ESBD_441413_1753895612295_Attachment E - Specifications -RFP 0006050 TFC TSBVI Playground-Attachment E-Specifications-25_0422.pdf

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McKINNEY YORK ARCHITECTS

Texas Facilities Commission

Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Playground

TFC Project #: 24-054-2561

Attachment E – Specifications

April 22, 2025

Table of Contents

Equipment Summary & Priorities 3

Equipment Specifications 4

Color Palette 24

Equipment Summary

The estimated budget for the equipment, surfacing, shade canopy(s), and outdoor furniture and associated shipping and installation described in the RFP is $430,000. The estimated budget shall be for a complete, turn-key installation. The project site is defined in the included Site Plan.

Based on the Equipment Priorities List below, vendors shall submit a complete playground design encompassing equipment, surfacing, shade canopy(s), and outdoor furniture that provides the best value within the budget. The Equipment Specifications outline Basis of Design products that align with the priorities of TSBVI. Vendors may propose any array of equipment that meets these priorities. It is understood that due to budget and site constraints, not all equipment may be included in a vendor’s playground design. The intent of the Equipment Priorities List is to guide vendors in the design process to ensure that the final product addresses the priorities of TSBVI and their end users. A Color Palette is included to guide vendor color selections.

Equipment Priorities List

Tag Item Name Priority

EQ-1 Playground System High

EQ-2 Metallophone Medium

EQ-3 Freestanding Chimes High

EQ-4 Small Drum Medium

EQ-5 Medium Drum Medium

EQ-6 Large Drum Medium

EQ-7 Slide with Belting Ramp Low

EQ-8 Net Climber Low

EQ-9 Ladder Climber Low

EQ-10 Quiet Dome Medium

EQ-11 Swing Frame High

EQ-12 Bucket Swing High

EQ-13 Multi-User Swing Low

EQ-14 Disc Swing High

EQ-15 Balance Board Medium

EQ-16 Individual Seat Spinner Low

EQ-17 Freestanding Group Spinner High

EQ-18 Merry-Go-Round High

EQ-19 Bench High

PS-1 Poured in Place Rubber Surfacing (reference Project Manual) High

SH-1 Shade Canopy (reference Project Manual) High

SH-2 Additional Shade Canopy pending submitted design (reference Project Manual)

TBD

SH-3 Additional Shade Canopy pending submitted design (reference Project Manual)

TBD

Equipment Specifications

Playground Equipment Schedule Project Name TSBVI Playground Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-1 Item Name Playground System Basis of Design Landscape Structures Model No. Varies

Dimensions Maximum Area Playground Vendor shall size and configure the Playground System to ensure that adequate area, clearances, and fall zones for other, freestanding playground equipment as specfied in the Vendor's proposed design are maintained.

Description • Playground System shall have a minimum of (1) wheelchair-accessible pathway connecting the point of entry to the highest point of the playground. The path shall allow users to access all major elements of the playground independently and without the need to be transferred out of their wheelchair.

• Contrasting colors shall be used on flooring surface to indicate all elevation changes.

• Deck flooring material shall use tight perforation with open area 40% or less.

• All ramps and elevated flat surfaces shall have guardrails and curbs.

• All elements in the Playground System shall be connected. Freestanding playground equipment shall be specified separately.

• Playground System shall include, but is not limited to, the following elements:

• Rollerslide (BOD Model #123333)

• Sway Fun Glider, 16" (BOD Model #138871)

• Double-Wide Ramp w/Guardrails and Curbs, 12' (BOD Model #168110)

• Rain Sound Wheel Panel (BOD Model #Model #177719)

• Marble Panel (BOD Model #173572)

• Braille and Clock Panel (BOD Model #123844)

• Color Splash Panel (BOD Model #177713)

• Gears Panel (BOD Model #117147)

• Vendor shall provide colors and finishes from the manufacturer's full range of standard colors that adhere to the intent of the palette defined in the RFP document.

• Shade canopies depicted in the Example Playground Systems images are for reference only. Refer to RFP document for shade canopy requirements.

Example Playground Systems (for reference only)

TFC TSBVI Playground Playground Equipment Package #01 - 02/28/2025

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-2 Item Name Metallophone Basis of Design Landscape Structures Rhapsody Vivo

Metallophone

Model No. 214441

Dimensions Width 69" Depth 31.5" Weight 235 lbs

Description • 15-note metallophone.

• Wheelchair accessible.

• Anodized aluminum tubes.

• (2) rubber mallets attached to instrument with coated steel cable.

• Can be specified as direct bury or surface mount.

• Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-3 Item Name Freestanding Chimes Basis of Design Landscape Structures Rhapsody

Grandioso Chimes

Model No. 214442

Dimensions Width 32.25" Length 109.5" Weight 424 lbs

Description • Chimes cover 2 octaves of notes.

• Wheelchair accessible.

• Anodized aluminum chimes.

• (2) rubber mallets attached to instrument with coated steel cable.

• Can be specified as direct bury or surface mount.

• Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-4 Item Name Small Drum Basis of Design Landscape Structures Rhapsody Kundu

Drum

Model No. 214444

Dimensions Diameter 14.5" Depth 28" Weight 54 lbs

Description • Hourglass shape.

• Aluminum drum skin, can be played with hands.

• Can be specified as direct bury or surface mount.

• Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-5 Item Name Medium Drum Basis of Design Landscape Structures Rhapsody Goblet

Drum

Model No. 214443

Dimensions Diameter 19" Depth 28.25" Weight 59 lbs

Description • Goblet shape.

• Aluminum drum skin, can be played with hands.

• Can be specified as direct bury or surface mount.

• Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-6 Item Name Large Drum Basis of Design Landscape Structures Rhapsody Kettle

Drum

Model No. 214445

Dimensions Diameter 27.375" Depth 25.5" Weight 65 lbs

Description • Kettle drum shape.

• Aluminum drum skin, can be played with hands.

• Can be specified as direct bury or surface mount.

• Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-7 Item Name Slide with Belting Ramp Basis of Design Landscape Structures Forma

SlideWinder2 Slide

Model No. 307428

Dimensions Max Fall Height 72" Min Area Required

31'-3" x 28'-0"

Weight 2,165 lbs

Description • Slide access via transfer deck and belting ramp.

• Slide hood with built-in handlebar.

• Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

• Polyester-wrapped, steel-reinforced cables support belting ramp.

• Flexible belting ramp constructed from black, extra-thick, polyester-reinforced textured rubber belting.

• Slide constructed from durable, UV-stable rotomolded polethylene.

• Configuration curves to the right.

• Recycled plastic lumber table and seats.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-8 Item Name Net Climber Basis of Design Landscape Structures Hemisphere

Climber

Model No. 156435

Dimensions Max Fall Height 105" Min Area Required

31'-7" x 18'-0"

Weight 432 lbs

Description • Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

• Polyester-wrapped, steel-reinforced climbing cables.

• Climbing cables attached to ground with steel chain.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-9 Item Name Ladder Climber Basis of Design Landscape Structures Humpty Climber, Double

Model No. 100037

Dimensions Max Fall Height 88" Min Area Required

26'-2" x 14'-2"

Weight 308 lbs

Description • Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

• Freestanding climbing structure.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-10 Item Name Quiet Dome Basis of Design Landscape Structures Cozy Dome

Model No. 168099

Dimensions Max Fall Height 46" Min Area Required

19'-0" x 19'-0"

Weight 247 lbs

Description • Molded polyethylene shell.

• Exterior is textured to enable climbing.

• Holes allow visibility through shell.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-11 Item Name Swing Frame Basis of Design Landscape Forms 5" Arch Swing Frame

Model No. 221292

Dimensions Max Fall Height 96" Min Area Required

Varies depending on swing seats selected

Weight 204 lbs

Description • Frame constructed from 5" diameter aluminum arches with 5" diameter steel support beam.

• Direct bury.

• Accomodates (2) swings per bay. Frame shall accommodate (2) Molded Bucket Seats with Harness as described in EQ-12 specifications.

• Can be extended with additional swing bays. (1) additional swing bay shall be added, as described in EQ-13 specifications.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-12 Item Name Bucket Swing Basis of Design Landscape Structures Molded Bucket

Seat (5-12 yrs) w/Harness and w/Chains

Model No. 177351

Dimensions Max Fall Height 96" Min Area Required

24'-1" x 32'-0"

Weight 55 lbs

Description • Molded colorfast polyethylene bucket seat with high back, deep seat, and front impact bumper.

• Locking colorfast polyethylene harness.

• Includes chain and fasteners.

• Swing frame not included. Swings shall be attached to 5" Arch Swing Frame as described in EQ-11 specifications.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-13 Item Name Multi-User Swing Basis of Design Landscape Structures Friendship Swing w/5" Arch Swing Frame Additional Bay

Model No. 237294

Dimensions Max Fall Height 96" Min Area Required

Additional 18'-1" x 32'-0"

Weight 218 lbs

Description • Frame constructed from 5" diameter aluminum arches with 5" diameter steel support beam.

• Includes swing frame, swing chains, swing seat and fasteners.

• Swing seats constructed from black rough-top, three-layer rubber belting material with polyester fabric layers.

