Solicitation W912ES25QA038.pdf

This is a federal solicitation (W912ES25QA038) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking a contractor to supply and install a Northwoods Forest Themed Play System at the Gull Lake Recreation Area in Brainerd, Minnesota. The project requires furnishing and installing a new play system, drainage system, and pour-in-place rubber surface with specific design requirements, including ADA compliance, 24 different play activities, and accommodations for 45 users aged 5-12. The play system must incorporate natural forest-themed elements like trees, logs, and stones, and use molded plastic and metal components with powder-coated metal and stainless steel hardware.

The solicitation is a small business set-aside with an estimated project magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000, to be completed by June 30, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for installation during 0800-4:30 Monday-Friday hours, with ground disturbance limited to the recommended use zone. The play system must meet current playground safety codes and include a commercially viable warranty. The existing playground will be removed by the Corps prior to installation, and the new system will be installed over the existing sand play area with a dark brown rubber surface fall material.