Opportunity
Farmington Town Granicus #386
Farmington Basketball Courts Rehabilitation: Construction and Equipment Procurement
Posted
August 15, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
386
NAICS
236220, 238190, 238990
This opportunity involves the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Tunxis Mead Basketball Courts for the Town of Farmington, CT. - Government Buyer: - Town of Farmington, Department of Public Works, Finance Department - Scope of Work: - Construction of post-tensioned concrete basketball courts - Site preparation, installation of 5-inch thick 4000 psi post-tensioned concrete slab - Installation of perimeter concrete slab, chain link fencing, and court surfacing - Line striping for basketball courts - Installation of 4 Bison BA873-BK basketball goals with glass backboards and pole padding - Products Requested: - 4 Bison BA873-BK basketball goals (with BA870PP-BK pole padding) - Post-tensioned concrete slab (per PTI specifications) - Perimeter concrete slab (CONNDOT Class F) - Chain link fencing system (8-foot tall, black, vinyl coated) - Court surfacing system (acrylic coatings) - Line striping (acrylic white line paint) - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with CTDOT Form 819, PTI, and ASBA standards - Minimum warranties: 5 years for slab and post-tensioning, 3 years for surface coating, 1 year for workmanship - Set-aside goals for Small Business Enterprises (17%) and Minority Business Enterprises (14.3%) - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and 5% bid guarantee - 100-day completion period with liquidated damages for delays - OEM Highlight: - Bison, Inc. (manufacturer of basketball goals) - No other specific OEMs for concrete, fencing, or surfacing systems are named; contractors must meet technical standards for these materials.
Description
The Town of Farmington is soliciting sealed bids for the rehabilitation of the basketball courts at the Tunxis Mead recreation area located at 80 Tunxis Mead Road, Farmington, CT. The project requires all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the rehabilitation work. Bids must be submitted to the Finance Department by September 10, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract requires compliance with state prevailing wage rates and Connecticut General Statutes, with specific goals for Small Business Enterprises and Minority Business Enterprises.