Big Cypress Tree SP Playground Installation - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office, is requesting bids for removal and installation of a commercial playground at Big Cypress Tree State Park in Greenfield under ITB 32701-13936, with bids due July 9, 2026 and a pre-response conference on June 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Contractors must hold an active specialty Tennessee Building Contractor license (BC-b(sm), BC-B, BC-7, or BC-C) prior to bid submission, verified through the Tennessee Commerce and Insurance database.

The scope includes removal and disposal of existing equipment, site preparation with grading and four-inch gravel base, installation of a Kompan-configuration commercial playground per Site Plan K1.0 (dated 01/19/2025), a composite multi-level tower structure, four-seat swing frame, ADA-compliant full ramp system, custom triple tower component, custom signage, agora bench, approximately 58 pieces of twelve-inch plastic playground border, and approximately 2,640 square feet of engineered wood fiber surfacing at twelve-inch compacted depth with filter fabric. Approved equipment brands include Kompan, Landscape Structures, Superior Recreational Products, Bliss Products, Henderson, Play and Park, Burke, Gametime, Playworld, Playcore, and Carnes Recreation; equivalent products require pre-approval. Work must comply with state-adopted International Building Code, ASTM F1487, CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook, and ADA accessibility standards. Completion is required by December 30, 2026. Workmanship is warranted for not less than one year from final inspection.

The estimated maximum contract value is $100,000 on a firm, fixed-price basis. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, workers' compensation insurance of $1 million, and automobile liability insurance of $1 million. A payment bond equal to 25% of maximum liability is required. Written questions are due by 2:00 p.m. CST on June 22, 2026. The pre-response conference on June 17 is optional; site visits are encouraged. Contractors must be registered with the Tennessee Supplier Portal and the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax collection before contract execution.