Lake View Playground Improvements / DPRC

The City of Worcester is contracting the design‑build reconstruction of the Lake View Playground, including demolition, earthworks, new basketball court with lighting, new playground with rubber surfacing, site lighting, electrical service, storm‑water controls, bituminous and concrete flatwork, chain‑link fencing, tree plantings, and irrigation. The project is a sealed‑bid, public‑works contract awarded to JAM Corporation, with a projected cost of roughly $2 million and a schedule from July 2026 to May 2027. • Scope covers full site preparation, utility installation, concrete, asphalt, playground equipment, lighting, fencing, landscaping, and associated appurtenances. • Contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award under full and open competition. • Required compliance includes Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rules, MWBE participation goals, wage‑theft certification, and extensive bonding/insurance.