Copp park trails

The Town of Groton, located in New London County, Connecticut, is seeking qualified contractors to complete trail enhancement and renovation work within Copp Family Park, a 227-acre municipal park situated in the northern section of Groton. This Request for Proposal (RFP 25-20) is a competitive procurement process soliciting bids for comprehensive trail improvement services, with vendors required to complete a bid form and company information sheet. The solicitation opens on January 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST and closes on March 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with a dedicated vendor Q&A period running from January 28, 2025, at 10:15 AM EST through February 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Prospective bidders must demonstrate technical capability and experience in trail renovation and park infrastructure improvements. The primary project contact is Karl Klein, who can be reached at 860-441-6681 or kklein@groton-ct.gov, and is located at 45 Fort Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340.

The procurement appears open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The Town of Groton will be tax-exempt and will provide necessary tax exemption documentation to the successful vendor within legal parameters. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms. While no specific budget range or estimated total project value is disclosed in the available documentation, the solicitation includes multiple supporting documents such as a trail bid set, executed contract templates, and additional specifications. Interested contractors should carefully review the comprehensive RFP package, which includes technical specifications for trail improvements and submission requirements. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed information about their qualifications, proposed approach, and capability to complete the trail enhancement project within the specified parameters.