Concrete Pad & Sidewalk Installation

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting competitive bids for the design and installation of a concrete sports court facility at Pedigo Park, located at 1341 Normalview Drive in Union County. The project encompasses construction of a 642 square yard concrete sports court (specifically a Sepak Takraw court), a 16.7 square yard concrete bleacher pad, perimeter safety area, connecting sidewalks, drainage infrastructure including 105 linear feet of 18-inch storm pipe and channel drain systems, and conduit installation for future lighting. All concrete work must meet 4,000 PSI specifications with reinforcement as detailed in the plan set, and contractors are responsible for site clearing and grubbing, grading improvements, erosion and sediment control measures, construction testing, inspection coordination, and jobsite safety. Contractors must comply with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, coordinate with utility providers including Warren, Butler and Simpson County Water District with minimum 48-hour advance notice, contact KY 811 at least 48 hours prior to excavation, and prepare and implement maintenance of traffic plans with 24-hour notice to adjacent property owners for any temporary road closures. The bid deadline is May 20, 2026, with the posting date of May 6, 2026. Required qualifications include obtaining and maintaining Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with Employers' Liability of $1,000,000, and Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, with all carriers licensed in Kentucky carrying a Best Rating of A- or better, and the City of Bowling Green named as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or small businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The project requires integration with existing park infrastructure at Pedigo Park and compliance with the City of Bowling Green's Best Management Practices Manual and stormwater ordinances, as well as coordination with site-specific subsurface conditions and duraSAFE rubber tile specifications that may be installed over the concrete surfaces. The solicitation materials reference technical specifications from sofSURFACES regarding concrete subsurface preparation and rubber playground tile installation, indicating potential integration with specialized finish materials and installation methods. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the posted solicitation materials, requiring interested bidders to contact the City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department directly for cost estimates and project budgeting information.