Description
The City of Charleston is seeking qualification packages from General Contractors for the JRBP Field Improvements project. The project involves removing and restructuring the playing field system and underlying utilities for the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark. The work includes removing existing turf and subsurface materials, replacing the field drainage and irrigation systems, and adding perimeter drainage piping and catch basins. The City is pre-qualifying contractors prior to bidding, and only those with significant experience in sports field construction will be allowed to bid. The project is expected to start in mid to late October 2026 and must be completed by February 1, 2027.
• The project requires contractors to have experience in sand-based baseball field installations.
• The project requires contractors to have a project superintendent with at least the same qualifications as the company.
• The project requires contractors to provide a list of professional designers or owners as references for like projects.
• The project requires contractors to submit a completed AIA Document A305-1986 "Contractors Qualification Statement" along with supplemental information.
• The project has a construction cost budget that is yet to be determined.