Dog Park Construction

The Town of Westborough, Massachusetts, through its Recreation Department, is seeking sealed electronic bids for the construction of the Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way Dog Park, located near Chauncy Lake. The project involves comprehensive site preparation, including earthwork, paving, fencing, utility work, landscaping, and installation of park amenities such as a shade structure, drinking fountain, accessible parking, benches, trash receptacles, and dog waste bag dispensers. Electronic bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM on August 16, 2024, through BidNetDirect.com, with bid documents available starting July 24, 2024. Prospective bidders must register on the platform and are required to submit a 5% bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, cash, or certified bank check. Questions regarding the project must be emailed to Jennifer Kirkland by August 9, 2024, with potential addenda posted online. The project has a substantial completion date of October 1, 2024, with final completion by November 1, 2024, and liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays beyond the specified completion dates.

The Town of Westborough encourages participation from Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). The procurement will be conducted under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Contractors must demonstrate capability, experience, and financial stability, and comply with prevailing wage rates, OSHA training requirements, and state and local regulations. Performance and payment bonds equal to the total bid price will be required at contract signing. The project is funded through the Town of Westborough's Recreation Department and will require contractors to provide 100% payment and performance bonds. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant municipal investment in creating a new public dog park facility with advanced amenities and infrastructure.