T0103 Park and Playground Equipment - Statewide

The New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property awarded a statewide contract (RFP/NJCOOP 24-FOOD-118199) to The Fibar Group, LLC for park and playground equipment, effective from October 16, 2025, to October 15, 2029. The contract covers playground surfaces, specifically focusing on rubber mulch, engineered wood fiber, and containment systems, with coverage across all New Jersey counties in the North, Central, and South regions. The prime contractor, located in Armonk, New York, will provide various playground surface materials with pricing ranging from $1.36 to $3.51 per square foot, depending on material type and thickness.

The contract is part of a broader procurement initiative encompassing 48 different price lines for park and recreational equipment, allowing multiple contractors to provide specialized products. The Fibar Group's specific line item (Price Line 40) enables state and local agencies to purchase playground surface materials with a 10-day delivery timeframe (After Receipt of Order). The procurement process utilizes a mini-bid system, allowing agencies to solicit quotes from multiple awarded contractors, with the requirement to select the lowest-priced responsive contractor. While the exact contract value was not specified, the contract includes provisions for expedited delivery, restocking, and shipping charges through a separate line item.