Upper Havemeyer Field Drainage Improvements

The Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, Department of Parks and Recreation issued Request for Bid (RFB) 7945 for comprehensive drainage improvements and field restoration at Upper Havemeyer Field. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform natural turf field construction, drainage system installation, irrigation system replacement, seed and sod application, and associated landscaping work. Deliverables include furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to complete the project in accordance with detailed engineering drawings and specifications prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. Key objectives encompass field surface preparation, loam and topsoil installation with filter fabric, rock excavation, dewatering operations, earthwork and compaction, precast manhole installation, polyethylene and reinforced concrete pipe installation, and PVC yard drain structure installation. Required qualifications include a minimum of five years of documented experience in natural turf field installation and irrigation system installation, with contractor responsibilities extending to maintaining construction schedules using Critical Path Method scheduling, obtaining necessary permits, coordinating with utility companies, and maintaining the work through a one-year warranty period. The sealed bid submission deadline is 11:00 AM on April 7, 2026, submitted to the Town of Greenwich Purchasing Department at Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the field location (290 Greenwich Avenue). Inquiries must be submitted in writing by 11:00 AM on March 19, 2026, to Daniel Centofanti, Procurement Specialist, at Daniel.Centofanti@greenwichct.gov or 203-622-7882. The project work is scheduled to commence on June 15, 2026, with completion required by September 11, 2026, and the bid validity period extends for 90 days from the deadline.

The Town of Greenwich is exempt from Federal and State taxes; therefore, pricing submissions shall include all costs with no Federal or State taxes added as a complete lump sum. Non-resident contractors must obtain verified status from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and provide verification with their bid, or the Town may withhold 5% of all payments. A Bid Bond equal to 5% of the total lump sum bid is required with each submission, and for bids exceeding $100,000, a Performance, Maintenance, and Payment Bond is required within seven days of award. Prevailing wage rates apply to the project per Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-53, with certified weekly payrolls mandatory. Insurance requirements include General Liability coverage of $2,000,000, Comprehensive Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, Excess Liability of $5,000,000, and Workers' Compensation per Connecticut statutes. The solicitation documents do not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of invoice and acceptance of services by the Town, with free on board destination delivery terms applicable. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids not in its best interest.