Remediation of Sarah Jane Sherman Park Splash Pad and Wading Pool

The City of Chicopee, Massachusetts, is soliciting bids for the remediation of the Sarah Jane Sherman Park splash pad and former wading pool to facilitate the construction of a new splash pad. The scope of work includes the environmental clean-up and removal of concrete and soil contaminated with Polychlorinated Biphenyls, as well as the removal of asphalt, drainage structures, and water piping. The project requires adherence to the Release Abatement Measure RAM Plan, the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, the Toxic Substances Control Act, and various state and federal hazardous waste regulations. Final site restoration involves excavating contaminated areas and backfilling with clean soil to proposed subgrade elevations. Bids are due by September 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Chicopee Purchasing Department. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who demonstrates sufficient experience with three comparable projects from the last five years and possesses the necessary capital to complete the work. Key requirements include a five percent bid bond, a one hundred percent performance bond, and strict compliance with MBE and WBE participation goals, which are a prerequisite for the award. Additionally, the contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon and Massachusetts State Prevailing Wage Rates, OSHA safety standards, and Build America, Buy America Act requirements for federally funded infrastructure.