Mill woods park multisport synthetic turf field

The Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQA) solicitation numbered TOW 2025-09 for design-build services to construct a new multisport synthetic turf field at Mill Woods Park, located at 154 Prospect Street. The project involves creating an approximately 100,000 square foot field with permanent markings and amenities to accommodate multiple sports, including football, soccer, field hockey, and boys' and girls' lacrosse. Qualified respondents can be construction companies, architectural/engineering consulting firms, or other entities capable of providing comprehensive design-build services through a single "Design-Build Team" approach. The solicitation opens on November 5, 2024, at 4:30 PM EST and closes on December 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, with a vendor Q&A period running from November 5, 2024, at 4:45 PM EST through November 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. Interested vendors must submit a comprehensive proposal demonstrating their ability to design and construct the multisport field, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside requirements or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure that would require integration. The documents do not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the project. Potential respondents will be evaluated based on their qualifications to serve as a comprehensive design-build team, with the Town seeking a single General Contractor capable of managing both the design and construction phases. The contact for questions and submissions is Julie Gerace at the Town of Wethersfield's purchasing department, who can be reached at 860-721-2861 or purchasing@wethersfieldct.gov. The procurement approach emphasizes a holistic, integrated solution for creating a high-quality multisport synthetic turf field that meets the recreational needs of the community.