Description
The City of Madison is soliciting bids for the design‑build installation of new playground equipment, nature‑play features, benches, safety surfacing, underdrain, and asphalt paths at five municipal parks (James Madison, Marshall, Eastmorland, Orton, and Heifetz). The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment, coordinate utility protection, comply with erosion‑control and tree‑protection requirements, and meet a Small Business Enterprise goal of 15 % of the total bid price. A 5 % bid bond is required and the contract is subject to Best‑Value thresholds.
• Scope includes excavation, underdrain installation, geotextile placement, concrete pads, asphalt paving, and full playground equipment installation.
• SBE pre‑bid meeting (virtual) on 9 Sept 2026; SBE application due the same day.
• Bid submission deadline 10 Sept 2026 3 PM EDT, with bid bond options (certified check, biennial bond, or paper bond).
• Work must commence within seven days of award notification and be completed by 16 July 2027.