Willow Brook Park Tennis Court Rehabilitation

The City of New Britain, Connecticut is requesting bids for the rehabilitation of Willow Brook Park Tennis Court, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Office of the Purchasing Department, City Hall. This project is funded through LOTCIP, which restricts local bidder preferences under the City's Code of Ordinances.

The scope consists of replacing existing asphalt tennis courts with post-tensioned concrete courts, reclaiming the existing surface and pouring new concrete in place, and replacing surrounding sidewalks to maintain ADA accessibility. The project is subject to Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-57b and federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, with weekly payroll submissions and compliance with all applicable state and federal labor standards mandatory.

The contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and substantially complete all work within 120 calendar days, with work prosecuted continuously excluding the winter season from December 1 through March 31. Liquidated damages are set at $850 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to ten percent of the total bid amount. The selected contractor must submit a Performance Bond and Labor & Material Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount at signing.

Insurance requirements include General Liability ($4 million general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($2 million), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and an Umbrella policy ($1 million). Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on total base bid price. Bid documents and plans are available for download from the City website beginning August 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with complete sets available for review at the Office of the Public Works Department, Room 501.