PARK Amenities RFP Scope of Work Rev2.pdf

Request for Proposal

Rossville Park - Phase 1

2/19/2024

On behalf of Walker County, Georgia (“County”), Barge Design Solu ons solicits a request for proposals (RFP) for park ameni es to include a playground, splash pad, and mul -purpose building to be located at the exis ng Rossville Recrea on Facility on Salem Road in Rossville, GA.

The project is funded by a Federal ARPA SLFRF grant administered by the State of Georgia. The

County intends to purchase the proposed ameni es described in this RFP through a co-opera ve purchase agreement that meets federal and state procurement requirements.

Proposers can submit proposals for one or more of the park ameni es according to the products and services the proposer can provide. Specific requirements for each of the park ameni es is included below. The County intends to start construc on of the project by July 31, 2024 and open the park on or before April 1, 2025.

The site work surrounding the proposed park ameni es described in this RFP will be provided by others under a separate contract including site demoli on, erosion/ sediment control, underground u li es (electrical, sewer and water), storm drainage, earthwork to subgrade of park amenity areas, asphalt entry drive, parking lot, concrete curbs and/or concrete curb and gu ers (associated with parking lot), concrete sidewalks between park ameni es, walking path, site ligh ng, landscaping, and site furniture. Coordina on with the site contractor will be required by all the selected park amenity suppliers and contractors.

Proposal Instruc ons

Proposals shall include complete drawings for each design, specifications, and pictures for each component in designs and colors available. Proposals must include a bid price for each design presented. Bids must list the cost of the equipment, materials, and labor separately.

Proposers shall include a copy of the co-operative purchase agreement for evaluation for meeting grant requirements. The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals with or without cause, and to accept proposals which it considers most favorable. All delivery, assembly, installation and supervision costs must be included in the proposal.

Timeline

• Ques ons due – 3/1/2024

• Proposals due – 3/27/2024

• Project award – on or before 4/25/2024

Questions shall be submitted in writing to John Brown at john.brown@bargedesign.com. Questions and responses will be issued to all proposers.

Proposals shall be submitted electronically to john.brown@bargedesign.com with original printed copies delivered to John Brown, 1110 Market Street, Suite 200, Chattanooga, TN 37402.

The following conditions apply to this submission:

• Proposals must be signed, in ink, by an officer of the company duly authorized to bind the Proposer and must be sealed and labeled on the cover with the RFP tle

Rossville Park- Phase 1 and Proposer's name

• Proposals submi ed must be one (1) original with two (2) copies.

• Proposal shall remain open and binding for 90 days from the date of proposal submission deadline.

The County reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject and return, without evaluation, any proposal received after the proposal submission time and date, whether it is delivered by mail or otherwise. The Owner reserves the right to reject all Proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities. Any Proposer who contacts any of the Owner’s elected officials or staff, or the Owner’s consultants, Barge Design Solutions, Inc. directly or indirectly after the date of issue of this invitation for the purpose of influencing the selection process prior to award shall be immediately disqualified and removed from consideration.”

Based on the information contained in the Proposals, the Owner will select a Proposal that is most advantageous to the Owner.

PLAYGROUND PROGRAM

Project Name: Rossville Park

Client: Walker County

Loca on: Salem Road, Rossville, GA (34°57'46.7"N 85°18'10.9"W)

Purchasing Contract: Co-Opera ve Purchasing Contract that meets federal and state acquisi on requirements for design, materials, and installa on of the playground proposed in response to the request for proposal.

Descrip on: Playground is to include but not be limited to the following criteria, materials, specifics, and design.

1. The design theme of the playground will be based on Walker County’s slogan “Walker

Rocks” and should include a variety of naturalized play structures that u lize stylized boulders, logs, and animals. Example images of the type of features that could be used to support the desired theme are included in the RFP.

2. The playground contractor shall provide the following to furnish a complete playground ready for use, turnkey. All materials shall be new and free from defects and meet the specified product standards.

a. Design documents required to support permi ng and construc on.

b. Playground equipment, edging and safety surfacing, including delivery, installa on and incidentals.

c. Provide and install base material for safety surfacing (i.e. aggregate) and any associated subsurface drainage required. Playground contractor is responsible for confirming subgrade eleva ons prior to installa on.

3. Playground shall be designed and constructed to meet all local, state, and federal requirements for public playgrounds.

4. All items proposed must comply with applicable safety or regulatory standards or codes.

5. All playground equipment meets or exceeds all current standards and guidelines of the

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Society for Tes ng and

Materials (ASTM), Americans with Disabili es Acts (ADA); equipment must be cer fied by the Internal Playground Equipment Manufacturers Associa on (IPEMA); and products comply with Consumer Product Safety Improvement ACT (SPSIA- 2008)

6. All equipment, products, supplies, and services shall be covered by a warranty that is the industry standard or be er.

