Mulcahy Field Improvements - Phase II / DPWP (ARPA)

The City of Worcester contracted a single prime contractor to modernize Mulcahy Field, a municipal athletic park, using ARPA funding. The scope includes demolition of existing amenities, grading, drainage improvements, construction of a new basketball court, installation of chain‑link fencing, lighting and electrical work, security‑camera infrastructure, concrete flatwork, and bituminous paving, as well as associated site furnishings. The bid was a sealed‑bid, fixed‑price competition with a 5 % bid‑bond requirement and performance/pay bonds equal to the contract sum. The contract is time‑sensitive, requiring substantial completion within 90 days of notice to proceed, and includes liquidated‑damage penalties for delays. • New basketball court, drainage, and site grading • Chain‑link fence, lighting, security cameras, and fiber‑optic cabling • Concrete flatwork, asphalt paving, and various site furnishings • 5 % bid security; performance and payment bonds; ARPA‑related Davis‑Bacon and Buy‑American compliance