LSIPlayscapeBid72519.pdf

This is a bid document for a playscape project issued by the City of Laconia, New Hampshire Parks and Recreation Department. The project involves the design and installation of a natural playscape at Opechee Park, featuring natural play elements including logs, boulders, wood chips, and landscaping improvements. The bid solicitation requests proposals from qualified contractors to complete the design, permitting, and full installation of the playscape within the existing park space. The project scope includes site preparation, installation of natural play structures, landscaping, and final grading. The bid was released on July 25, 2019, with responses due by August 22, 2019. A pre-bid site visit and walkthrough was scheduled to allow bidders to inspect the project location and understand site conditions. The contract term was anticipated to be completed within a single construction season, with the project expected to be fully operational by fall 2019.

Pricing for the project was requested as a lump sum bid with all costs for design, materials, labor, equipment, and installation included. The City of Laconia targeted small and local businesses through this solicitation to encourage competitive bidding from regional contractors. Grant funding was expected to support a portion of the project costs, with the City of Laconia providing matching funds. Bidders were required to demonstrate experience with natural playscape design and installation, carry appropriate insurance and bonding, and comply with all local and state regulations. The project represented part of the City's broader initiative to enhance recreational facilities and provide innovative play environments for community residents.