Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

Requests for Further Information: APRIL 18, 2023, 2022 @ 2:00 PM Requests for information or clarification must be made electronically to the attention of: Michael Wilcox, Project Engineer E-mail: mwilcox@pawtucketri.com and: Tim Gardner, Gardner + Gerrish, Inc. E-mail: tim@gardner-gerrish.com Bidder is required to provide a bid surety in the form of a bid bond or certified check payable to the City of Pawtucket in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the bid price. Bidder is required to provide a performance and payment bond as outlined in the City's General Terms & Conditions of Purchase (Appendix B of this RFP) in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the bid price. The successful bidder will be required to furnish all insurance documentation as outlined in the attached Purchasing Rules & Regulations and General Terms & Conditions of Purchase. The bid process and resulting contract are subject to the Rules and Regulations and General Terms and Conditions of Purchase. Submission of a bid in response to this solicitation is acknowledgement and acceptance of these Rules and Regulations and General Terms and Conditions of Purchase. The City of Pawtucket reserves the right to award on the basis of cost alone, accept or reject any or all bids, and to act in its best interest including, but not limited to, directly negotiating with any vendor who submits a proposal in response to this RFP and to award a contract based upon the results of those negotiations alone. Proposals found to be technically or substantially non-responsive at any point in the evaluation process will be rejected and not considered further. The City of Pawtucket may, at its sole option, elect to require presentations(s) by bidders clearly in consideration for award. Location The location of the proposed construction activity ("the Project") is shown on the Site Plans Issued for Bid included in this RFP as Appendix G. In general terms, the location of the Project can be described as follows: o Located behind Carousel in Slater Memorial Park, Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. o Portions of the following properties: o Assessor's Plat (A.P.) 30, Lot 3 o 441 Newport Avenue, (Address is approximate). Site is in the rear of the park facility closer to the Armistice Blvd. entrance Plans Issued for Bid included in this RFP as Appendix G. In general terms, the location of the Project can be described as follows: o Located behind Carousel in Slater Memorial Park, Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. o Portions of the following properties: o Assessor's Plat (A.P.) 30, Lot 3 o 441 Newport Avenue, (Address is approximate). Site is in the rear of the park facility closer to the Armistice Blvd. entrance Project Overview The City of Pawtucket ("DPW" or the "Owner") is seeking proposals from qualified, duly licensed general contractors (GC) to provide construction services as required to reconstruct an existing dog park facility located in Slater Memorial Park, in the City of Pawtucket. o Purpose: This project has been commissioned for the purpose of providing residents an enclosed site to bring their dogs and allow them to run and exercise while not on a leash. The project is located behind the Carousel in Slater Memorial Park. o Project Scope: The GC shall complete the requirements outlined in the Construction Contract Documents ("CDs") attached hereto and meet the requirements outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP). o Project Schedule: If awarded a contract to provide professional services pursuant to this Solicitation, the GC shall complete the Project in accordance with the Schedule provided in Section 4.2. 3.2 Project Background This project is being funded by the City's Recreation Bond Funds. Permits are required per the plans and specifications and as required by the local/state/federal agency.