Baseball Field Construction

The Outagamie County Purchasing Department issued a competitive sealed‑bid solicitation (RFP PP BF24) for the design‑build construction of a new 250‑foot baseball field at Plamann Park in Appleton, WI. The scope includes site grading, earthwork, concrete foundations, chain‑link fencing, back‑stop netting, foul‑pole installations, dugout roof structures, turf seeding/sodding, and a suite of optional alternates (chain‑link backstop, windscreen posts, fence caps, and dugout roof). Vinton Construction was the lowest responsible bidder and was awarded the contract. The contract follows AIA A101‑2017 and AIA A201‑2017 terms, requires a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds equal to the contract sum, and a 2‑year completed‑operations liability coverage. Key dates: bid due Feb 14 2024, bid opening Feb 15 2024, contract award Feb 15 2024, substantial completion Sep 16 2024 with liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion.