JOHN TORO SPORTS COMPLEX BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURTS

The City of Torrington is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of two sand beach volleyball courts, fencing, and walking paths at the John Toro Sports Complex located at 14 Perkins Street in Torrington, Connecticut. The project requires the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, storm drainage, utilities, supervision, and quality control necessary to complete the work in accordance with strict specifications including Connecticut DOT Standard Specifications Form 819, the 2024 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines, and OSHA standards. Key deliverables include JayPro Sports Model OBV300U uprights, OBV-100AK ground inserts, OBV-2 nets, AVCL-2 adjustable lines, and Mirat 140N geotextile fabric beneath the courts, all of which must meet or exceed the stated quality standards. All submissions must be received by 11:00 AM on May 20, 2026, in person at City Hall, Room 206, with no faxed or emailed proposals accepted. Each bid must include one original and three copies sealed and clearly labeled with the solicitation number VJT-038-052026, along with a completed Bid Certification Form (Appendix A), a list of at least three similar projects (Appendix B), project drawings (Appendix C), a Non-Collusion Affidavit, and a 5% bid bond. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement, with all pricing required to be quoted F.O.B. Destination in Torrington, CT. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder that best serves the public interest, even if it is not the lowest price, using a trade-off approach that considers price, quality, experience, maintenance costs, part availability, financial stability, and future service capability. Contractors must submit a proposed completion timeframe and are subject to default if work ceases for 15 consecutive working days. The contract includes a performance bond equal to 100% of the bid amount, labor and materials bonds, mandatory subcontractor approval, and a requirement that all employees be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Hazardous materials must comply with 49 CFR and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, with MSDS sheets accompanying all deliveries. Contractors must also adhere to asbestos awareness