#245109 Livingston - Morningside Playground Replacement

The City of Salem, Oregon's Public Works Department is seeking bids for the Livingston and Morningside Parks Playground Replacement project (Bid No. 245109, Project No. 723400), a comprehensive park infrastructure improvement initiative located in Marion County. The procurement is a unit price contract involving the complete replacement of existing playground areas with new play structures, equipment, concrete pathways, curbs, storm drainage, irrigation systems, landscaping, and park furnishings at two separate locations. Bidders must be licensed by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board or Oregon State Landscape Contractors Board and are required to submit a 10% bid security. Electronic bids are due on April 8, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. through Equity Hub's Bid Locker, with a virtual public bid opening scheduled via Zoom. The contract work is anticipated to commence in May 2025, with substantial completion required by August 29, 2025, and final completion by September 26, 2025. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates, first-tier subcontractor disclosure requirements, contractor registration, and non-discrimination provisions.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project has an estimated budget range of $400,000 to $500,000, with an optional additive alternate for a 4-foot vinyl-clad chain link fence. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in playground equipment installation, site preparation, concrete work, drainage improvements, and comprehensive landscaping. The project is funded through municipal sources and focuses on modernizing and improving public park recreational spaces in Salem. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, bidders should be prepared to integrate new infrastructure with existing park environments. Successful contractors will need to provide detailed documentation of their technical capabilities, workforce expertise, and compliance with local regulatory requirements. The procurement emphasizes a comprehensive approach to park redevelopment, requiring bidders to showcase their ability to deliver a high-quality, fully integrated playground replacement project.