Bid proposals are being accepted by Framingham officials for improvements at Mary Dennison Park.
FRAMINGHAM - Bid proposals are being accepted by Framingham officials for improvements at Mary Dennison Park.
Plans to improve the park have been ongoing since 2014, according to the city. The current scope of work at the roughly 15 acre site includes removing the removal of material like soil that’s been impacted by environmental facts, upgrades to sewer lines within the area, and boosts to stormwater infrastructure. The project will also feature the construction of turf fields for sports and two basketball courts, as well as expansions to the playground, a new splash pad, and more.
Sub-bids will be accepted until the morning of Wednesday, October 11, while general bids are due by the morning of Wednesday, October 25.
For more information on the bidding process and the park renovation project as a whole, click here.
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