Center Green Fountain Updates

The Town of Glastonbury Parks Department is requesting bids to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals to replace an existing fountain system, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT through the secure e-Procurement portal at https://glastonburyct.bonfirehub.com/ under bid title "GL-2027-10 Center Green Fountain Updates." A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Center Green Fountain location.

The scope encompasses complete demolition and replacement of fountain infrastructure currently housed in an underground vault at 2340 Main Street, Glastonbury, Connecticut, with relocation of the control and electrical system to an above-ground NEMA 3R rated enclosure and retention of the new pump system underground to minimize noise. Work includes mechanical modifications involving Schedule 80 PVC piping replacement to 5 feet beyond fountain walls, replacement of two 1 HP Pentair Whisperflo pumps, Pentair Clean & Clear filter system, and associated valves and gauges; plumbing work including new skimmers, main drains, and fountain nozzles from manufacturers including Hayward and Long Island Foundation; electrical work involving new panelboards, timeclocks, GFCI receptacles, LED lighting fixtures, site lighting circuits, and underground conduit; and structural/architectural work consisting of fountain wall repointing, concrete repair, plaster restoration, waterproofing, and exterior stone masonry. Electrical work requires NETA ATS acceptance testing with minimum seven days' notice to the architect and engineer. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits, provide shop drawings for approval prior to material ordering, maintain one-year manufacturer warranties on all equipment, and deliver comprehensive operations and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings in AutoCAD format. All work must comply with NFPA 70, NEC, Connecticut Building Code, and NETA acceptance testing standards. Bid security is required. FOB Destination applies; payment terms are to be specified by the vendor. All vendors are eligible. Contact Nicole Melquist, Town of Glastonbury Parks Department, 860-652-7588, Nicole.Melquist@glastonbury-ct.gov.