Work Set To Begin At Former Coliseum Site

New Haven CT

14 February, 2022

10:24 AM

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By Maya McFadden, New Haven Independent February 14, 2022 With the long-delayed redevelopment of the former Coliseum tentatively set to begin this coming spring, the developer clued local contractors about how to seek a piece of the work. The Norwalk-based developer, Spinnaker Real Estate Partners, announced the plan to finally get started building Thursday evening at a virtual outreach meeting for small contractors. The project's redesign plans were approved more than a year ago. The project, called "Square 10," encompasses the blocks bounded by George, State, MLK, and Orange, where the New Haven Coliseum once stood. Spinnaker is beginning its bid process for local contractors interested in civil/site work, ground improvements, and cast-in-place concrete disciplines. At the virtual meeting Thursday night, Spinnaker Assistant Project Manager Kevin Paucar walked a group of 15 participants through the project's new document control system, known as IngeniousIO. The system will allow contractors to review the project's workforce requirements, project description, and insurance requirements documents for phase one and submit a request for proposal (RFP). Bidding is scheduled to remain open until Feb. 24. "We're looking for detail on the proposal," said Spinnaker Vice President of Construction Barry White. Interested contractors looking to get a personalized invite to the IngeniousIO system should email Kevin Paucar at [email protected] or Craig Pinney at [email protected]. Phase one of the project calls for construction of a mixed-use five story residential building that will include amenities and retail space on the ground level. The second floor will include apartments and additional amenity space. The building will house 200 apartments, 16,000 square feet of retail space, and a gym, elevated courtyard, enclose garage, and pool. The work is slated to begin in early April and continue for 23 months. Attendees at the Thursday meeting included Miller Rebar LLC, Tri Con Construction, C J Fucci Construction Inc, and New Haven Regional Contractors Alliance. Contractors were encouraged to "submit the proposals after you've reviewed all the documents and understand that you can meet the goals of the documents," White said. RFPs can be submitted for contractors looking to offer installation and/or materials. Once bids close, the team plans to "marry vendors" looking to offer materials or labor, White said. Another outreach meeting for small contractors will be hosted once bids open for proposals of buildings interior work, White said. The New Haven Independent is a not-for-profit public-interest daily news site founded in 2005.