Fellows Park and Gerrity Park Site Work

The City of Scranton is soliciting separate sealed bids from qualified general contractors to perform comprehensive site‑work improvements at Fellows Park and Gerrity Park. The work encompasses mobilization, demolition, tree relocation, excavation, grading, installation of erosion controls, concrete curbs, walkways, playground under‑drainage, stone base, geotextile fabric, engineered wood‑fiber safety surfacing, fence installation, and extensive lawn restoration. The contractor must coordinate with certified playground‑equipment installers, provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, bonds, and inspections, and complete the project by December 31 2026. Bids are submitted electronically via the City’s e‑procurement portal; a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for August 24 2026. • Contract type: Invitation to Bid for public‑works construction. • Estimated contract value: roughly $0.8 M – $2 M (based on quantity of line‑items). • Required qualifications: Minimum 5 years experience, valid City of Scranton contractor’s license, bid bond (10 % of contract), performance and payment bonds (100 %). • Insurance: Minimum $1 M general liability, $500 k property, $1 M professional liability, workers’ comp, automobile liability, and additional insured status. • Key dates: Release 19 Aug 2026, Pre‑bid 24 Aug 2026, Questions 27 Aug 2026, Bid submission 31 Aug 2026 10:00 am. • Project duration: Approximately 4 months of field work.