Site work and new construction of a playground / park / athletic field in Swanzey, New Hampshire. Completed plans call for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field; and for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The Town of Swanzey (the Town) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (Architects) for the site assessment and architectural phase 1 design for a Public bathroom to serve The Richardson Park recreational area at Swanzey Lake located at 60 East Shore Rd. For more information interested parties can contact Code Enforcement Officer Mike Jasmin. Summary & Background The Richardson Park and its 7 acres was donated to the Town of Swanzey in 1904 by Nathan Henry and Mary A. Richardson. Among the conditions it was accepted with was ...that the town put the same in tasteful condition... the bathrooms in the current structure which was donated in 1921 by Nettie M. Stone fail the definition of tasteful by every measure. Our goal is to have a structure that houses 5 new restrooms, a rinse station and mechanical room. The large existing pavilion structure is an attractive and simple shingle style building and the Town would want the bathrooms to complement its history and place. The goal of these designs is to get budget prices to allow for a request(s) for funding and still leave space for contractor input. Scope of Work / Specification of Material Create architectural elevations and floor plans for a structure that contains 2 generous sized family restrooms consider 2 toilets double sinks at both and adult and child height, bench(s) baby changing stations and the like. 3 "Plus sized" ADA restrooms also to include a bench double height sink or approved steps. A mechanical room to house electric panel, pressure tank and the like. Practical, well-reasoned variations will be considered. General Information Award of Contract- It is the policy of the Town of Swanzey that contracts are awarded only to responsible vendors. In order to qualify as responsible, a prospective vendor must meet the following standards as they relate to this request: have adequate financial resources for performance or have the ability to obtain such resources as required during performance; have the necessary experience, organization, technical and professional qualifications, skills and facilities; be able to comply with the proposed or required time of completion or performance schedule; and have a demonstrated satisfactory record of performance. Approved Alternates - All specified materials are subject to "approved equal" submissions, all approved equal submissions need to have complimentary manufacturer supplied specification data. Selection- It is the policy of the Town of Swanzey to select vendors on the basis of the best overall value to the Town. Some of the factors considered when determining the best overall value are: Price, Quality, Warranty, Service, Availability, Past Performance with the Town of Swanzey, and References. Pricing-All prices should include all labor and material costs, and any discounts offered. Governing law -All contracts entered into by the Town shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Hampshire. Any claims arising out of the contract shall be brought only in the Cheshire County Superior Court. Payment -The Town and the Bidder may mutually agree to intermediary payments at stages of completion of the project. At least one quarter (1/4) of the total cost will be retained until the project is 100% completed. Insurance - The successful Bidder, prior to the execution of the contract, must produce a certificate of insurance, naming the Town an Additionally Named Insured, for the following types and levels of coverage: Workers Compensation Statutory Automobile and Equipment $1 Million/$2 Million Property Damage $1 Million/$2 Million General Liability $1 Million/$2 Million The Town of Swanzey reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or accept the proposal the Town deems to be in its best interest, regardless of the lowest proposal amount. The Town reserves the right to request additional data or information or a presentation in support of written proposals, however the Town may award a contract based on the offers received, without additional submissions. The proposal should be submitted on the most favorable terms, from all aspects, which the Bidder can submit. The Town reserves all rights to negotiate with the Bidder of its choice based not solely upon cost, but on the qualifications and ability of the Bidder to perform, consistent with the Town's intent, requirements, time schedule, and funds availability. The Town further reserves the right to: Not award a contract for the requested services; Waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposals; Accept the proposal deemed to be the most beneficial to the public and the Town; Negotiate and accept, without advertising, the proposal of any other company in the event a contract cannot be successfully negotiated with the selected firm; and Retain products submitted by companies for its own use at its sole discretion. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Code Enforcement Officer, Mike Jasmin 603-352-7411 extension 105 or 603-209-4068.