Description
The Town of Old Saybrook is seeking a qualified contractor to execute a comprehensive site‑improvement program at the Ferry Road Soccer Field. The work includes extensive earthwork, sub‑drainage installation, new irrigation system, parking‑lot reconstruction, storm‑drain upgrades, landscaping, and related structural and electrical components. The contract is funded jointly by the State of Connecticut (STEAP grant) and the Town, with a total project budget of $890,649 and a construction cost estimate of $740,597. The successful bidder must provide bid, performance, and payment bonds, comply with prevailing‑wage and small‑business participation requirements, and adhere to strict environmental and safety standards.
• Site preparation: removal of existing topsoil and irrigation, excavation, grading, and installation of a 9‑in. granular base/sub‑drainage layer.
• Utility upgrades: new storm‑drain piping, water‑distribution improvements, electrical conduit for a scoreboard, and installation of bollard lighting.
• Surface works: replacement of the parking lot, curbs, sidewalks, and installation of a composting toilet, shed, and scoreboard support structures.
• Landscaping: topsoil placement, sod, tree and shrub planting, erosion‑control measures, and a bio‑retention basin.
• Administrative: mandatory bid bond (5 % of bid), performance/payment bonds (100 % of contract), compliance with Connecticut Statute 31‑57b, and small‑business subcontractor goals.