Opportunity
Worcester Worcester #8702-W6
Worcester Playground Improvements: Sports Courts, Musco Lighting, and Site Upgrades
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
8702-W6
NAICS
238990, 238210, 238910, 561730
The City of Worcester is seeking bids for Phase III improvements to the South Worcester Playground, focusing on major site upgrades and new amenities. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester, Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Musco Lighting (Musco TLC-LED-400 fixtures specified for sports and pedestrian lighting) - Products and Quantities: - Demolition and site preparation services - Installation of new basketball court (1) and handball court wall (1) - Sports and pedestrian lighting (Musco TLC-LED-400): - 4 pedestrian lights - 3 sports lights - Electrical service upgrades, including panelboards, conduits, handholes, and weatherproof GFI outlet - Chain link fencing: - 5 sections at 16' height - 6 sections at 10' height - Landscaping: - 9 Black Tupelo trees (Nyssa sylvatica) - 4 Upright English Oak trees (Quercus robur 'Fastigiata') - Site amenities: - 2 basketball posts and goals - 1 bleacher - 4 benches - 2 trash receptacles - 2 collapsible bollards - 4 granite curbs - 1 park sign - 6 security cameras (mounted on light posts) - Paving: - 10 areas of new concrete paving - 3 areas of bituminous concrete court paving - Add alternates: - Renovation of existing playground, including removal/replacement of rubber safety surfacing and playground equipment, and chamfering granite block corners - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Musco TLC-LED-400 lighting fixtures are specifically required for both sports and pedestrian lighting - Security cameras integrated with lighting infrastructure - Compliance with city policies (MWBE, wage theft prevention) - 5% bid security required - Pre-bid meeting at project site - Place of Performance: - South Worcester Playground, 47 Camp Street, Worcester, MA 01603
Description
This solicitation is for construction services related to the South Worcester Playground Improvements Phase III project. The scope includes demolition of existing amenities, earthworks, soil management, installation of a new basketball court and handball court with sports lighting, new site lighting, electrical service, bituminous and concrete flatwork, chain link fencing, and associated site amenities. An add alternate involves renovations to the existing playground, including removal and replacement of playground rubber safety surfacing and equipment, and chamfering corners of decorative granite blocks. The estimated cost for the project is $1,340,000.00. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled on May 20, 2026, at the project site.