Cushman Tennis Court Rehabilitation and Related Work

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Town of Fairhaven Board of Public Works for the rehabilitation and resurfacing of tennis and pickleball courts at Cushman Park, 164 Green Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The procurement seeks comprehensive court rehabilitation services including repair and resurfacing of two tennis courts with blended lines for junior tennis, one blended tennis/pickleball court with dual line markings, and two dedicated pickleball courts. Deliverables encompass installation of five new nets (four tennis, two pickleball), installation of ball barrier fencing between courts as bid alternates, restoration of existing perimeter fencing, power washing and preparation of asphalt surfaces, crack repair and filling, application of protective coatings, and court line painting in specified colors to match existing courts at Livesey Park and Fort Phoenix. Bidders must submit notarized Statements of Bidders' Qualifications, Statements of Proposed Subcontractors, Labor Harmony and OSHA Training Certification, Certificates of Non-Collusion, and Tax Compliance Certification, along with a minimum of three references for similar projects. The submission deadline for sealed bids is April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Board of Public Works Office located at 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719, with questions due by April 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. The contract award is anticipated in April 2026 and may be structured to include the base contract only, base contract plus Bid Alternate 1 (fencing between Courts 1 and 2), or base contract plus both Bid Alternates 1 and 2 (additional fencing between Courts 2 and 3).

This is a prevailing wage project subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26-27D, with mandatory prevailing wage rates established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Department of Labor Standards. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with the prevailing wage schedule effective March 31, 2026, with hourly rates ranging from approximately $37.53 to $151.53 per hour depending on the classification, and apprentices registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprenticeship Standards permitted to work at reduced rates according to established percentages. Bid security of five percent of the total bid amount is required in the form of a bid bond from a surety company qualified to do business in Massachusetts. Contractors are responsible for all materials, equipment, labor, site security, stormwater management, debris removal, and restoration of disturbed grounds, with work restricted to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM unless approved otherwise. Hard copy bid submissions only are accepted, and the contract award is subject to appropriation. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.