Athletic Field Improvements

Regional School District 8 (Reg. 8) Board of Education is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive athletic field improvement project located at the RHAM High School/Middle School Campus in Hebron, Connecticut. The procurement specifically targets construction services for enhancing the 316 North Field and Competition Field, with a detailed scope of work encompassing surveying, general earthwork, erosion control, site preparation, drainage improvements, and lawn establishment. The solicitation was released on December 22, 2023, with sealed bids due by February 14, 2024, at 2:30 PM EST. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Assistant Principals' conference room, and vendors can submit questions until January 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with responses to be posted via addendum by January 24, 2024. The bid documents, including technical specifications and plan documents, are available through Advanced Reprographics' website. Bidders are required to maintain their bid prices for 60 days after the opening and must provide disclosure statements regarding any criminal convictions or administrative actions against their company or officials.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. There are no explicit preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of performing the specified athletic field improvement services. No specific budget range or estimated total project value is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded on a Free On Board Destination basis, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. Bidders must comply with Connecticut General Statutes Sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a regarding nondiscrimination requirements and provide an affirmative action policy for the duration of the contract. Regional School District 8 reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will publicly open and read aloud the submitted proposals.