Playground Replacement Project _26 SOW.docx

CITY OF ROSWELL

Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs Department Scope of Work – Playground Replacement Project (5 Parks – Total)

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The City of Roswell is seeking proposals from qualified playground manufacturers and/or licensed playground contractors to provide design, demolition, site preparation, equipment, surfacing, installation, and warranty for the replacement of five (5) existing playgrounds located at:

· Rowell Area Park

· Groveway Community Park

· Sloan Street Park

· East Roswell Park

· Garrard Landing Park The total project budget is $1,500,000, inclusive of all materials, labor, freight, demolition, site work, surfacing, contingency, and contractor overhead.

2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The City desires playgrounds that:

· Provide inclusive, unique, ADA-compliant play experiences

· Serve multiple age groups (2–5 and 5–12 unless otherwise specified)

· Emphasize durability and long-term maintenance efficiency

· Improve drainage and surfacing performance

· Enhance visual appeal and park identity

· Meet or exceed all applicable safety standards

3. STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE

All work shall comply with:

· Current ASTM F1487 standards

· Current CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook

· ADA / 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

· IPEMA certification for all play components

· Georgia erosion & sediment control requirements (if applicable) Contractor shall provide certification documentation prior to final acceptance.

4. SCOPE OF SERVICES

4.1 Design Phase

Contractor shall:

· Provide conceptual design for each park

· Conduct one (1) design meeting per park with City staff

· Provide 3D renderings

· Provide color palette options

· Provide inclusive play components

· Provide site layout with fall zones and ADA routes identified

· Provide stamped engineered drawings if required City reserves right to request revisions.

4.2 Demolition & Removal

Contractor shall:

· Remove all existing playground equipment

· Remove existing surfacing (EWF, PIP, turf, etc.)

· Remove concrete footings to minimum 12” below grade

· Dispose of materials legally – recycling metal when applicable

· Protect adjacent trees and site features

4.3 Site Preparation

Contractor shall:

· Fine grade play areas

· Improve drainage as needed

· Install sub-base (min. 6” compacted aggregate unless otherwise specified)

· Install geotextile fabric if required

· Adjust surrounding grades to ensure positive drainage away from play area (If sites have native soils like athletic fields, may want to specify compaction testing and proof-rolling.)

4.4 Playground Equipment

Each playground shall include:

· Separate age-appropriate structures (2–5 and 5–12) where space allows

· Climbing components

· Slides (minimum two per major structure)

· Swing set (belt + inclusive seat)

· Shade element (integrated or standalone)

· Sensory play panels

· Ground-level play components

· At least one ADA transfer platform

· Inclusive spinner or motion element Equipment must:

· Be commercial grade

· Powder-coated steel (G90 galvanized or better)

· Stainless steel hardware

· UV-stable plastic components

· Minimum 15-year warranty on posts and structural components

4.5 Safety Surfacing

Contractor shall provide pricing for:

· Primary Option: Engineered Wood Fiber that is certified play safe (EWF)

· Alternate Option: Poured-in-Place (PIP) rubber surfacing Surfacing must:

· Meet fall height requirements

· Be ADA accessible

· Include proper drainage layer

· Include perimeter containment system

4.6 Site Amenities (As Applicable)

Provide pricing for:

· New border/curbing

· Concrete ADA access path connections

· Benches

· Trash receptacles

· Bike racks

· Shade structures (if not integrated)

· Protective fencing (if needed)

· Signage (rules + emergency contact)

4.7 Installation

Contractor shall:

· Install equipment per manufacturer specifications

· Provide certified playground safety installer

· Provide on-site supervision at all times

· Coordinate inspections

· Restore disturbed turf areas

· Remove all debris daily

4.8 Inspections & Closeout

Contractor shall:

· Provide third-party CPSI inspection prior to final acceptance

· Provide as-built drawings

· Provide warranty documentation

· Provide maintenance manuals

· Conduct staff walkthrough/training

5. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposals shall include:

1. Detailed cost breakdown per park

2. Equipment specifications

3. Project schedule

4. Proposed timeline (start to completion)

5. Warranty information

6. References (minimum 3 municipal projects)

7. Proof of insurance

8. Contractor license information

6. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Proposed timeline:

· Proposal Due: July 24, 2026

· Design Review Period: July 24, 2026 – August 5, 2026

· Notice to Proceed: TBD

· Substantial Completion: TBD

7. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated on:

· Design quality

· Durability and lifecycle value

· Inclusive play features

· Cost

· Experience with municipal projects

· Warranty strength

· Installation timeline