34424_Feb_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Bolton Board of Education on behalf of the Town of Bolton, Connecticut, for the design and installation of a fully accessible children's playground at Memorial Field. The solicitation requests comprehensive proposals from creative and qualified vendors that encompass all project components, including playground design, equipment procurement, freight and disposal services, site preparation, surfacing installation, and permit acquisition. The bid opened on January 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST and closes on February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. A vendor question and answer period was conducted from January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST through January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Inquiries and submissions should be directed to Kathy McCavanagh at the Bolton Board of Education, 222 Bolton Center Road, Bolton, Connecticut 06043, or via email at hr@boltonct.gov. The playground is intended for use by Bolton Center School students and area youth.

The solicitation specifies Free On Board Destination delivery terms, with vendors to propose their own payment terms. No estimated total contract value has been disclosed to prospective bidders. The solicitation materials do not identify specific evaluation criteria beyond vendor creativity and qualifications, nor do they reference set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or limitations on eligible organization types. The project involves coordination with water main infrastructure work at Memorial Field, requiring bidders to ensure water system modifications and compliance with Connecticut Department of Public Health and Connecticut DEEP regulations, including associated permitting and inspection requirements.