Parks: Softball Field Renovations

Location:	New Hampshire
Posted:	Mar 20, 2026
Due:	Apr 23, 2026
Agency:	City of Manchester
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	FY26-650-34
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Softball Field and Associated Amenities Renovation

FY26-650-34

Invitation For Bids

General Notice

The Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Division of the City of Manchester is requesting Bids for

the construction of the following Project:

Softball Field and Associated Amenities Renovation

FY26-650-34

Time, Date, and Place for Receipt of Bids: Bids for the construction of the Project will be

received at the Department of Public Works located at 475 Valley Street, Manchester, NH

03103, until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. local time. At that time, the Bids received

will be publicly opened and read.

Bid Basis: Base Bid with Alternates

Bidders must submit a Bid on a lump sum basis for the base Bid and include a separate price for

each alternate described in the Bidding Documents and as provided for in the Bid Form. The

price for each alternate will be the amount added to or subtracted from the Base Bid if the

Owner selects it.

In the comparison of Bids, alternates will be applied in the same order of priority as listed in the

Bid Form.

Prequalification: All individuals, firms, partnerships, or corporations intending to bid must be

prequalified for the project if their bid exceeds $250,000, per the City of Manchester’s

procurement code. Those Contractors interested in bidding shall be required to submit their

project-specific prequalification form at least five (5) working days prior to the bid opening.

Prequalification forms may be obtained at the Office of the Department of Public Works (475

Valley Street) for $5.00 or downloaded from the following:

https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/purchasing/Pre-Qualification Application

Description of Work: The City of Manchester is seeking to enter into a single contract for the

renovation of the softball field and its surrounding amenities at Wolfe Park.

The responsibilities of the General Contractor will include, but are not limited to:

● Softball Infield Under-drainage Installation

● Softball Outfield Turf Repair

● Restrooms/Storage Building Demolition & Replacement

● Concrete Bleacher Demolition and Replacement

● Fence – Dugouts, Backstop & Sidelines Demolition & Replacement

● Foul Posts Repainting & Relocation

● Trees Removed and Stumps Ground By Others

Schedule of Work: The Project has an expected substantial completion date no later than

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August 15, 2026, with a start date any time after contract execution.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents: Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the City of

Manchester’s designated website:

https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Purchasing/Bid-Opportunities-and-Results

The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda and other information

relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding

Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer

will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including any addenda, obtained from sources other

than the designated website.

Prebid Conference: A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, April 1,

2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Wolfe Park Softball Field located at 110 Harvell St, Manchester, NH

03102. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.

Instructions to Bidders: For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications,

procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the

Bidding Documents.

Bid Security and Bonds: Each BID must be accompanied by a BID BOND or certified check in the

amount of 5% of the total Bid, including Add Alternatives. A Performance and Payment Bond,

each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, is required of the successful bidder.

Submit an unqualified letter from a bonding company to the effect of the maximum single

project and aggregate bonding capacity for your organization.

Domestic Preference: This project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA)

requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58,

§§ 70901-70953. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and

construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States.

Davis Bacon Wage Rates, Heavy Construction: This project is funded with City-issued bonds

and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (DHUD) Federal Community

Development Block Grant monies. It is subject to the requirements of Title I of the Housing and

Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

● The minimum salaries and wages set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on

this project (Davis-Bacon Wage Rates, Heavy Construction).

● The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not

discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

● Contractor will need to comply with the reporting conditions outlined in the Contract

Documents.

Questions: Direct questions regarding this Invitation to Bid should to Kate Waldo, Parks Project

Manager, at (603) 624-5373 or KWaldo@manchesternh.gov.

All questions must be received no later than 10 am, seven (7) business days before the

submission deadline.

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Equal Opportunity Agency: The City of Manchester is an equal opportunity agency. All qualified

bidders will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, or

national origin. The City hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any

contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will

be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be

discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in

consideration for an award.

Issuer: Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Division, Department of Public Works, City of

Manchester, N.H.

