Memorial Field Playground Bid

The Town of Bolton, Connecticut, through the Bolton Board of Education, is soliciting proposals for the design and installation of a fully accessible children's playground at Memorial Field intended for use by Bolton Center School students and area youth. This invitation to bid (ITB) encompasses all aspects of the project, including playground design, equipment procurement, freight and disposal services, site preparation, surfacing installation, and acquisition of all required permits. Vendors must submit all-inclusive proposals and cost estimates that address each component of the project scope. The ITB opened on January 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST and closes on February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. A vendor question and answer period was available from January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST through January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, with inquiries directed to Kathy McCavanagh at the Bolton Board of Education, 222 Bolton Center Road, Bolton, Connecticut 06043, or via email at hr@boltonct.gov. The solicitation specifies Free On Board Destination delivery terms, with payment terms to be proposed by vendors. No specific evaluation criteria beyond creative and qualified vendor selection are detailed in the solicitation materials.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement materials. The project includes coordination with water main infrastructure work at Memorial Field, requiring bidders to account for all water system modifications, regulatory compliance with Connecticut Department of Public Health and Connecticut DEEP regulations, and associated permitting and inspection requirements. The estimated total contract value has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documentation, and no specific budget range is provided to prospective bidders.