MANCHESTER, NH – The City of Manchester is seeking to enter into a single contract for the Design-Build Soccer Field Conversion project at two existing baseball fields at Sheehan-Basquil Park.
The selected Design-Build Contractor will provide all design services, permitting, Site
preparation, construction labor, materials, and equipment necessary to deliver a fully
functional natural-grass soccer field complex.
The project includes:
- One (1) U11/U12 natural-grass soccer field, 165 ft wide × 240 ft long within the limit of work as designation on Appendix 1. Sheehan-Basquil Existing Conditions & Limit of Work
- Two (2) U9/U10 natural-grass soccer fields, 105 ft wide × 165 ft long placed inside the single U11/U12 field (Appendix 2. Conceptual Drawing)
- Efficient and safe orientation of fields, including appropriate spacing and maintenance access
- Installation of no less than a 6-foot perimeter commercial grade, black vinyl, chain-link fencing, and post extensions with netting for safety and ball containment
- Design and install drainage improvements that fully integrate existing perimeter
drainage structures - Irrigation system designed, furnished, and installed for natural-grass athletic use
- Furnish and install player amenities, including benches, appropriate permanent goals for each field size, and any associated minor fixtures needed for full field functionality
- Establishment of natural grass using sod
- Compliance with Site restrictions: no more than 12 inches of excavation may occur
anywhere onsite - Project phasing and scheduling to ensure sod will be installed and rooted within the
same construction season - Provide a maintenance plan outlining routine maintenance procedure and troubleshooting guidelines of field and associated amenities
- Deliver as-built design plans and warranty manuals
Proposal Requirements
Proposals must include the following (more detailed included in the section, Instructions for Respondents):
- Cover Letter
- Team Qualifications
- Warranty Statement
- Project Approach
- Proposal Form
- Statement of Understanding: Project Safety
- Statement of Compliance: Drug Testing Program
Proposal Basis: Design-Build Service – Lump Sum
Respondents must submit a Proposal on a lump-sum price to complete the full design and construction of the new soccer field and associated amenities in accordance with the RFP, all specifications, and applicable regulations. All labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and incidentals shall be included. - Applications Due: June 25, 2026 by 1 p.m.
For more information, a link has been provided above, or visit our website at www.manchesternh.gov/bids