RFQ_Hueston_Woods_Playgrounds - KG.pdf

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for: A small playground, and a large playground at Hueston Woods State Park

Project Background: The nature center gathers visitors as it is a hub of information for first timers.

Returning visitors congregate with family and friends to learn about the day’s programs and new changes to the park. A playground will enhance the experience to get visitors to stay longer and to host events here. The second playground will be located at the Park’s horse camp.

Specification:

#1 Installation of a large playground space, theme similar to the examples below, located at the nature center

#2 Installation of a small playground for our horsecamp area similar to the examples below

For the Nature Center Playground (#1)

Specifications/Scope of Work

1) Provide all needed equipment and installation for playground.

a. Playground equipment color should be predominately nature inspired tones of green, brown, or tan.

b. Playground equipment must be compliant with CPSC safety standards

c. Specify warranty for equipment. Non-moving components should have minimum 10-year warranty.

d. Overall equipment selection and layout must provide user capacity of 60 or greater

e. Provide detailed drawings and layout of proposed equipment

2) The playground space should include the following items:

a. Primary playground set designed for use by children ages 5-12 including:

Multiple platforms at various heights ranging from 24” to 96” with stair-steps between panels Roof area over at least one platform Two (2) alternative climbers to reach various platform heights One (1) open slide, 24” or 32” height One (1) open slide, 72” height Two (2) twisty/curly slides, 96” height One (1) rope or cable climber feature Two (2) play/activity panels

b. Secondary playground set designed for use by children ages 2-5 including:

Multiple platforms at various heights ranging from 24” to 48” with stair-steps between panels https://www.cpsc.gov/Playground-Handbook

Roof area over at least one platform One (1) open slide, 24” or 32” height Dual or side-by-side slide, 48” height Two (2) play/activity panels Two (2) alternative climbers to reach various platform heights One (1) musical or sound-making feature

c. Freestanding swing-set including:

Minimum 5” diameter posts/beams Minimum 96” height Four (4) total swing positions Two (2) belt seat swings with chains Two (2) inclusive swing seat for limited core/upper body strength

d. Rock climbing panels, free-standing or attached to primary playground

e. Multiple realistic nature themed play structures like tree stumps, rocks/boulders, mushrooms, or forest creatures for climbing/stepping, 16-24” height or greater

3) Provide detailed drawings and layout for equipment attached to your quote

4) Provide fall protection using wood mulch for playgrounds and containment bumpers for the mulch. This should be placed under each playset and swing set. Fall protection should be 9 inches deep for 5 feet of fall height

5) Provide delivery and installation of equipment. Coordinate exact location, layout, construction timing and laydown area with the park manager, Kathryn Conner 513-523-6347 ext. 6

For the horse camp playground (#2)

Specifications/Scope of Work

2) Provide all needed equipment and installation for playground.

a. Playground equipment color should be predominately nature inspired tones of green, brown, or tan.

b. Playground equipment must be compliant with CPSC safety standards

c. Specify warranty for equipment. Non-moving components should have minimum 10-year warranty.

d. Overall equipment selection and layout must provide user capacity of 20 or greater

e. Provide detailed drawings and layout of proposed equipment

2) The playground space should include the following items:

a. Primary playground set designed for use by children ages 5-12 including:

Multiple platforms at various heights ranging from 24” to 96” with stair-steps between panels Roof area over at least one platform One (1) alternative climbers to reach platform heights One (1) open slide, minimum 24” height One (1) twisty/curly slides, minimum 24” height https://www.cpsc.gov/Playground-Handbook

One (1) play/activity panels

b. Freestanding swing-set including:

Minimum 5” diameter posts/beams Minimum 96” height Four (4) total swing positions Two (2) belt seat swings with chains Two (2) inclusive swing seat for limited core/upper body strength

3) Provide fall protection using wood mulch for playgrounds and containment bumpers for the mulch.

This should be placed under the playset and swing set. Fall protection should be 9 inches deep for 5 feet of fall height

4) Provide delivery and installation of equipment. Coordinate exact location, layout, construction timing and laydown area with the park manager, Kathryn Conner 513-523-6347 ext. 6

Ordering Division and address: Hueston Woods State Park 6301 Park Office Rd College Corner Ohio 45003

Delivery: Hueston Woods State Park 6301 Park Office Rd College Corner Ohio 45003 Kathryn Conner 513-260-4445 kathryn.conner@dnr.ohio.gov

Site Visit & Point of Contact:

Prior to submitting a bid response, offerors must visit Hueston Woods State Park before the bid can be considered. Contact Kathryn Conner 513-260-4445 to set up a meeting time Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am- 5pm

This project is federally assisted. Contracts to be awarded under this invitation for bids will be subject to federal laws and related acts that are referenced in this bid package.

Evaluation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the State.

Contract Award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by low lot total. Low lot total will be determined by multiplying the unit cost by the estimated usage listed in the bid and then adding each of the totals together to arrive at a total for all items. Failure to bid all items may result in the bidder being deemed not responsive

Invoices Origin-DNR- 481 Hueston Woods State Park

All invoices must be submitted DIRECTLY to Financial Shared Services (FSS).

There are three options available to submit invoices to FSS:

• EMAIL the invoice to: invoices@ohio.gov

• MAIL the invoice to: Financial Shared Services, PO Box 182880, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2880

In order to process your invoice, please make sure all the required information listed below is on your invoice before submitting it to FSS or they will be returned for not being a proper invoice.

1. Must include the Purchase Order (PO) number assigned. You may shorten it to the last five mailto:kathryn.conner@dnr.ohio.gov mailto:invoices@ohio.gov digits.

2. Supplier full name as it appears on your PO.

3. The Ship to and/or service facility name and full address

4. Unique invoice number

5. Date of service or date work was completed.

6. Complete itemization of services performed, materials or goods supplied and/or labor furnished.

7. Line charge(s). If parts are included, please break out the line charges with product and charges separately.

8. No State of Ohio sales tax

9. Remit to address must match our records for payment

All fields mentioned above are required to count as a correct invoice; failure to provide this information will result in a returned invoice and delayed payment..

The awarded supplier will be required to sign an Addendum to Bid Quote or Personal Services Agreement.

Example attached.

Location and sample illustration for item #1

Location and sample illustration for item #2