Playstead Park Tennis Resurfacing

The City of Medford, Massachusetts, through its Department of Public Works, is seeking sealed bids for the Playstead Park Tennis Resurfacing project located in Middlesex County. The procurement involves professional outside court construction of a tennis facility, specifically transforming an existing tennis court location into a three-court outdoor facility. Key deliverables include removing and disposing of existing fence and net systems, reclaiming existing pavement, laser grading, installing a new 10-foot high galvanized chain link fence, and applying acrylic resurfacer with court lines. Bidders must follow MassDOT Standard Specifications for materials and installation, with all final products subject to approval by the Medford DPW. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory site visit on October 3, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bidder questions due by October 9, 2025, at 10:00 am, and final bids required by October 15, 2025, at 10:00 am. The project has a completion deadline of June 30, 2026, and includes two alternate bid scopes: wall repairs and parking lot improvements. Bidders must demonstrate business experience, provide references, and submit required certifications.

The procurement includes provisions for minority and women-owned business participation, indicating potential set-aside or preference considerations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be required to comply with prevailing wage rates and adhere to local, state, and federal regulations. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements and provide performance bonds. The bid package requires detailed documentation of business qualifications, suggesting a competitive selection process that evaluates technical capabilities and past performance. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving court reconstruction, fencing, resurfacing, and potential alternate scopes—indicates a substantial capital investment. Prospective bidders must carefully review all documentation, particularly the MassDOT specifications and city requirements, to ensure full compliance with the project's technical and administrative standards.