7. Building contractor guarantees that the materials will be free from defects in materials and workmanship/ installa on for a period of not less than one (1) year from date of delivery acceptance.

8. Criteria considered for all proposals shall include, but not be limited to the company’s experience with this type of project, business history, customer sa sfac on history, availability of their products, and me required to complete the requested work.

Proposals should include references from other similar projects.

9. Detailed technical installa on instruc ons and maintenance and opera ons manuals are required from the manufacturer.

10. $1,000,000 liability insurance cer fica on form from your insurance company. Insurance shall remain ac ve through the dura on of the construc on project.

Target Age Group: Ages 2-12

Play Elements: The playground should include one or more mul -level pla orm structures with a mul tude of integrated play components such as slides, climbers, bridges, tunnels, spinners, and ac vity panels. The playground should also include stand-alone play structures such as climbers, balance beams, tunnels, a zipline and swings with adap ve sea ng. Play structures can be constructed of a combina on of materials (GFRC, powder coated steel, ropes, plas c, stone, rubber, etc.) to support the design theme and maximize the play experience. Design layout shall indicate the required use zones for each play structure. Play elements should include features that meet ADA accessibility requirements and support inclusive play, such as ramps, where feasible.

Surfacing:

The playground contractor is to provide safety surfacing appropriate for the designed fall heights of the play equipment proposed to include base materials and any subsurface drainage required for the play surfacing with appropriate connec ons to the exis ng drainage pipe that runs through the playground area.

Main Play Area (+/- 5,000SF) will be a combina on of synthe c turf and pour in place (PIP) rubber that meets or exceeds the fall height requirements of the play structures proposed. PIP rubber will be u lized to create a stream that flows through the main play area with splashes at ends of slides and other play areas. The PIP will connect to the concrete path that goes to the splash pad where the stream will change to colored concrete and terminate at the splash pad.

Playground contractor to coordinate with landscape architect on decora ve paving design.

Engineered wood fiber (+/-2,770 SF) will be used around the two large exis ng trees to remain that are located on each end of the main playground area.

The surfacing edge restraint will be a concrete curb (+/- 330 LF), flush with safety surfacing and exterior lawn areas.

See a ached plan for layout of the playground areas.

Budget:

The total budget range for the playground is up to $700,000. Bids must include the itemized costs of the play systems equipment, delivery charges, any discounts, and cost of supervised installation, and 3rd party inspection.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Criteria Points

1. ADA, ASTM, IPEMA & CPSC compliance - Yes/No

2. Proposal addresses design guidelines and specifications 0-25

3. Quality of design, play value and target demographic 0-25

4. Quantity of play elements 0-10

5. Capacity of play equipment 0-10

6. Uniqueness of equipment - 0-30

Maximum Points: 100

SPLASHPAD PROGRAM

Client: Walker County

Loca on: Salem Road, Rossville, GA (34°57'46.7"N 85°18'10.9"W)

Purchasing Contract: Co-Opera ve Purchasing Contract that meets federal and state acquisi on requirements for design, materials, and installa on of the Splash Pad proposed in response to the request for proposal.

Descrip on: Splashpad is to include but not be limited to the following criteria, materials, specifics, installa on and design.

1. The splashpad contractor shall provide design, permi ng, materials, water play features, automated control system, water distribu on system, underground storage tank, plumbing, rain sensor, shut-off valve, connec on to sewer, concrete (as depicted on Exhibit A), electrical, earth work, shipping, installa on, incidentals, and labor to furnish a complete Splashpad play area ready for use, turnkey. All materials shall be new and free from defects and meet the specified product standards.

2. Splashpad proposals shall have high play value and incorporate nature-based design theme to support Walker County’s slogan “Walker Rocks”, while incorpora ng safety and low maintenance.

3. Splashpad shall be designed and constructed to meet all local, state, and federal requirements for public splash pads.

4. All items proposed must comply with applicable safety or regulatory standards or codes.

5. Proposed equipment and products must be new; however, proposer may offer certain close-out equipment or products if it is specifically noted in the pricing proposal.

6. All equipment, products, supplies, and services shall be covered by a warranty that is the industry standard or be er.

7. Contractor guarantees that the materials will be free from defects in materials and workmanship/ installa on for a period of not less than one (1) year from date of delivery acceptance.

8. Criteria considered for all proposals shall include, but not be limited to the company’s experience with this type of project, business history, customer sa sfac on history, availability of their products, and me required to complete the requested work.

Proposals should include references from other similar projects.

9. The contractor shall provide all items necessary to completely construct the project described. A pump equipment room will be located within a proposed mul -purpose building (provided by others) located adjacent to the proposed splashpad (refer to

Exhibit A). The splashpad contractor will be required to coordinate with the building contractor regarding design requirements, schedule, rou ng of piping and power/control wiring, and construc on of the building and splash pad.

