Parks: RFQ - Skate Park Construction Firms

Location:	New Hampshire
Posted:	Mar 13, 2026
Due:	Apr 2, 2026
Agency:	City of Manchester
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	FY26-650-32
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Timothy J. Clougherty

Public Works Director

Owen P. Friend-Gray, P.E.

Deputy Public Works Director

Mark Gomez

Chief of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery

City of Manchester

Commission

Colin Manning, Chair

Erin Loomis Laughlin, Secretary

Thomas Bozoian

Jen Drociak

David Flurey

Department of Public Works

Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division

REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION

Skatepark Construction Firms

Wolfe Park Renovation

The City of Manchester, New Hampshire, Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Division is soliciting

Statements of Qualifications from specialized, experienced skatepark construction firms for

prequalification to build a 20,000-square-foot, cast-in-place concrete skatepark as part of Wolfe

Park’s renovation. Firms determined to be qualified through this process will be included in the bid

package for General Contractor services anticipated for public release in April 2026. The selected

General Contractor will be required to subcontract with one of the prequalified skatepark builders

for the skatepark construction portion of the project.

Wolfe Park’s renovation will include significant asphalt and sidewalk improvements, drainage and

stormwater upgrades, demolition of existing failing infrastructure, and park-wide site enhancements.

The skatepark construction will occur within the broader General Contract but will require specialty

expertise.

Location of Services

Wolfe Park, Harvell Rd, Manchester, NH 03102

Scope of Work – Skatepark Constructor FY26-650-32

The prequalified Skatepark Constructor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials,

equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to construct the 20,000-square-foot cast-in-

place concrete skatepark in accordance with stamped Construction Documents prepared by a

Skatepark Designer.

The responsibilities of the Skate Park Constructor will include, but are not limited to:

• Full skatepark-area site layout per design documents.

• Grading and earthwork within skatepark limits.

• Plumbing rough-ins related to skatepark features, where applicable.

• Form setting, edge forms, coping placement, and all specialty concrete formwork.

• Fabrication and installation of rebar and structural steel reinforcement.

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• Concrete placement, including shotcrete or cast-in-place methods, depending on design

specifications.

• Concrete finishing, including precision shaping, trowel work, and skatepark-quality surface

finishing.

• Curing, sealing, painting, and caulking as required to complete the facility to industry standards.

Work Outside of Skatepark Constructor Scope (Performed by Others):

• Removal of organic materials (e.g., grass, topsoil).

• Import, placement, and compaction of landscaping fill beyond the skatepark footprint.

• Installation of park amenities, including lighting, seating, pathways, parking, fencing, and any

drainage elements outside the skatepark construction limits.

The City anticipates construction of the skatepark occurring from April to October 2027,

following site preparation work by the General Contractor.

Prequalification Submission Requirements

Interested firms must submit a complete Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) including:

1. Company Profile

2. Legal business name, address, and contact information.

3. Years in business and organizational structure.

a. Skate park specialist must have a minimum of 10 years of consistent skate park

construction experience as verified by the client.

4. Location of nearest field office.

5. Demonstrated Skatepark Construction Experience

a. A minimum of three (3) completed cast-in-place concrete skateparks of comparable

scale (15,000 sq. ft. or greater).

b. Project summaries including size, scope, client, year completed, and project photos.

c. Description of specialized skatepark-specific construction techniques.

6. Project Team Qualifications

a. Key personnel resumes (project manager, superintendent, lead concrete finisher).

b. On-site project superintendent must have at least 10 years of experience in skate park

construction.

c. The construction team is to be comprised of dedicated, long-term skate park users to

verify that the construction meets the specific intent of the design.

d. Experience with precision concrete work and skatepark-grade finishing.

7. Capacity and Resources

a. Equipment list relevant to skatepark construction.

b. Statement of firm availability during the April–October 2027 construction window.

8. Safety Record

a. OSHA 300 logs for the last three years.

b. Description of company safety program.

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9. References

a. Contact information for at least three recent clients for similar skatepark projects.

10. Submittal

a. Interested parties may download prequalification forms from the City's Purchasing Department

website free of charge at https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Purchasing/Forms-and-

Documents.

Evaluation Criteria

Firms will be evaluated on:

• Demonstrated depth of cast-in-place skatepark construction experience.

• Technical competence and qualifications of the project team.

• Proven performance in delivering high-quality skatepark concrete work.

• Ability to meet schedule requirements for the 2027 construction season.

• Safety record and documented quality-control practices.

Only firms meeting the City’s evaluation standards will be included in the prequalified list.

The City of Manchester is an equal opportunity/affirmative action agency. All qualified Respondents

will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital

status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic testing results, physical or mental disability, or

veteran status.

The Division will receive questions and prequalification at the DPW office, 475 Valley St., Manchester,

NH 03103, or via email, Kwaldo@manchesternh.gov, on or before or at Thursday, April 2, 2026, 1:00

PM, Attention: Kate Waldo, Park Projects Manager.

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CITY OF MANCHESTER

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS

ION ST

CONFIDENTIAL

Date:

Contractor Name: ____________________________

Address:

____________________________________________________

Telephone:

E-Mail Address:

PROJECT NAME:

___________

NOTES:

1. Nothing in the “Rules and Regulations Governing the Prequalification of Construction

Contractors shall be construed as depriving the Department of the right to reject any

bid where, in the opinion of the Department, other circumstances and developments

have changed the qualification or responsibility of the Bidder.

2. The City reserves the right to extend prequalification for similar projects advertised

within one year of initial prequalification.

3. The City reserves the right to reject incomplete applications.

Date Received:

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Date Approved:

Prequalification Statement

6/18/2021

1. How many years has your organization been in business as a general

contractor under your present business name?

Company is a(n)  Corporation

 Co-Partnership

 Individual

2. If a corporation, answer this:

Capital paid in cash:

When incorporated:

In what state:

President’s Name:

Vice President’s Name:

Secretary’s Name:

Treasurer’s Name:

3. If a co-partnership, answer this:

Date of organization:

Is partnership  general,  limited, or  association?

List the names & addresses of partners:

4. Provide a list of construction projects your organization has underway on this

date. List must include the following information for each project.

Description of Contract

Name, Address, and Phone Number of Owner

Amount of Contract

Total Value of Uncompleted Work

Total of Uncompleted Work to be Done by Subcontractor

Completion Date

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Prequalification Statement

6/18/2021

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