TOWN OF STRATHAM
Department of Public Works
70 Bunker Hill Avenue • Stratham, NH 03885 • 603-772-5550
ADDENDUM NO. 2
Issued: June 16, 2026
Town of Stratham – Department of Public Works
RFPs 05-26-01, 05-26-02, and 05-26-03
Stevens Park Pavilion, Parking Area Improvements, and Pickleball Courts
PICKLE BALL COURTS
Questions & Answers
1. Fencing
o All new fencing shall match existing tennis court fencing in height, appearance, and
general configuration.
o New fencing shall tie into the existing tennis court fence. Bidders may provide an
alternate price for replacement of the existing fencing.
o The waiting area shall be fully enclosed.
o Access to the courts shall be from the exterior only.
o Existing fencing consists of galvanized posts with black fabric.
o Windscreen shall be provided around the full perimeter of the pickleball court
fencing.
o Fence posts shall be sized appropriately to support the windscreen system.
o Chain link fabric shall be sized and specified as appropriate for pickleball court
applications.
2. Retaining Wall
o The retaining wall shown on the plans is part of this contract.
3. Underground Utilities
o Future underground utility infrastructure shown on the plans shall be included.
o Utility conduits shall terminate in field boxes.
o Conduit installation shall generally follow the Typical Utility Trench Detail shown on
the plans.
4. Asphalt Surface
o Selection of asphalt mix shall be at the contractor's discretion. Bidders may provide
alternate pricing for virgin mix if desired.
PARKING LOT / PAVING
Questions & Answers
1. Plan Coordination
o The Town is not providing additional delineation of work items between RFP
packages at this time. Bidders shall rely on the scope contained within each individual
RFP.
2. Parking Lot Reconstruction
o The existing parking lot shall be removed and repaved as shown on the plans.
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3. Fencing
o The proposed wooden fence between the parking lot and pickleball courts and fields
shown on the plans is not part of this project and will be completed separately.
4. Walkways and Curbing
o Walkways shall be asphalt.
o No granite curb is required adjacent to walkways unless otherwise directed.
5. Electrical and Lighting
o No light poles are included in this project.
o Any transformer location and associated requirements shall be coordinated through
the contractor's electrical design and installation approach.
PAVILION / RESTROOMS
Questions & Answers
1. General Project Information
o Permit fees will be waived by the Town.
o The Town has not established a project budget or completion date at this time.
Project timing and scope may be influenced by available funding.
o No allowance for unforeseen conditions is included at this time.
2. Building Design and Layout
o The contractor shall provide and coordinate all architectural, mechanical, electrical,
and plumbing design necessary to complete the project.
o Restroom layout, fixture counts, accessibility requirements, ventilation, electrical
distribution, lighting, finishes, accessories, and similar building components shall be
developed in coordination with the Town during final design and project planning.
o The Town reserves the right to finalize material selections, finishes, fixtures,
accessories, and related details following award.
3. Exterior Materials
o Exterior siding shall be determined during final design and planning.
o Roofing shall be Everlast OMNI Series bronze corrugated metal roofing, consistent
with other recent Town projects.
4. Structural and Geotechnical Requirements
o The General Contractor shall be responsible for geotechnical investigation and
verification of soil bearing capacity.
o Structural fill depths, footing subgrade preparation, and related recommendations
shall be determined by the contractor and/or design professionals as required.
o Questions regarding specific structural details have been referred to the project
engineer and will be addressed if additional information becomes available with the
engineers we’ve worked with on the project thus far.
5. Site Work and Utilities
o Grading around the pavilion shall be included in this contract.
o Water service routing may be modified as necessary.
o Utility connections shall terminate in the utility closet located between the restroom
areas.
o The mower storage area shown on the plans is no longer required and shall be
disregarded.
o Future utility extensions between the pavilion and pickleball courts remain under
review and will be finalized during project planning.
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