38353_Aug_24_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Southbury, Connecticut for playground equipment procurement and installation at Ballantine Park. The solicitation, numbered 38353, seeks bids for design, supply, and installation of age-appropriate playground equipment that meets ASTM International safety standards. The bid period opened August 5, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. EDT and closes August 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. All vendors are eligible to respond. The vendor question-and-answer period runs from August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT through August 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Inquiries should be directed to Meghan Lennon, Parks and Recreation Director, at 203-262-0633 or mlennon@southbury-ct.gov. The ITB solicitation document does not specify line-item quantities, estimated contract value, delivery terms, payment terms, contract length, or renewal options; detailed project specifications are contained in the attached RFP 2026-020 Ballantine Park.pdf document.

Proposals must include equipment specifications, installation timelines, maintenance plans, warranty information, and detailed cost breakdowns for equipment, installation labor, mobilization, and ancillary services. Vendors must demonstrate Connecticut state licensing, insurance coverage, and bonding as required by municipal procurement policy. The municipality will evaluate proposals on factors beyond price, including vendor experience with similar projects, equipment durability, maintenance requirements, and long-term lifecycle costs. Funding derives from the municipality's capital improvement plan and recreational facility enhancement initiatives. The solicitation document does not specify estimated total contract value, pricing terms, or payment terms.