Athletic Field Irrigation System Replacement

The Town of Simsbury, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking a qualified irrigation contractor to replace the irrigation system at Memorial Park Hardball Field #7, situated at 52 Plank Hill Road. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) #17874 requires a comprehensive solution involving the complete removal of existing irrigation heads and valves and the installation of a new irrigation system. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, transportation, and services to complete the project. Work must be performed exclusively Monday through Friday, with no work permitted on state or federal holidays without prior approval from the Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation Department. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, to be submitted to Amy Meriwether, Director of Finance, at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070. The project requires minimal disruption to facility users and mandates maintaining a clean, hazard-free work area throughout the project duration. The primary contact for questions is Thomas Tyburski, who can be reached at 860-408-4682 or ttyburski@simsbury-ct.gov.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the document does not detail existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. There are no explicit evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation documents, and no specific budget range or estimated total contract value is disclosed. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. All vendors are eligible to submit proposals, and the bid has been designated as having no line items. The solicitation includes a reference to an additional document titled "Memorial Field Irrigation RFP final.pdf," which might contain more detailed specifications, though this was not explicitly provided in the available documentation. Interested contractors should carefully review all provided materials and contact the project representative for any clarifying information prior to submission.