Fernwood Park Playground Equipment

The City of Norwich, Connecticut is seeking proposals from certified play equipment vendors and installers through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the furnishing and installation of playground equipment at Fernwood Park, located at 10 Fernwood Street in Norwich, CT. The solicitation, open to all qualified vendors, requires the provision and installation of age-appropriate play equipment designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old, with all work to be completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Key deliverables include the supply and installation of the equipment, with the City responsible for site preparation and mulch application upon completion. The primary objective is to enhance recreational facilities at Fernwood Park with new, compliant playground infrastructure. Required qualifications include certification as a play equipment vendor and installer, with demonstrated capability to deliver FOB Destination terms. The solicitation opened on September 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT and closes on October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Robert Castronova at the City of Norwich Parks Department, 100 Broadway Room 105, Norwich, CT 06360, by telephone at 860-823-3770 or email at rcastronova@cityofnorwich.org.

This procurement contains no designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other special classifications, and is open to all eligible vendors without restriction. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The available budget for this project is $80,000, with any proposals exceeding this maximum amount subject to automatic disqualification. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified, and the final award value will depend on the competitiveness of submitted bids and the quality of proposed equipment and services. This opportunity represents a straightforward equipment procurement with a fixed budget ceiling and no specialized infrastructure integration requirements.