Toohig Playground Site Improvements

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking qualified contractors to rehabilitate the Toohig Playground in Dorchester. The work includes demolition of existing pavements and playground equipment, new concrete and bituminous paving, installation of poured‑in‑place rubber safety surfacing, new basketball courts, fencing, shade structures, benches, bike parking, water fountains, landscaping, and tree planting. The contractor must be pre‑qualified by MassDOT for recreational facilities, provide a 5 % bid deposit, and meet mandatory M/WBE/VOBE participation goals. The project must be completed within 150 calendar days of the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion. • Demolition, grading, utility protection, and new concrete/bituminous paving • Installation of rubber safety surfacing, new playground/fitness equipment, and site amenities (benches, bike racks, water fountain, basketball hoops) • Tree‑protection plan, landscaping, new plantings, and erosion‑control measures • Mandatory 6 % MBE, 10 % WBE, and 3 % VOBE participation, with weekly reporting requirements