Mills Pond Park Splash-Pad Design/Build Project

The Town of Canton, Connecticut is soliciting bids for a Design/Build project to replace the existing wading pool at Mills Pond Park with a new splash pad located at 14 East Hill Road. The procurement is structured as a comprehensive design and construction services contract, requiring a qualified company to provide complete end-to-end project delivery, including all necessary design, engineering, and construction services. The selected Design-Builder will be responsible for furnishing all fees, materials, fixed equipment, labor, and services required to complete the project according to the General Specifications. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Mills Pond Park, with a vendor Q&A session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST on the same day. Sealed bids must be submitted with one original and one copy to the Chief Administrative Officer's Office at Canton Town Hall by January 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST, at which time the bids will be publicly opened. Interested vendors must demonstrate their ability to deliver a comprehensive splash pad replacement project, including design and construction expertise.

While the solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, the procurement appears open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The RFP does not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the project. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor in their proposal. The project contact is Melissa Denton at the Town of Canton, who can be reached at 860-693-7841 or mdenton@townofcantonct.org. The contract opportunity is located in Hartford County and is specifically focused on replacing the existing wading pool with a modern splash pad facility at Mills Pond Park.