Opportunity
Massport #P26-3633-C2A
Toohig Playground Rehabilitation – Playground, Fitness, and Site Improvements
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
June 11, 2026
Identifier
P26-3633-C2A
NAICS
238990, 238320, 238910
This opportunity involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of Toohig Playground in Dorchester, MA, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) - Contracting office: 10 Park Plaza, Suite 6620, Boston, MA 02116 - Products & Equipment Requested: - Extensive list of owner-supplied playground and fitness equipment, including: - Deck Link w/Barriers (Part #152907B) - Steel end panels 2 Steps (Part #178961B) - Conical Climber w/Vibe Handholds 40" Dk DB (Part #178960A) - Loop Ladder w/Vibe Handholds 48" Dk DB (Part #179011A) - Mini Summit Climber w/Vibe Handholds 40" Dk DB (Part #179011A) - Angled Perforated Netplex Style Roof for Hex Deck (Part #CP016674) - Multiple playground panels, climbers, slides, benches, bike racks, and fitness stations - Basketball equipment: True Bounce Model XL7042 Backboards, RB240 Goals, PG596 Posts - Shade shelter: Poligon Model CWC-8x20 - Site amenities: DCR Circle Arm Benches, Team Benches, Swerve Rack Bike Racks - Landscaping materials: loam, lawn, trees - Services Requested: - Demolition and removal of existing pavements, surfacing, and playground equipment - Construction of new concrete and bituminous pavements - Installation of poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing - Installation of all new equipment and site amenities - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be pre-qualified by MassDOT Highway Division in Recreational Facilities - Supplier diversity goals: 6% MBE, 10% WBE, 3% VOBE - Local workforce participation: 15.3% minority, 6.9% women - 5% bid bond required; compliance with prevailing wage laws - Project completion required within 150 calendar days of notice to proceed - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - OEMs Highlighted: - True Bounce (basketball equipment) - Poligon (shade shelter) - Landscape Structures Inc. (LSI) (playground equipment, inferred from part numbers and signage) - Estimated contract value: $1,000,000 - Place of Performance: - Toohig Playground, 630 Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, MA
Description
This solicitation is for the rehabilitation of an existing park and playground located at 630 Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester, MA. The work includes demolition of existing pavements, surfacing, and playground equipment; construction of new concrete and bituminous concrete pavements; re-paving existing pavements; installation of new playground and fitness equipment supplied by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR); poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing; basketball hoops and nets; fencing; concrete edging; dugout shade structures; team benches; bicycle parking; trash receptacles; water fountain; loam; new lawn; and new trees. The project must be completed within 150 calendar days of the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division in Recreational Facilities and submit bids electronically via DCR's E-Bid room.