What the buyer needs
AI summaryRichmond County School System seeks proposals for the design, delivery, and installation of two new outdoor playgrounds at Copeland Elementary School. The awarded vendor must complete delivery and installation within 90 days of award notification. An allocated budget of $200,000 is available for this project. Vendors must submit equipment lists, designs, specifications, and warranties. All costs for labor, materials, equipment, delivery, and installation must be included.
Scope of work
- Design, delivery, and installation of one age 2-5 outdoor playground
- Design, delivery, and installation of one age 5-12 outdoor playground
- Installation of poured rubber safety surfacing (PIP rubber surfacing system)
- Substrate preparation and crushed aggregate base installation
- 3rd party scanning, marking, and identification of all underground utilities at the site
- Physical on-site drop-testing upon completion of the cure cycle
- On-site visit to train Copeland Elementary School staff
- Provision of an order-specific maintenance kit and project-specific instructions
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Years of Playground Installation Experience | 15 % |
| Lead Time Required for Installation Completion | 10 % |
Minimum qualifications
- Installation executed by a certified Playground Safety Inspector
- IPEMA Certification for all proposed playground equipment and safety surfacing
- Compliance with ASTM F1292 safety surfacing standards
- Strict alignment with CPSC standards
- Minimum of $5 million in product liability insurance coverage
- E-Verify program compliance
Documents to include with your response
- Proposed pricing sheet
- Specifications on equipment, poured in place rubber surfacing, and crushed aggregate base
- Scale plan view drawing
- Color drawing showing front and rear elevations
- Catalog drawings (paper and digital *.pdf / *.dwg formats)
- Certified testing data for exact fall height of proposed equipment
- Proof of Insurance (minimum $5 million umbrella/product liability)
- Signed Sex Offender Acknowledgement Form (Attachment #1)
- Completed and Signed E-Verify Form (Attachment #2)
- Manufacturer standard warranties
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed proposals (hard copy and digital copy)
- Instructions
- Submitted in a sealed envelope to Dr. Malinda B. Cobb, Superintendent of Schools, c/o Mr. Bobby A. Smith, Chief Financial Officer, Richmond County School System, 864 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901. Envelope must be plainly marked with the RFP title and number, and vendor address. Submit one hard copy and one digital copy via labeled USB flash drive.