Specifications 25IFB13455.pdf

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Engineered Wood Fiber
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25IFB13455
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Butte County, South Dakota

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This is a bid specification document from the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Division of Parks and Recreation for engineered wood fiber to be used as protective surfacing under and around playground equipment. The initial order requires 960 cubic yards of engineered wood fiber, which must meet specific manufacturing requirements including being made from softwoods and/or hardwoods, being non-toxic, containing no recycled wood products or treated materials, and having minimal bark and organic debris. The vendor must provide a product sample prior to delivery and include certification letters confirming compliance with playground safety standards including IPEMA, CPSC, and ASTM specifications (F1951, F1292, and F2075).

The manufacturer must carry $1 million in product liability insurance and provide a 2-year limited product warranty. The material must undergo and pass specific ASTM testing for wheelchair accessibility, impact attenuation, and engineered wood fiber safety surfacing. The vendor must provide toxicity test data and submit documentation confirming compliance with all current playground safety standards and guidelines with their quote. Delivery locations are specified drop points within South Dakota, with samples to be sent to the Division office in Pierre, SD.

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Engineered Wood Fiber Bid Specification Protective Surfacing Under and Around Playground Equipment

Description of Product

• Product is manufactured engineered wood fiber comprised of softwoods and/or hardwoods, consisting of randomly sized wood fibers conforming to the ASTM specifications listed below.

• Product must prove to be non-toxic. It may not contain any recycled wood products or any wood containing paint, chemicals or additives. Bidder to provide Toxicity Test Data.

• Product to have minimal bark and to be free of twigs, leaf debris and other organic material.

• A letter stating the engineered wood fiber material meets all current playground safety standards and guidelines (i.e. IPEMA certified) to include Consumer Product Safety Commission Playground Safety Guidelines (CPSC) and American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) must be submitted with the quote.

ASTM Testing Certification Manufacturer must be in compliance and provide testing data for the following standards as set forth by the ASTM for surface systems under and around playground equipment.

• ASTM F1951-Method to Test Wheelchair Accessibility.

• ASTM F1292-Method to Test Impact Attenuation of Safety Surfacing.

• ASTM F2075-Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing.

Manufacturer Agreement

• Manufacturer must carry 1 million dollars in product liability insurance.

• Manufacturer must have a written 2-year limited product warranty.

Initial Order

• 960 cubic yards of engineered wood fiber

• Vendor to supply a product sample to the Division of Parks and Recreation prior to delivery of EWF to drop points. Can be sent to:

o SD Game, Fish & Parks

Division of Parks/Recreation c/o Travis Theilen 523 E Capitol Ave.

Pierre, SD 57501

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