Hamilton Amphitheater Park Playground Improvements Project

The City of Novato, California is soliciting bids for the Hamilton Amphitheater Park Playground Improvements Project under solicitation number 20260805025, with a response deadline of August 18, 2026. The project involves comprehensive site improvements including removal and disposal of existing playground surfaces, concrete, rubber tiles, and structures, as well as installation of new playground equipment, poured-in-place surfacing, ADA-accessible paths, concrete sidewalks and curbing, benches, landscaping edging, trash receptacles, signage, electrical work, and final site grading. The work must comply with the 2022 Caltrans Standard Specifications, Federal Circular 570, and other state and local standards, with all materials delivered in original manufacturer packaging and preserved under controlled conditions to ensure quality. Contractors are required to independently verify all quantities and perform work strictly in accordance with approved plans and specifications; no reimbursement will be provided for unauthorized work. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the lowest responsible and responsive bidder will be selected after confirming that all technical requirements—including submission of bid security, proof of adequate financial and technical capability, and compliance with insurance mandates—are met. Insurance must include workers’ compensation and employer’s liability coverage as required by California Labor Code, with carriers rated A.M. Best “A” or higher. Performance bonds are required for projects exceeding $25,000, and only bonding companies listed in Federal Circular 570 are acceptable. Contractors must conduct a site inspection prior to bidding and assume full responsibility for all site conditions. Submittals must include a confined space entry program, traffic control plan, material data sheets, and construction schedule. Bids must be submitted as sealed hard copies to the Central Administration Counter in Novato by 2:00 p.m. on the deadline date, with no electronic submissions permitted. The work must commence within 15 calendar days of award and be completed within 35 working days, excluding weekends, holidays, and force majeure events. All bid amounts must include applicable sales and use taxes, and any vegetation damaged during construction must be replaced with 24-inch box trees or 15-gallon shrubs within 10 working days. No contract value is disclosed, as pricing fields in the bid schedule are left blank, and payment details, accounting codes, and electronic invoicing systems are not specified.