FW_Draft_Specs_2025.pdf
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This is a draft specification and bid document prepared by Golf Design Unlimited, LLC for the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut's Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course (FWGC) Black Course Cart Path Extensions project located at 2390 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, Connecticut. The project involves the construction of 8-foot-wide asphalt cart path extensions on six golf holes (#4, 10, 12, 15, 16, and 18) totaling approximately 40,480 square feet of new asphalt paving, with estimated quantities including 200 linear feet of silt fence and 4,939 linear feet of cart paths across all six holes. Contractors must submit bids electronically through the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 2, 2025, at 9:00 am, and the written question deadline is 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The construction timeline requires contractors to begin work within 7 to 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 35 days thereafter, with an estimated start date of July 7, 2025. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of golf course cart path installation experience, with project supervision requiring equivalent experience.
The bid sheet requires contractors to submit unit prices for silt fence (per linear foot) and new asphalt cart path (per square foot), with the price including removal of existing material off-site, gravel base supply and installation, asphalt paving, topsoil, and seeding up to 5 feet on each side of the path. All materials, labor, equipment, and services are the contractor's responsibility, and payment will be made in full upon project completion and approval. The project is classified as prevailing wage work, requiring compliance with applicable wage regulations. Contractors must meet Connecticut licensing requirements and submit qualifications documentation listing prior golf course projects, golf course architects, and any subcontractors. A bid bond or certified check equal to 10 percent may be required for bids exceeding $50,000, and a maintenance bond equal to 25 percent of the final contract amount will guarantee the work for two years from the date of final acceptance. The estimated project budget is approximately $300,000.
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D. FAIRCHILD WHEELER GOLF COURSE
City of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Site Location: 2390 Easton Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06825
Bid #XXXXXXX
Golf Course Drawings, Specifications, Bid Form & Details
FWGC – Black Course Holes #4, 10, 12, 15, 16 & 18 Cart Path Extensions
Prepared by Golf Design Unlimited, LLC
Table of Contents
COVER SHEET
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS ............................................................................. 2-3 DRAWINGS - BLACK COURSE (6 holes) .............................................................................................. 4-9 Item 100 – SILT FENCE Item 400 – ASPHALT CART PATH ..................................................................................................... 11-12
QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
BID SHEET
DETAILS ................................................................................................................................................ 15-16
PRELIMINARY DRAFT COPY
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS
1. Definitions
1.1. Wherever "G.C.A." (Golf Course Architect) appears herein, it shall refer to the firm of Golf Design Unlimited, LLC and any of their authorized representative(s):
Douglas Smith.
1.2. Wherever "G.C.S." (Golf Course Superintendent – Issam Kadi) appears herein, it shall refer to the person working in that capacity for The City of Bridgeport, or its authorized representative(s).
1.3. Wherever "Owner" appears herein, it shall refer to the City of Bridgeport – D.
Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course, and its authorized representative(s).
1.4. Wherever " Contractor" appears herein, it shall refer to the contractor who is performing the work.
1.5. The term "Plans" refers to all construction drawings within this document and field design sketches and details that the G.C.A. will do during construction, and details authorized by the Owner and pertaining to the work as prepared by the G.C.A.
1.6. The term "Site" refers to the grounds upon which the work is being constructed.
2. Contractor's and Owners Responsibilities.
2.1. Material - The Contractor shall supply all material. All stockpile areas are subject to the approval of the G.C.S. and the Owner.
2.2. The Owner shall indicate to the Contractor all haul roads and locations for storing any material and/or equipment. Any damage from an existing haul road by the Contractor shall be repaired by the Contractor at his own expense. Any new haul roads shall be removed and the area repaired to the state it originally was in. All haul road repairs are at the Contractor’s own expense and subject to the approval of the G.C.A. and the G.C.S..
2.3. The Contractor shall be responsible to use proper surveying equipment to check that all cart paths are pitched at the proper slope to not have water puddle.
2.4. The Contractor shall provide and have on hand wooden stakes, metal marking flags, white and red fluorescent paint and a paint gun for the G.C.A.'s use during the project.
2.5. The Contractor shall keep in close contact with the G.C.A. and give him a minimum of 48 hours notice when the Architect's services are required for approval as dictated by the Specifications.
2.6. All work shall be included in the items whether mentioned or not mentioned in the specifications.
3. Summary of Project
3.1. Qualifications - for the project the Contractor must meet: The Contractor shall have cart path installation on a golf course with a minimum of five years. The supervisor for this project must have the same experience.
3.2. This project involves cart path work on six (6) holes on the black course. These holes are #4, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18. All paths are to be 8’ wide. All excavated material shall be hauled off-site. The sides of the path are to be repaired up to 5’ outside of path with topsoil and seed. The job is prevailing wage.
3.3. The Contractor shall provide all material for the project.
3.4. Payment is in full after completion of job. Project must be signed off and invoices with PO number on it. All labor and materials will be at vendor’s expense – no upfront payments at start of job. A bond may be required by the City Of Bridgeport.
