Watsessing Park Playground Improvements

This award contracts Picerno‑Giordano Construction to perform a comprehensive playground renovation at Watsessing Park, Essex County, NJ. The work includes demolition of existing equipment, site grading, installation of new play structures, surfacing, safety fencing, and related civil works, all to be completed within a 120‑day performance period. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price award of $1.589 M, funded by the County’s Department of Public Works, and was awarded through an open competitive bidding process. • Scope: demolition, civil site work, installation of new playground equipment and safety surfacing. • Schedule: contract start 16 Jul 2025, completion required by 13 Nov 2025 (≈120 calendar days). • Funding: $1,589,900 awarded to a single vendor (Picerno‑Giordano Construction) under a fixed‑price arrangement.