Project Shade – Chicopee

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting bids for “Project Shade” at Chicopee Memorial State Park. The work includes designing and constructing two timber bench shelters and a medium‑size pavilion, upgrading accessible parking, installing picnic tables, benches, fencing, and establishing lawn and meadow plantings. The contractor must be pre‑qualified by MassDOT in Recreational Facilities, comply with MBE (10 %), WBE (14 %), and VOBE (3 %) participation goals, and adhere to a 225‑day schedule with $500 per day liquidated damages for overruns. Bidders must submit a 5 % bid deposit and follow DCR’s electronic bid process. • Construct timber pavilion and two bench shelters per detailed plans. • Provide accessible parking improvements, picnic furnishings, and site‑wide erosion and landscaping work. • Meet minority, women, and veteran business‑enterprise participation targets and submit required quarterly workforce reports. • Complete the project within 225 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed; liquidated damages apply for delays.