Hubbard Park Splash Pad

The City of Meriden, Connecticut, issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation on March 24, 2026, for the construction of a splash pad facility at Hubbard Park located in New Haven County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to furnish both labor and materials necessary to complete the splash pad construction project according to specifications outlined in the supporting documentation. The solicitation opened on March 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT with a submission deadline of April 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. Vendors are permitted to submit questions during the designated Vendor Q&A period, which runs from March 24, 2026, at 5:15 PM EDT through April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The solicitation structure indicates no designated line items, requiring bidders to propose comprehensive solutions based on detailed project specifications. Payment terms are vendor-specified, with delivery structured as Free On Board Destination. Inquiries regarding the bid should be directed to Susan Martel, City of Meriden Purchasing Department, at 142 East Main Street, Room 210, Meriden, CT 06450, via telephone at 203-630-4115, facsimile at 203-630-3852, or email at smartel@meridenct.gov.

All vendors are eligible to respond to this contracting opportunity with no apparent set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation by specific organization types, including disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation document does not reference any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements that would necessitate integration with external systems or technologies. No estimated contract value or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation header or supporting documentation provided. Prospective bidders should consult the referenced B026-43 Splash Pad.pdf document for comprehensive project specifications and additional requirements necessary to develop competitive proposals. The City of Meriden has established a structured timeline to ensure adequate opportunity for vendor participation and clarification throughout the procurement process.