Ballard Park Furnishings

Louisville Parks and Recreation is seeking competitive sealed bids for the Ballard Park Furnishings project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #260041, which involves the purchase of park equipment for Ballard Park located at 525 Caldwell Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The procurement specifically requires furnishing and delivering bench swings (2 units), trash receptacles (5 units), picnic tables (6 total units including 2 ADA-compliant), grills (1 unit), and bike racks (4 units). Sealed proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire digital portal by 3:00 p.m. on August 18, 2025, with a designated question period running from July 28, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to August 6, 2025, 3:00 p.m. The evaluation criteria will be based solely on the lowest bid meeting specifications, with a 100-point scoring system. Bid prices must remain firm for six months after the closing date, and the contract will have Net 30 payment terms. Bidders will need to submit multiple compliance documents including Good Faith Effort Forms, Ban the Box Form, SAM Certification, and Buy America Certification.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions designed to support local and disadvantaged businesses. Specific goals mandate 15% participation for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 5% for Female Business Enterprises (FBE), and 0.5% for Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBE). Additional preferences include a 5% bid reduction for minimum wage businesses paying at least $10.10/hour and a 5% reduction for Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area businesses. Only one bidder, E-Z Construction, submitted a proposal with a total bid amount of $58,080.00. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate Commercial General Liability coverage, with Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. The project is funded through a HUD grant and subject to Build America, Buy America Act requirements, mandating that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be predominantly produced in the United States. Contractors must also comply with federal third-party contract provisions, including equal employment opportunity standards and civil rights protections.