Bushnell Garden Improvements

The City of Hartford is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive landscape renovation of Bushnell Garden. The scope includes demolition of existing elements, earthwork, grading, concrete and masonry work, installation of stainless‑steel railings, planting of trees, shrubs, turf, and related site furnishings, as well as utility protection and coordination. The contract is subject to extensive compliance requirements, including a 10 % bid bond, performance/payment bonds for contracts over $50k, prevailing‑wage payroll reporting, a minimum 15 % MWBE subcontracting goal, and a 30 % Hartford‑resident workforce target. The estimated construction value is $650,000 with an additional $35,000 owner contingency. • Full construction‑service scope: demolition, grading, concrete, masonry, metal railings, planting, turf, seating, and utility work. • Mandatory compliance: 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance/pay‑ment bond (if award > $50k), prevailing‑wage payments, MWBE 15 % set‑aside, Hartford‑resident 30 % work‑hour goal. • Submission: electronic response required by 1 Sept 2026 2:00 PM; questions due by 27 Aug 2026 02:00 ET.