SCD_Waiver_-_Playgrounds.pdf

This is an email chain regarding a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) vendor inquiry between Heather Barbarotta, Assistant Director of Operations and Sustainability for New Haven Public Schools (under ABM Education), and Lilia Snyder, in which Barbarotta requests whether Snyder's program has anyone capable of performing certified playground inspections. Snyder responds negatively, indicating no certified personnel are available within her program. The email originated on October 21, 2025, and reflects the internal coordination efforts preceding a formal procurement process for playground inspection services.

The email is associated with a concurrent Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by New Haven Public Schools for on-call playground inspection and repair services across approximately 42 school locations districtwide. Proposals are due electronically through the City's eProcurement Portal by March 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with a question and clarification deadline of February 24, 2026. Qualified contractors must hold current CPSI certification from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, minimum OSHA 10 certification, and demonstrated knowledge of ASTM F1487 and CPSC guidelines. Pricing shall be submitted on a unit cost basis for annual inspection labor per school and hourly rates for maintenance and repair labor, including separate rates for standard hours and weekend/holiday hours. The City of New Haven Living Wage Ordinance applies, requiring a minimum of $21.95 per hour with benefits or $22.95 per hour without benefits (effective July 1, 2026), and bid security of 5 percent is required for proposals exceeding $100,000. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, with local preference provisions for City-based businesses, and the contractor must maintain insurance and guarantee all work and materials for one year after final acceptance. The contract value is not specified in the solicitation, though ARPA funding appears available for eligible work.