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CONTENTS

Invitation For Bids ........................................................................................................................... 1

Instructions For Bids ....................................................................................................................... 1

ARTICLE 1 – DEFINED TERMS................................................................................................. 1

ARTICLE 2 – BIDDING DOCUMENTS....................................................................................... 2

ARTICLE 3 – QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS ............................................................................. 3

ARTICLE 4 – PRE-BID CONFERENCE ....................................................................................... 4

ARTICLE 5 – SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE 4

ARTICLE 6 – BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS......................................... 4

ARTICLE 7 – INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA ................................................................... 5

ARTICLE 8 – BID SECURITY ..................................................................................................... 6

ARTICLE 9 – CONTRACT TIMES .............................................................................................. 7

ARTICLE 10 – SUBSTITUTE AND “OR EQUAL” ITEMS ............................................................... 7

ARTICLE 11 – SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHER.................................................... 7

ARTICLE 12 – PREPARATION OF BID ........................................................................................ 8

ARTICLE 13 – BASIS OF BID ...................................................................................................... 9

ARTICLE 14 – SUBMITTAL OF BID ............................................................................................ 9

ARTICLE 15 – MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID.................................................... 10

ARTICLE 16 – OPENING OF BIDS ............................................................................................ 10

ARTICLE 17 – BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE ................................................... 10

ARTICLE 18 – EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT ........................................ 10

ARTICLE 19 – BONDS, INDEMNIFICATION, AND INSURANCE................................................ 11

ARTICLE 20 – SIGNING OF AGREEMENT ................................................................................ 11

ARTICLE 21 – SALES AND USE TAXES ..................................................................................... 12

ARTICLE 22 – CONTRACTS TO BE ASSIGNED.......................................................................... 12

ARTICLE 23 – PERMITS........................................................................................................... 12

ARTICLE 24 – FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ 12

Bid Form .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Contracting Requirements.............................................................................................................. 1

ARTICLE 1 – BONDS, INDEMNIFICATION, AND INSURANCE.................................................. 1

ARTICLE 2 – CHANGE ORDERS ............................................................................................... 3

ARTICLE 3 – CHOICE OF LAW .................................................................................................

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ARTICLE 4 – CONTRACT ......................................................................................................... 3

ARTICLE 5 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION ....................................................................................... 4

ARTICLE 6 – LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ..................................................................................... 4

ARTICLE 7 – PAYMENT ........................................................................................................... 5

ARTICLE 8 – RETAINAGE ........................................................................................................ 5

ARTICLE 9 – SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION .............................................................................. 5

ARTICLE 10 – WARRANTY ........................................................................................................ 6

Sample Contract Agreement....................................................................................................... 1

Prosecution Of Work....................................................................................................................... 2

ARTICLE 1 – GENERAL CONDITIONS ...................................................................................... 2

ARTICLE 2 – SUMMARY OF WORK......................................................................................... 3

ARTICLE 3 – DOMESTIC PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 5

ARTICLE 4 – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ................................................................................... 6

ARTICLE 5 – COMMENCEMENT OF WORK (NOTICE TO PROCEED) ....................................... 6

ARTICLE 6 – LIMITATIONS ON USE OF THE SITE AND OTHER AREAS .................................... 7

ARTICLE 7 – CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................... 8

ARTICLE 8 – DRAINAGE, EROSION CONTROL, AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT ......... 8

ARTICLE 9 – EXCAVATIONS .................................................................................................... 8

ARTICLE 10 – OTHER WORK..................................................................................................... 8

ARTICLE 11 – PROGRESS CLEANING ........................................................................................ 9

ARTICLE 12 – CLOSEOUT........................................................................................................ 10

ARTICLE 13 – PERMITS........................................................................................................... 10

ARTICLE 14 – PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND PROPERTY PROTECTION..................................... 11

ARTICLE 15 – SALVAGE AND SURPLUS MATERIALS ............................................................... 11

ARTICLE 16 – TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY SUPPLY................................................................... 11

ARTICLE 17 – TEMPORARY FENCING ..................................................................................... 11

ARTICLE 18 – TEST AND INSPECTIONS; CORRECTION, REMOVAL, OR ACCEPTANCE OF

DEFECTIVE WORK...................................................................................................................... 12

ARTICLE 19 – TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY........................................................................... 12

ARTICLE 20 – UTILITIES .......................................................................................................... 12

ARTICLE 21 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 13

Site Work....................................................................................................................................... 14

SECTION 02 05 00-DEMOLITION (CIVIL).................................................................................... 14

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.