4. Construction Schedule
4.1. The Contractor must start work within seven to ten days of “Notice to Proceed” and complete work within 35 days after start. A construction start date (weather permitting) is Xxxxxx XX, 2025.
Cart Paths – Black Course Specifications Golf Design Unlimited, LLC Page 4
920 l.f.
CART PATH PLAN:
New 8' wide connecting path
#4 Black
REVISIONS: SCALE:DATE:
Douglas Smith, A.S.G.C.A.
www.golfdesignunlimited.com
G.D.U llc Hilton Head Island, SC
Eastchester, NY1" = 200'3/21/253/13/25
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#10 Black
REVISIONS: SCALE:DATE:
Douglas Smith, A.S.G.C.A.
www.golfdesignunlimited.com
G.D.U llc Eastchester, NY1" = 200'3/21/253/13/25
622 l.f.
CART PATH PLAN:
New 8' wide connecting path
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#12 Black
REVISIONS: SCALE:DATE:
Douglas Smith, A.S.G.C.A.
www.golfdesignunlimited.com
G.D.U llc Eastchester, NY1" = 200'3/21/253/13/25
1,018 l.f.
CART PATH PLAN:
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#15 Black
REVISIONS: SCALE:DATE:
Douglas Smith, A.S.G.C.A.
www.golfdesignunlimited.com
G.D.U llc Eastchester, NY1" = 200'3/21/253/13/25
912 l.f.
CART PATH PLAN:
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#16 Black
REVISIONS: SCALE:DATE:
1" = 200'3/21/25
Douglas Smith, A.S.G.C.A.
www.golfdesignunlimited.com
G.D.U llc Eastchester, NY3/13/25
280 l.f.
515 l.f.
795 l.f. total
CART PATH PLAN:
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#18 Black
REVISIONS: SCALE:DATE:
Douglas Smith, A.S.G.C.A.
www.golfdesignunlimited.com
G.D.U llc Eastchester, NY1" = 200'3/21/253/13/25
793 l.f.
CART PATH PLAN:
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item 100 - SILT FENCE
DESCRIPTION. The work under this Item consists of the Contractor installing and maintaining silt fence around necessary construction areas as directed in the field by the G.C.A. The work also includes the removal of the silt fence by the Contractor after the construction areas are stabilized. Please note that the G.C.A. might direct the Contractor to install some additional silt fence not for its purpose of stopping erosion runoff but to fence out an area from golfers.
0. MATERIAL. All material under this Item shall be supplied by the Contractor.
0.1. Silt Fence. Silt fence shall be a woven polypropylene fabric resistant to soil chemicals, mildew, insects and exposure to sunlight. The fabric shall have the following minimum values:
Minimum Property Test Method Avg. Value
Tensile strength (lbs) ASTM-D-1682 200 WARP Elongation (%) ASTM-D-1682 2 Burst Strength (psi) Mullen Burst Test 300 Retention Efficiency (%) VTM-51-79 75 Equivalent Opening Size U.S. Sieve No. Equiv. 30/ 50
0.2. Stakes. Shall be either wood or steel as recommended by the silt fence manufacturer.
1. CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.
1.1. Installation. Silt fence shall be installed and maintained around all locations as indicated on the Plans and/or as deemed necessary by the G.C.A. Silt fence shall be installed according to the detail and to the manufacturer's recommendations.
1.2. Removal. The Contractor shall remove silt fence upon approval of the Architect and/or the Owner.
2. CLEAN-UP AND APPROVAL. All work, methods of construction and clean-up shall be subject to the approval of the G.C.A.
3. PAYMENT. The Contractor shall be paid by his bid unit price per linear foot and it includes the installation, maintenance, removal of the silt fence and any turf restoration as necessary.
END OF ITEM 100
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Item 200 – CART PATH
1. DESCRIPTION. Under this Item the Contractor shall supply and install 8’ wide asphalt paving as indicated on the Plans and/or as located in the field by the G.C.S. The GOLF CONTRACTOR is also responsible for any grading and/or backfilling required for proper drainage a distance of five feet (5’) on both sides of the path. See Plans for length.
2. MATERIAL. All material under this Item shall be supplied by the Golf Contractor and approved by the G.C.S. and the Town.
2.1. Asphalt. The asphalt mix shall be equal to those specified by ASTM D 1633.
2.2. Stone Base -‐‑ Shall be 3/4"ʺ modified stone (2A) or 3/4"ʺ quarry blend, or QP.
3. CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS FOR ASPHALT.
3.1. Removal of Excavated Material. The G.C.S. and the GCA shall indicate where the contractor will remove existing material for the cart path. The excavated material is put in a dumpster supplied by the Contractor and ultimately removed from the site.
3.2. Excavation Along Path. The Contractor shall remove a minimum of six and one-‐‑ half inches (6-‐‑1/2"ʺ) of existing grade (to be stockpiled and removed from the site as indicated by the G.C.A.), and then compact the subgrade with a one-‐‑ton roller.
