City of West Haven - Easement, Habitat Restoration, Seeding and Invasive Plant Management - 2027-09
City of West HavenCity · West Haven, CT- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kathy Chambers
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Summary
The City of West Haven is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for habitat restoration, invasive plant management, site preparation, seeding, native shrub installation, mulching, watering, and establishment maintenance at twenty-six (26) floodplain easement properties located in West Haven, Connecticut.
The project includes Bid Item 1 Ernst Annual wildflower seed mix, Bid Items 2A-2Z and 3A-3Z for woody and herbaceous invasive plant control, Bid Item 4 NEPP Upland seed mix, and Bid Items 5A-5F for shrub plantings including pussy willow, winterberry, silky dogwood, beach plum, elderberry, serviceberry, red osier dogwood, and swamp azalea. Work must comply with NRCS Conservation Implementation Requirements Wildlife Habitat Planting (420), Brush Management (314), and Herbaceous Weed Treatment (315). Submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Requests for information are due by October 22, 2026.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Form
- Required bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- Disclosure and Certification Affidavit
- W-9
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- West Haven, CT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of West Haven?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kathy Chambers.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of West Haven in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kathy Chambers. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form, required bond, Certificate of Insurance, Disclosure and Certification Affidavit, W-9. Review the full document from City of West Haven for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: West Haven, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.