Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Florence, South Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The City of Florence is accepting sealed bids from qualified vendors to upgrade four softball fields at the Freedom Florence Recreation Complex. *The value for this project is based on a financial range of $10,000 - $20,000. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. To upgrade the playing surfaces for the four (4) lower fields at the Freedom Florence Recreation Complex located at 1515 Freedom Boulevard, Florence, SC 29501. The project involves the preparation of infield skin surface areas for the fields listed herein. All bids are subject to the provisions of the conditions outlined in this document. Resurface of the lower four (4) Baseball/Softball infields at the complex: Baseball/Softball infields skin surface areas, to include 4 tons per field of calcined clay soil conditioner, turface, tilling and laser leveling of skin surface to remove any "lips or humps" around grass edges and maintain proper drainage. The final quantities per field to be determined by City of Florence Representative and the Contractor. Potential respondents may view the affected fields and gather information through measurements and/or photos which may assist in the final bid. Such site visits may be arranged by contacting Matt Owens, Complex Coordinator, 843-495-0288. 1. Contractor shall make ground preparation of the infield skin area by reverse tilling to a depth of 3" and adding 4 tons of calcined clay conditioner. Contractor shall meet with the City of Florence Representative on a per field basis to determine exact amounts when required. 2. Contractor shall re-grade the infield using laser leveling equipment to insure proper drainage and optimum playability for the upcoming season. Will add 1 load of field clay (minimum 17 tons) per field from American Materials or a pit that is approved by the City of Florence Staff. 3. Where skin and grass areas meet, the contractor shall properly edge these areas and uniformly shape them. Areas that have lips, bumps, or humps shall be removed. 4. Contractor shall check all bases for proper location and distance and shall make alignments. a. Install new home plates. b. Make sure base anchors are installed and in proper place for the following distances- 60ft and 70ft. 5. Contractor will install of Mound master Clay Brick or a true equivalent to batters boxes. The City of Florence shall determine if another product is acceptable as a true equivalent. 6. In the event a field requires more material to prepare properly as determined by City of Florence Representative and contractor, alternate costs per ton of material will be used to determine mutually agreed upon additional costs. 7. Cut down clay along transition edge and stockpile on infield for lip removal. Remove turf and excess soil of lips. Haul off this material. 8. All work must be coordinated with the City of Florence.