The City of Manchester contracted the renovation of the “D‑Zone” portion of the West High School track, a 400‑m athletic facility. The scope includes demolition of existing asphalt, trench‑drain replacement, milling, resurfacing with a resilient track system (Plexitrac® Accelerator), line marking, shot‑put landing renovation, and associated site utilities and drainage work. The project must be completed within the summer school break, beginning June 17 2026 and finishing by August 14 2026, with strict temperature and curing requirements. The award was made to R.A.D. Corp d/b/a R.A.D. Sports for a firm‑fixed price of $363,750. The solicitation followed a full and open competitive bidding process with a bid deadline of February 17 2026, and the contract is a standard municipal construction agreement with performance and payment bonds, retainage, liquidated damages, and a one‑year warranty.
• Scope: trench‑drain replacement, asphalt milling, resilient‑track surfacing, shot‑put area upgrade, drainage cleaning, and site management.
• Schedule: 8‑week construction window (June 17 – Aug 14 2026).
• Award: Single‑vendor firm‑fixed‑price contract valued at $363,750.