Athletic field design services

The Town of Groton, located in New London County, Connecticut, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 24-05) for Athletic Field Design Services targeting the renovation of Sutton Park's existing baseball and softball fields. The project involves comprehensive design services to re-orientate and convert the current youth baseball field and high school softball field into full-size baseball and softball fields that will serve Mystic Little League and Fitch High School Softball. Key design deliverables include detailed plans for associated facilities such as bleachers, backstops, scoreboards, dugouts, and restroom facilities that meet high school level standards. The solicitation was released on September 5, 2023, with a proposal submission deadline of September 29, 2023 at 2:30 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from September 5 to September 15, 2023, during which prospective design firms can seek clarification about the project requirements. The primary contact for this RFQ is Karl Klein at the Town of Groton, who can be reached at 860-441-6681 or kklein@groton-ct.gov. Interested design firms are expected to demonstrate expertise in athletic field design, particularly for high school-level sports facilities.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or place restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive athletic field design services. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no details provided about existing infrastructure that might require integration. The RFQ does not disclose an estimated total value for the project, and no specific budget range is outlined in the available documents. The procurement is structured with Free On Board Destination delivery terms and payment terms to be specified by the vendor. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided materials, suggesting that the Town will likely assess proposals based on the design firm's qualifications, previous experience with similar athletic facility projects, and the comprehensiveness of their proposed design approach for the Sutton Park renovation.