7945_Mar_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, Department of Parks and Recreation for comprehensive drainage improvements and field restoration at Upper Havemeyer Field. The project encompasses natural turf field construction, drainage system installation, irrigation system replacement, seed and sod application, and associated landscaping work. Deliverables include furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to complete the work in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. The scope includes field surface preparation, loam and topsoil installation with filter fabric, rock excavation, dewatering operations, earthwork and compaction, precast manhole installation, polyethylene and reinforced concrete pipe installation, and PVC yard drain structure installation. The bid submission deadline is 11:00 AM on April 7, 2026, with sealed bids submitted to Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the field location (290 Greenwich Avenue). Written inquiries must be submitted by 11:00 AM on March 19, 2026, to Daniel Centofanti at Daniel.Centofanti@greenwichct.gov or 203-622-7882. Project work is scheduled to commence on June 15, 2026, with completion required by September 11, 2026, and the bid validity period extends for 90 days from the deadline.

Pricing shall be submitted as a complete lump sum with all costs included and no Federal or State taxes added, as the Town of Greenwich is exempt from such taxes. Non-resident contractors must obtain and provide verified status from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services or face a 5% payment withhold. A Bid Bond equal to 5% of the total lump sum bid is required with submission, and for bids exceeding $100,000, a Performance, Maintenance, and Payment Bond is required within seven days of award. Prevailing wage rates apply per Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53, with certified weekly payrolls mandatory. Required insurance includes General Liability coverage of $2,000,000, Comprehensive Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, Excess Liability of $5,000,000, and Workers' Compensation per Connecticut statutes. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of documented experience in natural turf field installation and irrigation system installation. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of invoice and acceptance of services by the Town, with free on board destination delivery applicable. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The estimated total contract value and specific budget range are not specified in the solicitation documents.