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Norwalk committee OKs contract for Haviland Parking Garage repairs, asks for clarity on price
Summary
On April 3 the Economic & Community Development Committee authorized the mayor to sign a contract to repair the Haviland Parking Garage and improve pedestrian access; presenters said the work is based on a 2022 condition assessment and will include structural repairs, lighting and a new stairwell.
Norwalk City’s Economic & Community Development Committee on April 3 unanimously authorized the mayor to execute a construction contract to repair and improve the Haviland Parking Garage and its pedestrian connections.
The measure will let the city move forward with repairs identified in a 2022 assessment of the parking authority’s assets. The project scope includes structural and concrete repairs, new lighting and walkway improvements on the path to Washington Street, a new stairwell and a redesigned gateway sign to clearly mark the lot as public parking.
Brian Lutz, assistant director of parking for the Norwalk Parking Authority, told the committee the authority opened bids on Feb. 24 and, after review, recommended GL Capazzo (listed in the agenda as “GL Capaso/GL Capazzo”) as the lowest qualified bidder. Lutz said the project will be paid from a combination of capital funds and parking authority resources. “Recognizing the facility’s essential role in supporting local business and visitors, we developed a plan to address these concerns while also improving the overall user experience,” Lutz said.
The agenda described the requested authorization as a contract in the amount of $1,735,827 for “project NPA202501 repairs and improvements at the Haviland Parking Garage.” During his presentation, Lutz cited a very slightly different figure ($1,735,824). The committee recorded no further budget detail at the meeting; the committee vote proceeded after the presentation.
The committee approved the motion by voice, counting five yes votes. The record shows the motion was moved by Council member Freier; a second was not spoken into the record. The committee did not read a member-by-member roll call at the time of the vote.
Next steps include executing the contract and scheduling the work; Lutz said the authority prioritized the garage after the 2022 condition assessment and that the commission previously voted to award the work to the low bidder in March.
Why this matters: The Haviland Garage serves downtown businesses and visitors; the repairs and lighting upgrades are intended to extend the asset’s life and improve pedestrian safety and wayfinding.
The item will return to the council with the executed contract details and schedule once the mayor signs the authorization.
