247-20260220083132 AMORY.pdf
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This is a solicitation document from the City of Amory, Mississippi for the design and installation of a community playground at Benjamin Wax Community Center Park. The City has received a $400,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to fund playground construction and related amenities. The project scope includes a large playground structure for ages 5-12 featuring custom Amory Panthers-themed elements with gold and black colors, a smaller structure for ages 2-5 with educational panels, a zip line play area, free-standing spinners, swings with multiple seat options including ADA-accessible wheelchair-integrated swings, sensory play devices, and educational components with bright colors and Amory-related facts. Additional components include a custom welcome sign, borders with stakes, access wedges, engineered wood fiber safety surfacing meeting ASTM and IPEMA standards, wear mats, and full installation services. The maximum build area is 80 feet by 90 feet. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on March 12, 2026, and will be opened at City Hall. The solicitation was advertised on February 11 and February 18, 2026 in the Monroe Journal.
Approximately $240,000 of the total $400,000 grant is allocated to playground construction. Bidders should submit quotes emphasizing efficient use of space to create a prominent community showcase piece. Submissions should include detailed installation information and freight costs. Quotes should be directed to City Clerk Jamie E. Morgan at the Benjamin Wax LWCF office in Amory, Mississippi, via mail or email at jamiemorgan@cityofamoryms.com. The City anticipates additional future bidding for basketball court restoration, shade structures, benches, bike racks, trash receptacles, and pavilion areas with tables.
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CITY OF AMORY, MISSISSIPPI
LWCF
“Benjamin Wax Community Center Park”
The City of Amory has been awarded a $400,000 Grant from the MS Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks through LWCF Projects. The grant will cover playground equipment, benches, litter receptacles, borders, safety surfacing, matts, construction of a pavilion, sewer/water/electrical, two basketball courts, a portion of beautification for the area including irrigation control and signs. The total award amount for the playground construction is approximately $240,000. Maximum total area provided for the build: up to 80’ by 90’. We will later be bidding on basketball court restoration and creation as well as shade structures, benches, bike racks, trash receptacles, and pavilion area with tables.
This bid opening is for pricing detailed by the below categories:
• A large playground equipment structure for ages 5-12 (minimum 2 slides) with custom panther elements throughout the structure that are singular to Amory, Amory Panthers, etc. The color of the structure should match “Panther Park” by having custom paint specific to Amory Panther colors (Gold/Black).
• A structure for ages 2-5 (minimum 1 slide) with panels devoted to art, music, history, culture (learning tools)- custom paint specific to Amory Panther colors.
• A Zip Line type play area;
• Free standing play areas that include spinner functions (minimum 1); and
• Single post swings with belted or harness seats, molded bucket seat or ADA/wheelchair integrated swing, toddler seats; and
• Free standing play customized include Amory Panther art on a rider; and
• Sensory play devices (minimum 3 ages 5-12 and 3 ages younger); and
• Educational aspects (minimum 3)- must use bright colors and educational facts about things related to Amory; and
• Welcome Sign with company logo and name; and
• Boarders with stakes; and
• Access wedge; and
• EWF (engineered wood fiber or other form of mulch for safety surface that meets ADA standards and all ASTM and IPEMA standards); and
• Wear matts for spinners and slides; and
• Freight; and
• Installation (with detailed information)
**We are looking for pieces that occupy the majority of the space and make the most of the space provided. This is a show piece for the entire community and those visiting Amory.
Please forward all quotes to:
City Clerk Jamie E. Morgan Benjamin Wax LWCF
PO Drawer 457 Amory, MS 38821 Or City Clerk Jamie Morgan- Benjamin Wax LWCF 109 South Front Street Amory, MS 38821 or jamiemorgan@cityofamoryms.com . Bids will be opened and taken under advisement at 3:00 p.m. on March 12 at the board room of City Hall. Thank you in advance.
Advertisement dates: February 11 and February 18, 2026, Monroe Journal
Sincerely, Jamie E. Morgan City Clerk 662-256-5721 (5)
662-256-6337 FAX
www.cityofamoryms.com www.visitamory.com mailto:jamiemorgan@cityofamoryms.com http://www.cityofamoryms.com/ http://www.visitamory.com/
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