• Swing seats include two rubber-encapsulated bumpers.

• Chain connections use universal joints to prevent chains from twisting or tangling.

• Accomodates (1) Friendship Swing per bay.

• Direct bury.

• Bay shall be attached to 5" Arch Swing Frame as described in EQ-11 specifications.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-14 Item Name Disc Swing Basis of Design Landscape Structures Oodle Swing

Model No. 173592

Dimensions Max Fall Height 90" Min Area Required

25'-6" x 30'-0"

Weight 395 lbs

Description • Disc swing seat comfortably seats four to six children at once.

• Frame constructed from 3.5" diameter galvanized steel arches with powdercoat.

• Includes swing frame, swing cables, swing seat, and fasteners.

• Rope connections use universal joints to prevent cables from twisting or tangling.

• Disc swing seat molded from durable, colorfast polyethylene and contains two rubber-encapsulated bumpers.

• Swing seat suspended at appropriate height for transfer point from wheelchair or walker.

• Direct bury.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-15 Item Name Balance Board Basis of Design Landscape Structures Boogie Board

Model No. 194704

Dimensions Max Fall Height 24" Min Area Required

22'-8" x 16'-0"

Weight 173 lbs

Description • Latex-free, flexible rubber belting connected to cables with plastic panels.

• Board shall be attached to frame via steel-reinforced cables.

• Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

• Direct bury.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-16 Item Name Individual Seat Spinner Basis of Design Landscape Structures Chill Spinner

Model No. 247189

Dimensions Max Fall Height 19" Min Area Required

14'-8" x 14'-8"

Weight 92 lbs

Description • Seat constructured from latex-free, textured, flexible rubber belting.

• User controls movement with body weight.

• Galvanized steel frame with powdercoat.

• Can be specified as direct bury or surface mount.

• Seat at appropriate height for transfer point from wheelchair or walker.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-17 Item Name Freestanding Group Spinner Basis of Design Landscape Structures OmniSpin Spinner

Model No. 173591

Dimensions Max Fall Height 18" Min Area Required

19'-0" x 19'-0"

Weight 499 lbs

Description • Molded polyethylene shell.

• High-backed seats for (4) users.

• Contains speed limiter.

• Appropriate height for transfer point from wheelchair or walker.

• Surface mount.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-18 Item Name Merry-Go-Round Basis of Design Landscape Structures We-Go-Round with

DigiFuse Panels

Model No. 249558

Dimensions Diameter 8'-6" Max Fall Height 40" Min Diameter Required

20'-10"

Min Area Required

341 SF w/ 20'-10" diameter

Weight 2,165 lbs

Description • Base is flush with surrounding surface for wheelchair roll-on.

• Can be specified with (2) or (3) benches.

• All working mechanisms above grade for maintenance.

• Integrated speed control for rotation. Can be rotated from inside or outside.

• Handholds on center post for user rotation.

• Roof is UV-stable and provides shade for all seats.

• Direct bury only, requiring a footing 42" deep and 48" square.

Client Texas Facilities Commission Address 1100 W 45th St, Austin, TX 78756 Package Playground Equipment Bid Package #01 Issue SD/DD Date February 28, 2025

Item # EQ-19 Item Name Bench Basis of Design Superior Amenities Bench Swing

Model No. B4WBMODSWING

Dimensions Max Fall Height 92.75" Min Area Required

28'-3" x 31'-2"

Seat Length 48" Seat Width 24.75" Seat Height 15.375" Seat Height from Ground

18"

Description • Seat constructed from 3/4" #9 steel expanded metal with 7 gauge flat steel plate end plates.

• Frame constructed from 2 3/8" powdercoated, 10 gauge pre-galvanized structural steel.

• All stainless steel hardware fasteners.

• Textured polyethylene seat coating.

• Swing attached to frame with uncoated galvanized steel chain.

• In-ground mount.

McKinney York Architects www.mckinneyyork.com

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Michelle Rossomando, AIA, RID

Not for regulatory approval, permitting, or construction

COLOR PALETTE – TFC TSBVI PLAYGROUND

TFC Project: #24-054-2561 Date: 02/28/2025

Scale: N/A

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SHADE SURFACING

PRIMARY PERMALENE

YELLOW

SECONDARY PERMALENE

BLUE

DECK

GRAY

PRIMARY POLYETHYLENE

SEAFOAM

CLAMP POWDERCOAT

PLUM

POST POWDERCOAT

YELLOW

COMPONENT POWDERCOAT

PLUM

Beige

Blue

Blue

NOTE: All surfacing colors shall be a 50/50 mix of color and black surfacing for cost reasons.