Repairs & Improvements to Frank DeLuca Field

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut is procuring comprehensive repairs and improvements to Frank DeLuca Field through sealed bid solicitation BID 2026-14. The project encompasses exterior and interior improvements to the concession and locker building, including new ceilings, lighting, finishes, facade repairs, and roof replacement; leveling and structural modifications to the existing pressbox including new foundations and structural steel work with bleacher alterations; new bleacher aisle lettering and seat numbering; and extensive sitework improvements including power washing, asphalt paving with stamped patterns, decking and railing systems, aluminum fencing, and bleacher fabric wraps and screening. Bidders must submit a five percent bid bond or equivalent security, evidence of insurance coverage (commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate limits, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and a $5,000,000 umbrella policy), a non-collusion affidavit, statement of qualifications, and references for five equivalent projects completed within the last three years. Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply if the total contract value exceeds $100,000, requiring Department of Labor wage certifications and mandatory 10-hour OSHA construction safety and health training for all personnel. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract award amount are required within seven business days of notification of award. Sealed bids must be submitted in physical form to Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615 by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid site meeting was held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM, vendor questions were accepted through January 7, 2026, and three addenda have been issued providing clarifications and modifications to the original solicitation, including a change to the bid opening date from January 20 to January 21, 2026.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations that can respond, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. The contract includes a mandatory $40,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions and changes to be used at the discretion of the architect and owner, with any unused portion credited back to the owner. Multiple add alternates are available for bidding, including bleacher screen wrap assemblies, chain-link fence replacement with black powder-coated aluminum picket fencing, decking and railing replacements using Azek materials, and stamped asphalt paving in three separate areas around the facility. The project award is anticipated for January 16, 2026, with a construction start date of February 2, 2026, substantial completion by May 29, 2026, and final closeout by June 30, 2026. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. No specific estimated total contract value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.