Wilbur Cross High School Tennis Courts

The City of New Haven, Connecticut, is seeking bids for the Wilbur Cross High School Tennis Courts project, solicitation #2025-IFB-261, which involves comprehensive renovation of existing tennis and pickleball courts located at Wilbur Cross High School. The project requires installation of new courts by removing existing posts and footings, installing new concrete footings with PVC sleeves, and implementing a multi-layer court surface system using the California Sports Surfaces System. Specific deliverables include court patch binder for surface crack repair, geotextile membrane installation, bituminous concrete layering, acrylic resurfacer, stain blocker, line painting, and replacement of chain link fencing and court nets. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid responses due by September 24, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract term is one year with potential renewal options, and the City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, reserving the right to reject any or all submissions.

The procurement includes several compliance requirements for potential bidders, including equal employment opportunity standards, apprentice hiring mandates (minimum 15% workforce), and adherence to the City of New Haven's Living Wage Ordinance. Contractors must comply with workforce diversity standards and submit comprehensive qualifications, including financial statements and tax identification. Penalties for non-compliance range from $750 to $4,000 per violation, with most infractions charged at 1-2% of the contract amount. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires compliance with federal wage rates, with minimum hourly wages established at $17.75 for contracts entered after January 30, 2022. Pre-award conferences are mandatory, with associated fees ranging from $100 to $4,000 depending on contract value. Though a precise budget is not specified, the comprehensive technical specifications and multi-stage renovation process suggest a significant municipal investment in upgrading the high school's athletic facilities.