Patriots park revitalization – playground replacement

The Town of Coventry, Connecticut, in Litchfield County, is soliciting sealed proposals for the Patriots Park Revitalization – Playground Replacement project (STEAP Grant Project No. 2023-032-149). This design-build procurement involves the development and construction of a new inclusive playscape for children ages 5-12, featuring playground equipment, poured-in-place rubberized safety surfacing, a 4-foot chain link fall protection fence, and a project funding sign. The contract value is $280,000, and bidders must submit comprehensive Design-Build Proposals that include equipment specifications, detailed rubberized surface design with plans and renderings, installation and cleanup services, a one-year warranty, and a project schedule. The Town's Public Works Department will prepare the site to subgrade elevation prior to construction. Sealed proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. local time on April 23, 2026, to the Town Manager's Office at Town Hall, 1712 Main Street, Coventry, Connecticut. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Patriots Park site to review STEAP grant requirements and allow bidders to assess site conditions. The project is anticipated to commence on or about June 1, 2026, with a 30-calendar-day completion deadline. All bidders must submit a 10% bid bond, a non-collusion form, and the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report.

The contract is subject to state contract compliance requirements including a 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside and a 6.25% Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) set-aside, with minority and women-owned business enterprises specifically encouraged to apply. The successful bidder must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract value and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Umbrella Liability insurance. Connecticut prevailing wage requirements apply to this contract. Liquidated damages of $750 per day will be assessed for failure to complete the project within the 30-day period, though consideration may be given for excessive weather delays. The Town reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive technical defects, and award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder. Proposals may not be withdrawn within 60 days after the bid opening date. For additional information or clarifications, interested vendors should contact Todd Penney, Town Engineer, at 860-742-4078 or tpenney@coventry-ct.gov.