2026 004 RFP Spalding County Splash Pads Three (3)

Spalding County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified bidders for a comprehensive splash pad design and construction project involving three distinct locations: City Park (large), Fairmont Park (mini), and the Spalding County Aquatic Center (mini). The procurement solicits full-service proposals that include site preparation, water feature installation, electrical and plumbing work, safety surfacing, and appropriate signage with specific requirements such as push-button activation and ADA compliance. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. ET on September 29, 2025, with an anticipated Board of Commissioners award date of November 3, 2025, and a project completion deadline of April 15, 2026. The evaluation criteria will assess bidders across multiple dimensions, including 30% weight on splash pad experience, 40% on contractor qualifications, 10% on design uniqueness, 10% on reference responsiveness, and 5% on project completion timeline. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including E-Verify documentation, insurance certificates, contractor qualifications, three professional references, project timeline, and concept designs.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents, bidders must meet substantial qualification requirements including minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 for general liability, workers' compensation, and vehicle liability. The county reserves the right to offer multiple bidders designated projects or tasks within the same bid request and maintains flexibility to negotiate contract terms. Although a precise budget range was not specified, the solicitation suggests a structured procurement process for municipal water recreation infrastructure with detailed compliance requirements. The project includes 3D rendering images from Vortex, a water play equipment manufacturer, indicating potential vendor involvement or equipment sourcing. Bidders will need to provide itemized cost estimates for both flow-through and filtration water systems, with pricing measured in gallons per minute for each location, suggesting potential variability in project scope and associated costs.