Windermere Fields #2 and #3

The Town of Vernon, Connecticut is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the construction of two soccer fields within a recreation complex located at 60 Windermere Avenue in Ellington, Connecticut. The project involves comprehensive site development, including construction staking, grading of subsoils and topsoil, installation of drainage structures, sediment and erosion control measures, raking, hydroseeding/mulching, and other incidental construction activities. Responding firms must demonstrate proven experience in providing such services and adhere to industry-standard requirements for soccer field construction. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a solicitation period running from June 3, 2022, to July 7, 2022, at 11:00 AM EDT. A vendor question and answer period was established from June 3 to June 28, 2022, with answers to inquiries to be posted by June 30, 2022. Potential bidders were required to direct all questions to David Smith, the Town Engineer, via email.

While the procurement documents do not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the project is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation materials. The RFP does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range, and there are no explicit requirements regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation. The project is fully funded and directed by the Town of Vernon, despite being physically located within the corporate limits of the Town of Ellington. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. No information was provided about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration, and the solicitation did not outline specific evaluation criteria beyond the requirement of demonstrated experience in similar construction projects.