ISD SP Rubber Mulch for Playground

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois School District/Illinois School Vitality Initiatives (ISD/ISVI) contracting organization, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Tiles in Style for $51,900.00. The contract was awarded on May 13, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The scope of work encompasses removal and disposal of existing wood mulch and weed barrier from a playground located in the center of the campus west of the main building, followed by site preparation and installation of new playground surfacing materials.

The contractor is responsible for providing and installing new weed barrier and 100% recycled rubber mulch to a depth of no less than six inches across the approximately 3,609 square-foot playground area. The rubber mulch must be black in color and meet International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) certification standards, providing fall protection properties while remaining color fade resistant and resistant to water absorption and insect infestation. Tiles in Style must ensure all work complies with applicable state and local playground codes, protect existing site infrastructure from damage, manage daily construction debris removal, and supply all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for project completion by June 30, 2026.