13599-20250116112515 Pontotoc

The Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Association is seeking qualified playground equipment manufacturers and vendors to design, provide, and install playground equipment at the Tanglefoot Pavilion and Recreation site. This procurement is a Request for Proposals/Qualifications targeting playground equipment with specific technical requirements, including installations for children ages 2-12 that meet ADA accessibility standards and IPEMA certification. The project requires equipment conforming to multiple safety standards, including ASTM F1487, ASTM F1292, ASTM F3313, and CPSC Publication 325. Proposals must be submitted via email to Leah Mitchell, Executive Director, by close of business on February 10, 2025. Evaluation criteria will encompass responsiveness to the RFP, proposed equipment designs, originality, safety, accessibility, play value, durability, maintenance considerations, and budget alignment. Interested vendors can conduct independent site visits or schedule tours through the Chamber office to better understand project specifications.

The procurement encourages participation from historically underutilized businesses, with a specific 10% participation goal for small businesses and businesses owned by women and minorities. The project will require no-fault poured-in-place (PIP) surfacing that is ADA approved and meets ASTM F-1292 standards. The contract will be subject to federal funding compliance requirements, including regulations outlined in Executive Order 11246, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other federal procurement guidelines. Contractors must adhere to employment protection regulations, maintain records for three years after final expenditure, and comply with anti-lobbying and debarment rules. The total project budget is $100,000, which will cover the design, equipment procurement, and installation of the playground equipment at the Tanglefoot Pavilion and Recreation site. Prospective bidders must demonstrate technical capability, safety standards compliance, and the ability to meet the project's design and accessibility requirements.