3.3. Base Course. The Contractor shall install and compact the base course with a one-‐‑ ton roller to a final, compacted depth of four inches (4"ʺ).
3.4. Asphalt.
3.4.1. The Contractor shall install and compact to a final compacted depth of two and one-‐‑half inches (2-‐‑1/2"ʺ) the asphalt path as indicated on the Plans according to the G.C.S. and the City.
3.5. Final Grade of Cart Path. The final grade of the cart path must blend in with the existing grade five feet on both sides of path, and must provide for positive drainage.
The Contractor shall add topsoil to any areas that must be brought up to grade. There shall be no puddling on the paths. Any puddling shall be fixed by the Contractor at no extra charge. All topsoil is to be provided by the Contractor and included in the price.
3.6. Adjacent Grade. The Contractor shall add topsoil to all areas parallel to the path to ensure no water pockets or ridges are left between the adjacent golf feature and the top of the path for a distance of five (5'ʹ) feet.
3.7. Grading, Fertilizing, and Seeding The Contractor shall final grade, fertilize, and seed a minimum of five feet along each side of the newly installed cart path according to the specific Items and as directed by the G.C.S. All seed and fertilizer shall be to the approval of the GCS.
4. CLEAN-‐‑UP AND APPROVAL. All work, methods of construction and clean-‐‑up shall be subject to the approval of the Town.
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5. BASIS OF PAYMENT. Unit bid price per square foot of pavement, amount includes all labor, material and technical supervision to pave all areas on plan or as field designated by the G.C.A. Included in the cost is removal of existing material excavated off site, and adding up to 5’ of topsoil on each side to blend path with existing areas.
200.0 New Asphalt Path .................................................................. paid per lineal foot
END OF ITEM 200
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR
Qualifications for the project the Contractor must meet: the Contractor shall have golf course cart path construction experience on a golf course with a minimum of five years. Make sure to fill out form concerning qualifications and submit with bid and do not include more info.
Contractor (submitting bid) _____________________________________________________
Please list golf courses where you have installed drainage and rebuilt sand bunkers:
Golf Course:_____________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________
Golf Course Architect:_____________________________________________
Contact at Course:_________________________________________
Golf Course:_____________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________
Golf Course Architect:_____________________________________________
Contact at Course:_________________________________________
The Contractor shall also list any important sub-contractors he will be using.
Sub-Contractor _____________________________________ phone ______________for _______________
Contractor's Name ____________________________________________________________________
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D. Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course Project #xxxxxxxxxxx
FWGC – Black Course Holes #4, 10, 12, 15, 16 & 18 Cart Path Extensions
CONTRACTOR BID SHEET
The undersigned proposes to construct the following items according to the Plans, Specifications, Construction Details and Field Design of Golf Design Unlimited. The Contractor shall furnish all material and shall provide all labor, approved equipment, and services and shall include all and any sales tax if applicable, overhead and profit and complete all work for the Unit Prices below. The City of Bridgeport reserves the right to reject or accept any part of or all of any bid.
Estimated Unit Estimated Item Item Description Quantity Price Bid Total
100.0 - Silt Fence 200 l.f. _________ ___________
200.0 – New 8’ Width Asphalt Cart Path 40,480 s.f. _________ ___________ (item includes removing existing material off-site, supplying and installing gravel base and asphalt path, topsoil and seed up to 5’ each side of path)
Total $_____________________________ (Above written in numbers)
(Above written in words)
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NOTES:
1. Silt fence shall be pre-manufactured.
2. Contractor shall install bales of hay on the uphill side of the silt fence if the Golf Course Architect or Government Inspector deems necessary.
SILT FENCE DETAIL
SIDE ELEVATION
FRONT ELEVATION
Sediment Control Fence Stapled or Nailed to Post (2 minimum per post) 2" X 2" X 48" Pointed
Wooden Fence Post
4" Topsoil
Existing Ground
Turn Fence Fabric 6" Under & Cover With 4" Topsoil or Use Sod Cutter & Lay Sod Back on Top
2" X 2" X 48" Pointed Wooden Fence Post
Sediment Control Fence Stapled or Nailed to Post (2 minimum per post)
4" Topsoil Existing Ground
6' - 10' o.c.
20"
24"
4"
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NOTES:
1. Cart path shall be built with straight, smooth edges. Hand work is not acceptable.
2. Cart path shall be 8 ft. wide.
3. Sides of paths (that are disturbed) are to be topsoiled, seeded and fertilized up to 5' on each side
3. No puddling shall occur on path or along finished grades along path and curb.
ASPHALT CART PATH DETAIL
(no scale)
4" Compacted Quarry Process or Item#4 or Clean Gravel
8 ft. Wide
2-1/2" Compacted Asphalt
Seed on 6" Topsoil (compacted)
Seed on 6" Topsoil (compacted)
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