The City of Worcester is constructing a new softball field and related park amenities at Great Brook Valley Park. The scope includes demolition of an existing field, extensive earthwork, installation of a precast concrete retaining wall, new electrical service, irrigation, sod installation, sport lighting, concrete flatwork, bituminous paving, chain‑link fencing, and associated site furnishings. The work must be substantially completed by 30 May 2026, with a performance‑bond and payment‑bond required at 100 % of the contract price. The award was made to M.J. Cataldo, Inc. under a sealed‑bid, firm‑fixed‑price arrangement.
• Primary tasks: demolition, grading, retaining‑wall construction, lighting, irrigation, paving, fencing, and site furnishings.
• Contract sum (base + alternate) approx. $3.63 M; bid security 5 % required.
• Mandatory compliance with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rules, MWBE workforce goals, and extensive reporting (weekly payroll, quarterly MWBE tables, etc.).