Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Requests for Further Information: March 18, 2024 @ 4:00 PM Requests for information or clarification must be made electronically to the attention of: David Taylor, Project Leader E-mail: dtaylor@pawtucketri.gov AND Tim Gerrish, RLA - Landscape Architect E-mail: tim@gardner-gerrish.com Please reference the RFP number on all correspondence. Answers to questions received, if any, will be posted on the internet as an addendum to this bid solicitation on or before March 21, 2024 @12:00 PM. Scope of Work 4.1 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 H. In general terms, the location of the Project can be described as follows: o Located next to the basketball court in Payne Park, West Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in front of basketball court in San Bento Park, Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island and the grass island on Randall Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. o Portions of the following properties: o Assessor's Plat (A.P.) ##, Lots ### o 225 West Avenue, (Address is approximate). Site is in front of basketball court and adjacent to playground on the Jefferson Avenue side. o 156 Randall Street, (Address is approximate). Site is entire grass island. o 509 Smithfield Avenue, (Address is approximate). Site is in the front of the park facility on corner of Smithfield Avenue and Morris Avenue. Prevailing Wage Requirements Bidders are advised that payment of the local prevailing wage, as established by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, is a requirement of this project, as outlined in Appendix B. A copy of the current prevailing wage decision is included in this document as Appendix C. Where a contract will be entered pursuant to competitive bidding procedures, a modification, notice of which is published on the Wage Determination web site or in the Federal Register less than 10 days before the opening of bids shall be effective unless the agency finds that there is not a reasonable time still available before bid opening to notify bidders of the modification and a report of the finding is inserted in the contract file. Bidders are expected to account for the prevailing wage rates applicable to this project in the formulation of their bid All contractors and sub-contractors are required to use the Rhode Island Certified Weekly Payroll and the RI Statement of Compliance form. Use of company payroll forms or other state (MA, CT, etc.) forms is not acceptable. Only employees of the contractor should be listed on the RI Certified Weekly Payroll forms. Subcontractors must do their own separate RI Certified Weekly Payroll form listing all of their workers working on the Prevailing Wage job-site. Federal forms may be used for Department of Transportation projects only. However, if a complaint is being investigated, the DLT will require the contractor under investigation to resubmit the requested payroll information on the Rhode Island Certified Weekly Payroll form for all hours worked on that Department of Transportation project being investigated. Project Overview The City of Pawtucket ("DPW" or the "Owner") is seeking proposals from qualified and licensed general contractors (GC) to provide construction services as required to make improvements to three (3) existing parks located on West Avenue, Randall Street and Smithfield Ave, in the City of Pawtucket. o Purpose: This project has been commissioned for the purpose of providing residents with a shade structure over the Payne park seating area, an agility course, ADA accommodations, seating & landscaping improvements at Moore park and a shade structure and seating accommodations at San Bento Park. o Project Scope: The GC shall complete the requirements outlined in the Construction Contract Documents ("CDs") attached hereto as appendices G & H, 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. Project Background This project is being funded by the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and the City Recreation Bond. Permits may be required per the plans and specifications and as required by the local/state/federal agency. Dig Safe of the work site(s) is required prior to any excavation being performed. The City of Pawtucket has pre-purchased all equipment (shade structures, agility equipment, benches & tables) and has it stored at 100 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI. The selected GC will be required to pick up equipment from this location and deliver to the site.