10. The splashpad is to be designed as a recircula ng system with an underground storage tank provided by the splash pad contractor between the splash pad and mul -purpose building.

11. Units that are interchangeable and or provide easy to replace above ground features will be given preference. This applies to both: nozzles, and other spray features.

12. All opera onal and maintenance instruc ons, ming and use op ons shall be demonstrated and shown opera onal by the successful bidder, and or by the manufacturer representa ve at no extra cost to the County. These tests should also include pressure tes ng of all waterlines prior to any concrete or other types of permanent work being completed. These inspec ons are to be witnessed by owner’s representa ve, and other relevant individuals (inspectors, contractor etc.) as needed.

13. The primary use of brass and stainless-steel components within the plumbing system and Splashpad features will be given preference.

14. $1,000,000 liability insurance cer fica on form from your insurance company. Insurance shall remain ac ve through the dura on of the construc on project.

Target Age Group: The Splashpad shall be designed to accommodate all ages – toddlers to teenagers.

Splash Pad Elements: The splash pad should include a variety of features that u lize natural and stylized boulders, surfacing, and sea ng to support the “Walker Rocks” design theme. The conceptual layout provided includes the following stylized boulder features from Water Odyssey

(1-Balance Rock at the center of splash pad, 3- Rocky Rains, and 1-Mini-Mountain). Other stylized GFRC boulders can be submi ed with considera on of climb ability safety and visibility to minimize blind spots. The splash pad should also include a variety of standard ground spray elements around the boulder features to enhance/compliment the splash pad experience.

Example images of the type of features that could be used to support the desired theme are included in the RFP.

Surfacing:

Wet Zone (+/- 2,000 SF) to be either integral-colored concrete and/ or topical epoxy color treatment with an an -slip finish. Colored concrete shall be u lized to create a symbolic splash at the center of the splash pad connected to a symbolic stream that flows through from the center of the splashpad to the entrance gate of the splashpad and connect to a colored concrete stream by the site contractor that will connect to the stream surfacing at the entrance to the playground. Splashpad contractor to coordinate with landscape architect on decora ve paving design. All concrete to be sealed 3,000 PSI fiber reinforced with a minimum of 4” thickness with a broom finish. Add/Alternates should be made available for surface op ons, of the products that the contractor is accustomed to installing and provide specific warranty, example, and benefits of using in place of a light broom finished concrete.

Observa on Zone (+/- 1,900 SF) to be 4” thick broom finish concrete area around the perimeter of the wet zone of the splashpad that will slope away from the wet zone at 1.5% slope.

See a ached plan for layout of the splash pad area.

Fencing: The splashpad contractor is to provide chain-link fencing around the perimeter of the splash pad observa on zone in accordance with code requirements. Chain-link fencing is to be

4’ high with black vinyl coa ng thermally fused to the fence fabric, posts and fencing hardware.

Fencing shall include a self-closing gate that meets local health department requirements for pools and splash pads, as well as ADA accessibility.

Addi ve Alternates – The following splashpad elements should be included as an addi ve cost to the base splashpad cost proposed. Walker County reserves the right to select any combina on of the proposed addi ve alternates or none of them based on the overall project budget.

1. Equipment vault – This addi ve alternate shall include the cost associated with providing a par ally above grade equipment vault for the splashpad, pumps and equipment.

Equipment vault shall provide a durable weather resistant housing for splashpad equipment with a hinged lockable lid for accessing the equipment. Cost should also include a 4’ ht. chain link fence to match the splashpad fencing with (2) 12’ wide double swing gates for maintenance access around the equipment vault and underground tank.

Also included shall be a cost for a 4” thick layer of #57 stone installed over weed control fabric and covering the inside of the fenced area of the splash pad equipment. Cost should also include a deduct for the reduc on in the length of plumbing required to connect to a pump room in the building.

Budget:

The budget for the splash pad including the additive alternative is up to $400,000. Bids must include the itemized costs of the splashpad systems equipment, delivery charges, any discounts, and cost of supervised installation.

1. Proposal addresses design guidelines and specifications 0-25

2. Quality of design, play value and target demographic 0-25

3. Quantity of splashpad features 0-20

4. Uniqueness of splashpad design - 0-30

MULTI-USE BUILDING PROGRAM

Client: Walker County

Loca on: Salem Road, Rossville, GA (34°57'46.7"N 85°18'10.9"W)

Purchasing Contract: Co-Opera ve Purchasing Contract that meets federal and state acquisi on requirements for design, materials, and installa on for the pre-engineered site built mul -use building proposed in response to the request for proposal.

Descrip on: Mul -use building is to include but not be limited to the following criteria, materials, specifics, installa on, and design.

