T0103 Park and Playground Equipment - Statewide

The State of New Jersey, through the Division of Purchase and Property, has awarded Contract RFP/NJCOOP 24-FOOD-118198 to Britton Industries of Lawrenceville, NJ. The contract, effective from October 16, 2025, to October 15, 2029, covers statewide procurement of park and playground equipment, specifically focusing on playground surfaces such as rubber mulch, engineered wood fiber, and containment systems. The contract serves multiple New Jersey regions, including North (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties), Central (Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset counties), and South (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties).

The contract includes two primary line items: Price Line 40 for playground surfaces with Britton Industries as the brand, and a secondary line item for expedited delivery, restocking, and shipping charges. While the exact contract value is not specified, the procurement is structured as a competitive bid solicitation covering 48 distinct equipment categories. Agencies will utilize a mini-bid process to determine specific pricing and purchases under this contract. The contract allows for potential three-year extensions beyond the initial four-year term and does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities, providing flexibility for New Jersey governmental entities in acquiring park and recreational infrastructure components.