RFP_PR_26_003_FoundersOakParkPlayground_Carte.pdf

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Attached to: Cartersville - Founders Oak Park Playground
Solicitation number: PE-60899-NONST-2026-000000074
Issued by: Barrow County, Georgia

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This Request for Proposals (RFP PR-26-003) is issued by the City of Cartersville, Georgia, seeking qualified playground designers and manufacturers to design, supply, and install playground equipment for Founders Oak Park, a pocket park being created as part of the City Hall redevelopment project. The project centers on creating a distinctive playground inspired by the legacy of the historic Founders Oak Tree, which was planted over 175 years ago at the city's founding. The playground design should feature a primary tower-style play structure serving as the focal point, complementary structures for younger children ages 2-5, and various play components including motion-based elements, balance and climbing features, and sensory play opportunities. The design must incorporate inclusive and accessible play features compliant with ASTM, CPSC, and ADA standards, along with rubberized safety surfacing, seating areas, shade structures, and thematic elements honoring the oak tree's legacy. Questions are due by Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with the City's responses provided by Friday, May 15, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by Monday, June 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST to the City Office Building at 1 N Erwin Street, Cartersville, Georgia 30120, with selection and contract award anticipated for Thursday, June 4, 2026. The playground installation is scheduled for months 13-16 of the City Hall construction project, which began in late February/early March 2026 with anticipated completion in approximately 13 months.

The vendor will be responsible for providing the conceptual design, equipment specifications, cost proposal, supply and installation of playground equipment and surfacing, and coordination with City staff and the City Hall project team. Site preparation, including grading and base preparation, will be completed by the general contractor, while the playground vendor coordinates equipment specifications and installation requirements with the City. The proposal will be evaluated based on design creativity and theme integration (35%), play value and inclusivity (25%), quality and durability of equipment (20%), and cost and overall value (20%). Submissions must include one printed copy and a digital copy on a USB drive in a sealed package. No specific budget amount is stated in the RFP. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and select the proposal that best serves the City's interests.

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Request	for	Proposals
Founders	Oak	Park	Playground

RFP: PR-26-003

Proposals	Due:
Monday,	June	1,	2026

2:00 PM EST

Issued by

City of Cartersville, Georgia

Questions	should	be	directed	via	email	to:
Freddy	Morgan	–	fmorgan@cartersvillega.gov

Assistant	City	Manager
1	N	Erwin	Street,	Cartersville,	GA	30120

CC:	Logan	Bagley	–	lbagley@cartersvillega.gov
Public	Relations	&	Communications	Manager

Introduction

The

City

Cartersville

seeking

proposals

from

qualified

playground

designers

and

manufacturers

design,

supply,

and

install

playground

equipment

for

Founders

Oak

Park,

new

pocket

park

being

created

part

the

City

Hall

redevelopment

project.

The

playground

will

serve

tribute

the

historic

Founders

Oak

Tree,

which

was

planted

when

the

city

was

founded

than

175

years

ago.

While

the

tree

has

reached

the

end

its

life

and

must

removed

for

safety

reasons,

the

City

intends

honor

its

legacy

transforming

the

space

into

welcoming

park

for

families

and

children.

The

selected

firm

will

help

create

unique

playground

experience

inspired

the

character

and

legacy

the

oak

tree

while

providing

engaging

and

inclusive

play

environment

for

the

community.

Project

Background

Founders

Oak

Park

located

adjacent

the

City

Hall

redevelopment

project

and

historically

centered

around

the

Founders

Oak

Tree.

The

tree,

planted

the

time

the

City’s

founding,

has

long

served

symbolic

landmark

within

the

community.

Due

age

and

safety

concerns,

the

tree

will

removed

part

the

City

Hall

redevelopment.

The

City

plans

commemorate

the

legacy

the

tree

creating

small

pocket

park

and

playground

that

celebrates

the

site’s

history

while

providing

engaging

and

inclusive

play

environment.

Project

Goals

•

Create

distinctive

playground

inspired

the

legacy

the

Founders

Oak

Tree

•

Design

welcoming

and

inclusive

play

space

for

children

and

families

all

abilities

•

Provide

variety

play

experiences

that

encourage

imagination,

movement,

and

exploration

•

Incorporate

seating,

shade,

and

gathering

areas

for

families

and

caregivers

•

Create

cohesive

design

that

reflects

the

natural

character

and

story

the

site

Playground

Design

Concept

The

City

envisions

playground

centered

around

primary

tower-style

play

structure

designed

for

children

all

ages.

This

structure

will

serve

the

focal

point

the

playground

and

reference

the

form,

strength,

and

presence

the

original

oak

tree.

This	primary	structure	should	offer	a	range	of	play	opportunities	including	climbing,
exploration,	and	elevated	play	elements	appropriate	for	a	wide	range	of	ages.

Additional play elements may include:

•	A	complementary	play	structure	designed	specifically	for	younger	children	ages	2–5
•	Motion-based	play	components
•	Balance	and	climbing	elements
•	Interactive	or	sensory	play	features
•	Ground-level	play	opportunities

Designs

should

create

fun,

welcoming

environment

with

fresh

and

cohesive

look,

offering

modern

take

the

oak

tree

through

form

and

character,

and

creating

playful

space

that

ties

back

the

story

the

site.

Inclusive	Play
The	City	encourages	designs	that	support	inclusive	and	accessible	play.	The	playground
should	provide	opportunities	for	children	of	varying	abilities	and	developmental	stages	to
play	together.

