27CSG048C Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment

The Town of Needham Department of Public Works is requesting bids on installation of playground equipment at Eliot Elementary School, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Eliot School. Prevailing wage rates under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 apply.

The scope includes site preparation, demolition of existing structures, excavation and backfill, installation of poured-in-place rubber surfacing, concrete foundations, chain-link fencing, erosion controls, bituminous asphalt walkways, and loam and seed restoration at the Eliot School recreational area (1155 Central Avenue, Needham). The contractor will install playground equipment pre-purchased by the Town through ME Obrien and must provide a two-year warranty on labor and workmanship. Place of performance is Needham, Massachusetts.

The contractor must demonstrate three continuous years in business and provide owner contact information for five similar projects completed within the last five years, with at least three references from governmental units. All employees must complete a minimum 10-hour OSHA construction safety course before work begins. No price adjustments or fuel surcharges are permitted; payment is by unit price upon completion and acceptance by the Director of Public Works.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit with their proposal. The selected contractor will furnish a 50% payment bond and 100% performance bond upon award. The contractor assumes responsibility for traffic control coordination with the Needham Police Department, utility coordination, Dig Safe notification, debris removal and disposal, and site maintenance. Compliance with Massachusetts environmental and safety regulations, including excavation standards and stormwater pollution prevention, is required.

The contract commences upon execution and ends September 30, 2026, with award anticipated in July 2026. Written questions are due by July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The bid package is available online at https://www.needhamma.gov/bids.aspx and at 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham.