Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Laconia, New Hampshire. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The Scope of Work is intended to give a basic description of the work to be performed the materials to be supplied, and the tasks to be completed by the contractor. It is intended to give the contractor a general overview of the project requirements. The successful contractor shall supply all equipment, materials and labor required for accessible mats to get to structures for ADA compliance. 1. Filter fabric for 8,000 sq. feet 2. Four hundred (400) yards of certified playground wood fiber mulch. 3. Wood fibers to be delivered to site. 4. Installation of ninety (90) mats and zip ties according to a layout plan provided by Ben Shaffer and installation instructions. 5. Installation of filter fabric and wood fibers in approximate area of 8,000 sq. feet. The City of Laconia Parks and Recreation Department is seeking Proposals for Levitt Park Playground Surfacing. Proposals will be received at the City of Laconia, Purchasing Office, 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246 Responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with your company's identification and labeled "Leavitt Park Playground Surfacing. The City of Laconia reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or any part thereof, to waive any formality in the process, and to accept the proposal considered to be in the best interest of the City. Failure to submit all information called for may be sufficient grounds for disqualification. The City of Laconia reserves the right to cancel this request at any time for any reason. Scope of Work The Scope of Work is intended to give a basic description of the work to be performed the materials to be supplied, and the tasks to be completed by the contractor. It is intended to give the contractor a general overview of the project requirements. The successful contractor shall supply all equipment, materials and labor required for accessible mats to get to structures for ADA compliance. 1. Filter fabric for 8,000 sq. feet 2. Four hundred (400) yards of certified playground wood fiber mulch. 3. Wood fibers to be delivered to site. 4. Installation of ninety (90) mats and zip ties according to a layout plan provided by Ben Shaffer and installation instructions. 5. Installation of filter fabric and wood fibers in approximate area of 8,000 sq. feet. General Conditions 1. The submitting of a proposal by the Contractor is a representation that the Contractor has become familiar with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed. 2. The term "Work" means the services required to complete the Work, and includes all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and services provided, or to be provided, to fulfill the Contractor's obligations. 3. All tradesmen shall be thoroughly experienced in the particular class of work upon which employed and the work and finished product shall be of a first-class quality. Employees of the contractor shall perform work that conforms to standard, state-of-the-art practices for this class and type of work. Once the project installation begins, by the execution of an Agreement, all work by the Contractor shall be completed in the most expedient manner possible. 4. The Contractor shall supervise and direct the work using the Contractor's best skill and attention. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for and have control over means, methods, and techniques for all portions of the work under the contract. 5. The Contractor shall be responsible to protect the worksite from any and all damages resulting from the work. 6. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Local safety and OSHA safety regulations. The Contractor bears the sole responsibility for protecting persons and property from injury or damage relating to the performance of this Contract. Bonding Performance and Payment Bonds are required when a construction or service contract is awarded in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). The following bonds or security shall be delivered to the City and shall become binding on the parties upon the execution of the contract: (1) A performance bond satisfactory to the City, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Hampshire or otherwise secured in a manner satisfactory to the City, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the price specified in the contract for the full term of the contract; and (2) A payment bond satisfactory to the City, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Hampshire or otherwise secured in a manner satisfactory to the City, for the protection of all persons supplying labor and material to the contractor or its subcontractors for the performance of the work provided in the contract. The bond shall be in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the price specified in the contract for the full term of the contract. 1. A brief description of the firm and its related experience in similar projects including appropriate summaries of projects. 2. A minimum of two (2) references, with contact information, from customers who have contracted similar services. 3. Anticipated Schedule of Work. 4. A comprehensive cost proposal Selection and Evaluation Criteria After receipt of proposals, the City will evaluate the proposals and will use the following criteria in its evaluation: 1. Qualifications of the vendors. Considered in this category will be the: o Relevant experience of the vendor in installation and construction. o Reputation of the firm based on references. 2. Technical approach of the proposal to include responsiveness to meet or exceed the general specifications. 3. Proposed cost. Proposal evaluation criteria will be rated on a scale from (1) to (5), with (5) being the best. The firm with the highest proposal ranking (maximum of 20) will be selected to perform the services. If for some reason an agreement with the highest ranked firm cannot be reached the City will try to reach an agreement with the next highest ranked firm, and so on until an acceptable agreement is executed. Correspondence Please direct any questions to: Gina Roy or Amy Lovisek Purchasing Specialist Parks & Recreation Director City of Laconia City of Laconia groy@laconianh.gov Alovisek@laconianh.gov