Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Newton, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The project consists of approximately 9.0 acress of renovation and upgrades to the athletic and recreation spaces at the 24.9-acre Albemarle Playground/Field (also known as Russell J. Halloran Sports and Recreation Complex, located at 250 Albemarle Road, Newton, MA 02460, as specified in plans and in accordance with Project Manual. Proposed work includes accessibility improvements, stormwater runoff management, overall recreational upgrades, and public safety improvements. Specific athletics improvements include additional of 70 x 120 yard Multiuse Synthetic Turf Field, renovation of the Burke Baseball Field, an U-12 Multiuse Field overlay at Burke, six new pickleball courts and one basketball court, and renovations to Cole Softball Field. The electrical system is planned to be consolidated and upgraded to support new sports lighting for all new and renovated fields and court and new pedestrian throughout the limit of work. In addition, the irrigation system will be upgraded and a new well will be added. Along the park's eastern side, a new multiuse trail will be constructed and ADA-compliant pathways will be added throughout to connect amenities with the surrounding sidewalk network. Stormwater upgrades include an R-Tank system and improved stormwater drainage system from Craft Street and to Cheesecake Brook. Additionally, stormwater improvements, erosional controls and planting are planned for the banks of the Cheesecake Brook, which is bounded by Albemarle Road north and south. Bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Contract Documents shall make a written request to the Chief Procurement Officer, at purchasing@newtonma.gov or via facsimile (617) 796-1227. The City will only answer such requests if received by Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12:00 noon