Base Bid – The following building program criteria should be included as the base bid for the proposed building.

1. The building contractor shall provide design, engineering, permi ng, materials, layout, foo ngs, concrete, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, ligh ng, fixtures, earth work, incidentals, shipping, installa on, and labor to the edge of the building slab related to furnishing a complete pre-engineered site built mul -purpose building ready for use, turnkey. All materials shall be new and free from defects and meet the product standards.

2. The pre-engineered site-built building shall be designed and constructed to meet all local, state, and federal applicable code requirements and submit sealed architectural/ engineering drawings for building and founda on design required for permi ng

3. All items proposed must comply with applicable safety or regulatory standards or codes.

4. Proposed equipment and products must be new; however, proposer may offer certain close-out equipment or products if it is specifically noted in the pricing proposal.

5. All equipment, products, supplies, and services shall be covered by a warranty that is the industry standard or be er.

6. Building contractor guarantees that the materials will be free from defects in materials and workmanship/ installa on for a period of not less than one (1) year from date of delivery acceptance.

7. A Conceptual building floor plan and eleva ons are included in the RFP to depict the building elements, layout, and design intent of the proposed building that should be used as the basis of design for the building. The contractor may submit modifica ons to the conceptual design for review and approval that reduce the cost and/ or improve the func on of the building.

8. The size of the building is approximately 720 sf of enclosed space and 1,350 sf of open pavilion space.

9. Restrooms – The building is to include restroom facili es for family, women and men as depicted on the proposed floor plan. Restroom fixtures are to be vitreous China with an addi ve alternate for stainless steel fixtures. Restrooms should include (vandal resistant) signage, ligh ng, baby changing sta ons, mirrors over sinks, toilet paper dispensers, soap dispensers, hand dryers, toilets, sinks, urinals and toilet par ons.

Provide a combina on water fountain/ bo le filler beside the entrance to both the men’s and women’s restrooms. An open chase should be included behind the restrooms to provide access for maintenance.

10. Open Pavilion – The building is to include a covered open pavilion area for picnic tables to be provided by others. Structural support for the open pavilion roof to be supported by gothic arches or open mber trusses, based on the more cost effec ve of the two op ons. Ligh ng and electrical outlets are to be provided in the open pavilion. The ceiling of the open pavilion to be stained tongue and groove wood.

11. Equipment Storage Room - The building is to include an equipment storage room as depicted on the conceptual floor plan.

12. Roof Material – The roof is to metal with color to be selected from samples submi ed.

13. Exterior walls to be painted wood siding with color to be selected from samples submi ed.

14. The enclosed por on of the building is to be heated.

Addi ve Alternates – The following building features should be included as an addi ve cost to the base building cost proposed. Walker County reserves the right to select any combina on of the proposed addi ve alternates or none of them based on the overall project budget.

1. Pump and storage room - This alternate would include a lump sum cost for the pump and storage room (+/- 350 sf) on the a ached floor plan of the building including all materials and labor associated with the rooms including but not limited to framing, walls, structural members, foo ngs, doors, trim, ligh ng, electrical outlets, and incidentals associated with the pump and storage rooms. The building contractor will be required to coordinate with the splash pad contractor regarding design requirements, schedule, and construc on of the building and splash pad.

2. Covered porch extension – This alternate would include a lump sum cost for the covered porch depicted on the a ached floor plan along the sides of the building including all materials and labor associated with the porch including but not limited to framing, decking, structural members, posts, columns, foo ngs, and incidentals associated with the porch structure.

3. Cupolas – This alternate would include a cost for each cupola including all materials and labor associated with the cupola including but not limited to framing, decking, roof, structural members, posts, columns, foo ngs, and incidentals associated with the cupola.

4. Stone Water Table - This alternate would include a lump sum cost for a decora ve stone

(faux or natural) water table (18” ht.) applied to the en re perimeter base of the enclosed por on of the building, including all materials and labor associated with the water table, including but not limited to stone, mortar, structural support, and incidentals associated with the stone water table.

5. Stone Column Bases - This alternate would include a cost for each decora ve stone (faux or natural) column (18” ht. x 24” sq.) at the base of all ver cal support posts of the building including all materials and labor associated with the stone base including but not limited to stone, mortar, structural support, foo ngs, and incidentals associated with the stone bases.

6. HVAC - This alternate would include a lump sum cost for a complete HVAC system in lieu of just heat for the enclosed por ons of the building including all materials and labor associated with the HVAC system.

7. Stainless steel fixtures – This alternate is to provide stainless steel fixtures in the restrooms in lieu of vitreous china fixtures.

1. Proposal addresses design guidelines and specifications 0-15

2. Style of building proposed 0-10

3. Materials of building proposed 0-25

4. Overall cost of base building and additive alternates submitted 0-50