Playground Inspections and Repairs- On-Call

City of New Haven is seeking qualified vendors to provide routine inspection and repair services for all Board of Education playgrounds across the district on an on‑call basis. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with a preference for businesses having a principal place of business in New Haven. Vendors must comply with the city’s Living‑Wage Ordinance (effective July 1 2026) and carry the required insurance and bonding. No contract dollar value is disclosed; pricing will be submitted as hourly or task‑based rates and evaluated under the lowest‑price award method. • Scope: Periodic safety inspections, minor to moderate equipment repairs, resurfacing, and documentation of work performed. • Procurement: Open IFB (2026‑IFB‑311) with electronic submission only via OpenGov; bid deadline March 5 2026, 3 PM. • Preference & Compliance: City‑based business preference, living‑wage rates $21.95/$22.95 /hr, required insurance (general liability $1 M/$2 M, workers’ comp, auto liability, etc.), and EEO pre‑award conference. • No major construction or new playground installations are included; the contract is “on‑call” with no fixed term or value disclosed.