B027-18 North End Field Upgrade

The City of Meriden, Connecticut is requesting bids for construction of the North End Field Upgrade project (B027-18) at 31-44 Locust Street, Meriden, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM via electronic submission through the City eProcurement Portal, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The project is subject to a 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside and a 6.25% Minority/Women/Disabled-owned Business Enterprise (M/W/DisBE) set-aside of the state-funded portion. All bidders must have a minimum of five years of successful experience in the required type of application.

The scope includes construction of a full-size post-tension concrete basketball court (100' x 60'), installation of a playscape (40' x 60') with engineered wood fiber base and Duramax play system, a 200-linear-foot chain link fence enclosure (6' high), bituminous pavement parking area (724 square yards), concrete sidewalks and accessible ramps, a bike path, a bike rack on bituminous pad, and landscaping including six Armstrong Maple trees at 2-inch caliper. Earthwork and storm drainage are integral to site preparation. The contract is priced as a lump sum with an add-alternate option for the complete playscape with fencing.

Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply, with certified payroll submissions required monthly. All workers must complete OSHA 10-hour construction safety and health training prior to commencing work. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Contractors must submit a 10% bid bond with their proposal and, if awarded, provide 100% Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds. General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and statutory Workers' Compensation are mandatory. The City of Meriden must be named as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. Questions are due August 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Bidders must submit a notarized non-collusion statement, bidder's qualification statement, and CHRO Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report.