Greeley Park Wading Pool Design & Construction

The City of Nashua, New Hampshire, issued Invitation for Bids (IFB0897-050726) to procure design and construction services for a new wading pool at Greeley Park in Hillsborough County. The project entails complete replacement of the existing 1923-era wading pool with a new reinforced gunite structure measuring approximately 20 feet by 38 feet (665 square feet) with depths ranging from 1 to 2 feet and a capacity of approximately 7,500 gallons. The scope of work includes installation of new intake and discharge water lines, construction of 1,200 square feet of new concrete decking with exposed aggregate finish, and provision of all associated equipment including variable-speed pump, sand filter, main drains, surface skimmers, wall returns, entry steps, assist rail, auto-fill system, salt chlorinator, and maintenance kits. The selected contractor must provide oversight during the City's demolition and excavation activities and is responsible for obtaining all required city permits and New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services pool and spa permits. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit was scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Greeley Park, 100 Concord Street, Nashua, NH 03064. The deadline for submitting bidder questions was April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with answers posted by April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bids were due on May 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM to the City's Purchasing Department, 229 Main Street, Lower Level, Room 11, Nashua, NH 03061, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement documents do not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status or organizational type. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. Work is scheduled to begin June 1, 2026, with substantial completion required by May 21, 2027, and liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the completion date. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid price and, upon selection, furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. Insurance requirements include general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage per New Hampshire statute. All bids remain binding for 90 days following the bid deadline, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities when in the public interest. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the available bid documents.