Architectural Design Services for the Neighborhood Streetscape Project

The City of Hartford seeks a qualified architectural firm to provide full‑service design for a neighborhood streetscape façade‑renovation project covering 13 commercial properties on New Britain Avenue. The firm will deliver schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration, including preliminary and final cost estimates, coordination with property owners, the City, and a separately hired construction manager, while meeting MWBE participation and living‑wage requirements. The $2.25 million state grant funds the construction portion; the design services are funded through the contract award. • Phases: Existing conditions, design development with cost estimating, 90 %/100 % construction documents, bid support, and construction administration. • Scope: façade restoration, ADA ramps, signage, security gates, streetscape improvements, and related permitting. • Requirements: EEO and MWBE certifications, 10 % bid bond, performance/payment bonds (if > $50k), insurance limits, living‑wage rates, and detailed reporting throughout the contract term (minimum 1 year). • Deliverables: drawings, specifications, cost estimates, bid review reports, field reports, close‑out documentation.