ADA- Compliant Playground Equipment

The City of South Fulton Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified contractors to furnish and install ADA-compliant, inclusive playground equipment at three park locations: Creel Park, Burdett Park, and Old National Park. The project involves comprehensive playground replacements, with each site requiring equipment sized between 4,000 and 6,000 square feet, capable of accommodating at least 40 children simultaneously. Proposers must provide detailed design drawings, equipment specifications, and comprehensive installation plans, including demolition of existing play structures, site preparation, safety surfacing, and shade canopy installation. The evaluation criteria for this Request for Proposal (RFP 25-14) includes a 100-point scoring system: 10 points for scope compliance, 25 points for design quality and inclusivity, 25 points for contractor experience and qualifications, 10 points for project timeline, 10 points for innovation and sustainability, and 20 points for cost. Key submission deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on September 10, 2025, at 10 AM EST, with final proposals due by 2:00 PM EST on September 25, 2025, to be submitted electronically via BidNet.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), with a 15% participation goal, and encourages submissions from Minority-Owned Businesses, Women-Owned Businesses, Small Business Enterprises, and local firms. Local vendors with a physical office or business license in South Fulton will receive preference in the evaluation process. The contract is federally funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and has an initial one-year term with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. Contractors must provide a maintenance plan, demonstrate use of environmentally friendly materials, comply with a Certified Playground Safety Inspector audit, and offer assignable warranties with specified service response times. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving equipment procurement, site preparation, installation, and surfacing across three parks—suggests a significant capital investment. Successful bidders must also comply with environmental laws, non-discrimination principles, and federal work authorization requirements, with potential liquidated damages for failing to complete work within the 90-calendar-day project timeline.