Design	considerations	should	include:
•	Accessible	play	components
•	Sensory-rich	play	experiences

•

Ground-level

play

opportunities

•

Accessible

circulation

within

the

playground

•

Opportunities

for

caregivers

and

family

members

comfortably

engage

the

space

Additional	Park	Elements
In	addition	to	playground	equipment,	proposals	may	include	recommendations	for
complementary	park	features	such	as:

•	Seating	areas	and	benches
•	Shade	structures	or	shade	elements
•	Gathering	spaces	for	families
•	Thematic	elements	that	reinforce	the	story	of	the	Founders	Oak	Tree

These

elements

should

support

the

usability

and

comfort

the

park

while

maintaining

the

overall

theme

the

site.

Project

Timeline

and

Coordination

Construction

the

new

City

Hall

facility

began

late

February

early

March

2026

and

anticipated

completed

approximately

months.

Once

City

departments

relocate

the

new

facility,

the

existing

City

Hall

building

will

demolished

and

work

will

begin

that

area.

Installation

the

Founders

Oak

Park

playground

will

occur

during

this

phase

the

project

(months

13-16).

The

selected

playground

vendor

will

expected

coordinate

with

the

City

and

the

City

Hall

project

team

ensure

delivery

and

installation

aligns

with

the

overall

construction

schedule.

Site

Work

Responsibilities

Site

preparation

and

general

site

work

for

the

playground

area

will

completed

the

general

contractor

for

the

City

Hall

project.

This	work	may	include	grading,	base	preparation,	utilities,	and	other	site	improvements
necessary	to	prepare	the	playground	area	for	equipment	installation.

The	awarded	playground	vendor	will	be	responsible	for	coordinating	equipment
specifications	and	installation	requirements	with	the	City	to	ensure	compatibility	with	the
prepared	site	conditions.

Playground	Surfacing
The	playground	design	must	include	rubberized	safety	surfacing	appropriate	for	the
proposed	equipment	and	compliant	with	applicable	playground	safety	standards.

The	selected	vendor	will	be	responsible	for:
•	Providing	the	rubberized	surfacing	system
•	Coordinating	layout	and	fall	zone	requirements

•	Installation	of	the	rubberized	surfacing
•	Ensuring	surfacing	meets	applicable	safety	standards	and	manufacturer	specifications

Surfacing should complement the overall design theme of the playground.

Scope	of	Services
The	selected	firm	will	be	expected	to	provide:

•

Conceptual

playground

design

•

Proposed

equipment

and

play

components

•

Layout

and

site

integration

based

City-provided

plans

•

Product

specifications

and

safety

compliance

documentation

•

Cost

proposal

for

equipment

and

components

•

Supply

and

installation

rubberized

playground

safety

surfacing

•

Coordination

with

City

staff

and

the

City

Hall

project

team

during

design

and

implementation

All

playground

equipment

and

surfacing

must

comply

with

applicable

ASTM,

CPSC,

and

ADA

accessibility

standards.

Proposal	Requirements
Proposals	should	include:

•	Conceptual	design	or	visual	examples	illustrating	the	proposed	playground	approach
•	Description	of	proposed	play	structures	and	equipment
•	Product	specifications	and	materials	information
•	Estimated	cost	for	equipment	and	related	components
•	A	proposed	project	timeline	based	on	the	City-provided	project	schedule,	demonstrating
the	vendor’s	ability	to	meet	anticipated	delivery	and	installation	timeframes
•	Photographs	of	similar	playground	projects	completed	by	the	vendor
•	References	from	comparable	projects

Attachments

The

following

materials

are

included

with

this

Request

for

Proposals

and

should

used

proposers

when

preparing

their

submissions:

Attachment	A	–	Site	plan	with	approximate	dimensions	of	the	playground	site
Attachment	B	–	Phased	construction	plan	for	overall	City	Hall	project

These

documents

provide

the

layout,

dimensions,

and

context

for

the

Founders

Oak

Park

playground

area

and

should

referenced

when

developing

proposed

playground

designs

and

equipment

layouts.

Selection

Criteria

and

Scoring

Design

Creativity

and

Theme

Integration

–

35%

Evaluation

how

well

the

proposed

design

captures

the

spirit

the

Founders

Oak

Tree

and

creates

memorable

and

engaging

play

environment.

Play

Value

and

Inclusivity

–

25%

Evaluation

the

variety

play

opportunities,

accessibility,

and

ability

support

children

and

families

varying

ages

and

abilities.

Quality	and	Durability	of	Equipment	–	20%
Evaluation	of	materials,	craftsmanship,	safety	standards,	and	long-term	durability	of	the
proposed	equipment.

Cost

and

Overall

Value

–

20%

Evaluation

the

overall

cost

the

proposal

and

the

value

provided

relative

the

design

and

equipment

offered.

Total: 100%

Project	Schedule
RFP	Issued:	Friday,	May	1,	2026
Questions	Due:	Wednesday,	May	13,	2026
City’s	Responses	to	Questions:	Friday,	May	15,	2026
Proposals	Due:	Monday,	June	1,	2026	@	2:00PM	EST
Selection	and	Contract	Award:	Thursday,	June	4,	2026

Submission

Instructions

Proposals

must

returned

sealed

package

marked

the

outside

with

“Request

for

Proposal

–

City

Cartersville

Founders

Oak

Park

Playground”

and

the

company

name.

Each

submission

must

include

one

(1)

printed

copy

the

proposal

well

digital

copy

USB

drive.

Proposals should be delivered to:

City	Office	Building
1	N	Erwin	Street
Cartersville,	Georgia	30120

Additional

Information

The

City

Cartersville

reserves

the

right

reject

any

all

proposals

and

select

the

proposal

that

best

serves

the

City’s

interests.

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