Spellman Park Basketball Court Renovation Project

The Town of Stonington, Connecticut is requesting sealed bids for reconstruction of Spellman Park Basketball Courts at Spellman Drive, Pawcatuck, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site walkthrough occur September 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The Town encourages MBE/WBE and SBE participation but does not establish a hard set-aside or participation goal.

The scope comprises selective demolition of existing asphalt surfacing, guard rails, athletic lighting, and amenities, followed by installation of two new post-tensioned concrete basketball courts with new guard rails, athletic lighting, asphalt walks, perimeter grading, court surfacing and striping, and basketball hoops and posts. The central qualification filter is documented prior specific experience with at least five post-tensioned concrete basketball court projects (three or more full-size courts each) completed within the past five years; the same project superintendent must have managed all reference projects. A $20,000 allowance for electrical work is included in the bid sum at the owner's discretion.

The project is estimated to cost in excess of $100,000, triggering Connecticut Prevailing Wage Rate requirements for all onsite labor. Construction must commence no sooner than October 12, 2026 and be substantially completed by May 20, 2027, with final completion targeted for June 15, 2027. Bids are lump-sum and awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. Bidders must submit one original and two hard copies plus one electronic PDF copy, including a bid bond of five percent of the bid amount, performance and labor and material payment bonds each equal to one hundred percent of the contract price, proof of insurance with specified minimum limits, and AIA Document A305 Contractor's Qualification Statement. Questions are due September 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with final addenda posted by September 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to other than the lowest bidder, and negotiate terms.