portal by October 27, 2026, consisting of a Technical Proposal and a separate Price Proposal to avoid disqualification. Awardees must comply with extensive federal and local regulations, including Executive Order 11246, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and 2 CFR Part 200 financial management standards. Additionally, subrecipients must maintain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) via SAM.gov and adhere to the City's No Purchase Order - No Payment Policy for all invoicing.
The City of New Haven is soliciting qualifications for a multi-disciplinary team to lead the I-91 Neighborhood Reconnection Initiative, a project aimed at repairing the long-term social, economic, and physical damage caused by interstate highway construction. Funded primarily by a 2 million USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot planning grant, the initiative focuses on the I-91 corridor from Exit 1 to Exit 8, including a half-mile buffer of surface roadways. The project seeks to improve mobility, land use, environmental conditions, and neighborhood cohesion through a comprehensive Reconnection Plan. Key deliverables include urban design and reuse concepts, zoning and regulatory recommendations, anti-displacement strategies, and a phased implementation strategy.
The contract features a two-year period of performance for the planning process, with an initial one-year term and two optional one-year renewals. Qualified firms must demonstrate expertise in FHWA Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) and NEPA frameworks, as well as proficiency in GEOPAK, ArcGIS, and CTDOT Highway Design Manual standards. Proposals are due by October 20, 2026, via the City's eProcurement Portal and are subject to a 15-page limit. Award evaluation is points-based, heavily weighting the qualifications of the project team and their experience with comparable projects. The agreement is governed by Connecticut law and requires strict compliance with federal regulations, including UEI identification, non-discrimination policies, and specific insurance endorsements.
The Long Wharf Waterfront Southern Improvements project involves the construction of a new promenade walking path along the waterfront, complemented by athletic courts and a play scape. The scope also includes necessary grading and utility work to support these enhancements. The solicitation for this project, identified by the number 2026-ITB-368, was posted on May 31, 2026, with proposals due by July 1, 2026.
This contract is issued by the Engineering department under the Connecticut SLED agency and is focused on improving public recreational and waterfront facilities in New Haven, Connecticut. Primary contacts for the project include Zach Shapiro, the chief structural engineer, and Prajna Mishra, the procurement specialist. The office handling the solicitation is located in New Haven, and additional details and submission guidelines are available through the official procurement portal.
The contract entails a comprehensive flooring replacement project at the Floyd Little Athletic Center, focusing on a large hallway, atrium/lobby, two vestibules, and four two-story stairways. The scope of work includes the removal of existing resilient flooring, repairs to the aluminum curtain wall sill plates in the vestibules, moisture mitigation for the slab-on-grade, and the installation of different flooring types: walk-off mats in vestibules, rubber flooring on the stairs, and patterned, multi-colored rubber flooring in the hallway and atrium/lobby areas.
Issued by the Connecticut Engineering agency under solicitation number 2026-ITB-369, the project was posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of June 24, 2026. The place of performance is within Connecticut, with the project managed by Melissa Kops, the Project Manager and Architect, and supported by Prajna Mishra, the Procurement Specialist. Interested parties can contact these individuals for further details or access the project via the provided procurement portal link.
The contract calls for providing portable restrooms to support various events organized by multiple city agencies across different locations within the City of New Haven, as well as for seasonal use at high-traffic parks. This on-call service is designed to ensure restrooms are readily available wherever and whenever needed throughout the city, accommodating the variable scheduling and diverse locations typical of city events.
Solicited by the Connecticut Purchasing agency, the contract is officially titled "On Call Portable Restroom and Services - City Wide" and was posted on May 27, 2026, with a response deadline of June 10, 2026. The contract encompasses service delivery citywide within Connecticut, managed under a governmental framework, with points of contact including the Deputy Director Stephen Hladun and Procurement Specialist Prajna Mishra. The contract aims to support city operations by facilitating reliable restroom facilities, enhancing public event experience, and maintaining cleanliness in frequently used parks.
The contract involves the construction of a raised intersection at Willow and Nicoll streets in New Haven, Connecticut, aimed at improving safety for pedestrians and vehicles. This project addresses longstanding community concerns regarding frequent crashes, speeding, and pedestrian hazards. The raised design will slow down vehicular traffic, enhancing safety for those crossing the street and for cars entering from Nicoll Street. Additionally, the intersection will serve as a gateway feature into the neighborhood, particularly important given its proximity to a major entrance from I-91. Similar safety enhancements, such as raised intersections combined with Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs), have demonstrated positive safety outcomes in other city locations.
The solicitation for this project is titled "Willow & Nicoll Raised Intersection" with the solicitation number 2026-ITB-325. It was posted on May 24, 2026, and responses are due by June 17, 2026. The contracting agency is the Engineering Department of the City of New Haven, Connecticut, with key contacts including the Project Manager Adam Weber and Procurement Specialist Prajna Mishra. The project will be performed in Connecticut, and interested parties can find more information and submit responses through the provided procurement portal link.
The contract involves the renovation and expansion of an existing animal shelter, covering a comprehensive range of construction and upgrade activities. The scope of work includes concrete trenching and patching, masonry modifications with lintel installation, and both interior and exterior demolition tasks. Interior renovations are extensive, targeting several key areas such as restrooms, break room, cat isolation room, laundry, grooming, and disinfection rooms. Upgrades also encompass new acoustical ceiling panels, lighting improvements, and upgraded HVAC systems throughout the facility. A new 700 square foot addition is planned, featuring cast-in-place concrete walls and wood joist roof framing, strategically built into a rear slope. This addition will house a storage area, dishwashing room, and veterinary exam room. Exterior improvements include installing concrete sidewalks and chain-link fencing to enhance the property perimeter.
The project is solicited by the Connecticut Engineering agency, with the facility located in New Haven, Connecticut. Key contacts for the project are the Facility Asset Manager and the Procurement Specialist, who can provide further information. The contract documentation also notes that detailed HVAC design and structural equipment support details will be provided through an upcoming addendum, indicating some elements of the work remain under refinement. The solicitation was posted in late May 2026, with a response deadline in late June 2026, allowing interested contractors a month to prepare bids. Overall, the contract aims to improve shelter functionality, safety, and infrastructure while expanding useful space to better serve the animal care mission.
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Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
The Clifton Street Boat Launch project is focused on repairing and constructing a non-motorized boat launch located at the end of Clifton Street where it intersects with the Quinnipiac River. Key elements of the project include building a 39-foot timber pier supported by timber piles, constructing a concrete abutment, and installing an ADA-compliant aluminum gangway and floating boat launch. Additionally, the project entails repairing the landside platform, incorporating a low-profile, pre-cast concrete block retaining wall, and completing related flatwork. This effort seeks to restore a valuable public access point along the Quinnipiac River that was originally established in the late 1990s but has since deteriorated due to environmental factors such as rising sea levels and storm surges.
The project is administered by the Connecticut Engineering agency in New Haven and is open for solicitation under the reference number 2026-ITB-352, with a submission deadline of June 10, 2026. It aims to enhance the initial launch concept by incorporating resilient infrastructure and ensuring accessibility for all users, improving this rare public amenity. The primary contacts for this solicitation include the Assistant City Engineer, Dawn Henning, and Procurement Specialist, Prajna Mishra, who can be reached for further information.
