SCD_Waiver_-_Playgrounds.pdf

This is an email chain regarding vendor identification for certified playground inspection services needed by the New Haven Public Schools Department of Facilities. The correspondence indicates that Heather Barbarotta, Assistant Director of Operations and Sustainability for New Haven Public Schools (represented by ABM), contacted Lilia Snyder to inquire whether Snyder's program had personnel capable of performing certified playground inspections. Snyder responded negatively on October 21, 2025, indicating her program could not provide this service. The email exchange is associated with a formal Invitation for Bid (IFB) for playground inspection and repair services at approximately 42 school locations districtwide, with proposals due electronically through the City's eProcurement Portal by March 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The question and clarification deadline is February 24, 2026.

Qualified contractors must hold current Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, minimum OSHA 10 certification, and demonstrated knowledge of ASTM F1487 standards and Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines. Pricing shall be submitted on a unit cost basis for annual inspection labor per school and hourly rates for maintenance and repair labor, with differentiation between standard hours and weekend/holiday hours. The City of New Haven Living Wage Ordinance requires a minimum of $21.95 per hour with benefits or $22.95 per hour without benefits, effective July 1, 2026. Bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount is required for proposals exceeding $100,000. Local preference provisions apply for City-based businesses. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all qualification requirements, and contractors must maintain insurance coverage and provide one-year warranty on all work and materials. The contract value is not specified, with estimated quantities subject to actual usage, though ARPA funding appears available for eligible work.