Frear Park Development-Ice Rink Playground

The City of Troy, New York, is soliciting sealed bids for solicitation number 26-0011 to provide general construction services for the Ice Rink Playground renovation in Frear Park. The scope of work focuses on site preparation and infrastructure, including the demolition of the existing playground and selective parking and landscaping, site grading, paving, landscaping, and the installation of electrical power and lighting. Notably, the actual playground equipment, site seating, safety surfaces, and splashpad components are excluded from this contract. The project is divided into two phases: Phase 1 covers demolition, utility work, and hardscape, which must be substantially complete within 30 days of the Notice of Award; Phase 2 involves fine grading and planting to be completed after the playground equipment is installed. Construction is anticipated to begin around November 2, 2026, with substantial completion targeted for December 31, 2026. The contract will be awarded as a lump sum to the lowest responsible bidder and includes a fixed contingency allowance of 50,000 dollars. Bids are due by 11:00 AM EDT on October 15, 2026, and must be submitted in three hard copies and one digital version, as electronic or facsimile submissions are not accepted. Bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check for 5 percent of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds. Additional requirements include adherence to New York State prevailing wage rates, compliance with ADA and ANSI standards, and the maintenance of All Risk Property Coverage Insurance with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Troy. Payment will be processed via AIA or EJCDC forms upon certification of completed work by the project engineer.