Carlson Field Athletic Complex: Construction of new Pickleball Courts

The Town of Hingham is soliciting sealed bids to construct eight new pickleball courts at the Carlson Field Athletic Complex in Bare Cove Park. The scope includes site clearing (tree and shrub removal, stump/root extraction), grading, installation of courts with posts, nets, walkways, benches, shade shelters, fencing, sound attenuation, a new asphalt parking lot, and ADA‑compliant pathways. The contractor must also provide and maintain construction fencing and erosion control, coordinate with an existing demolition contractor, secure all required permits, and comply with prevailing‑wage and insurance requirements. The project budget is estimated at $1.3 million, with construction slated to begin December 2026 and be completed by May/June 2027, followed by final closeout on October 31 2027. • 8 new pickleball courts with full site amenities • Site preparation: tree/shrub removal, stump/root extraction, grading • Installation of courts, net systems, walkways, benches, shade shelters, fencing, sound attenuation • New asphalt parking lot and ADA‑compliant pathways • Erosion control and construction fencing responsibilities • Coordination with demolition contractor (Pasquazzi Bros, Inc.) • Prevailing‑wage compliance, 5 % bid security, payment bond (50 % of contract) • Estimated construction cost: $1,300,000 • Construction schedule: Dec 2026 – May/Jun 2027 (closeout Oct 31 2027) • Mandatory insurance and bonding, monthly invoicing, final warranty of 1 year