Outdoor Basketball Court Construction

The Town of West Springfield is requesting sealed bids for construction of an outdoor basketball court at West Springfield High School (425 Piper Road), with bids due October 6, 2026 by 11:00 a.m., and a pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for September 23 at 2:30 p.m. Prevailing wage under Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards applies, with rates ranging from approximately $27.74 to $151.53 per hour depending on construction classification.

The scope includes excavation and ground leveling; poured concrete full-court high school regulation basketball pad (approximately 90' by 56' including buffer zone); trenching and conduits for electrical and low-voltage cables; surface painting and line markings to high school regulations; two fixed basketball hoops at 10' height; 10-foot black chain link fence with access gate; up to four LED pole lighting units (Lusso Array Model LSO-M-T3-15L-4K-UNV-PTD-BK); and two digital watchdog cameras with fiber connection to the Teen Center data room. An existing adjacent walking path may require modification to accommodate court size.

The budget is $75,000. All work must be completed by June 30, 2027; failure to meet the deadline incurs a $500 per day penalty. The contract will be awarded within 30 days of bid opening, with an option for up to an additional 30-day extension by mutual agreement.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' continuous experience as a general contractor specializing in commercial and/or municipal outdoor athletic court construction and provide at least two municipal or government references for similar work. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% bid deposit in the form of a certified check, Treasurer's check, or bid bond. The successful bidder must provide Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each equal to 50% of the Contract Price, along with workers' compensation and public liability insurance. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses, arranging inspections, coordinating utility locates, and weekly certified payroll reporting under prevailing wage law. All bids remain firm for 60 days following bid opening. Questions are due in writing by 4:00 p.m. on September 28 to Jaime Flores, Procurement Administrator. Bids may be submitted electronically via Bidnet Direct or delivered in person to Town Hall.