Cartersville - Founders Oak Park Playground

The City of Cartersville, Georgia, through Barrow County, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP PR-26-003) seeking qualified playground designers and manufacturers to design, supply, and install playground equipment for Founders Oak Park, a new pocket park being created as part of the City Hall redevelopment project. The primary deliverables include a conceptual design, equipment specifications, a cost proposal, and the complete supply and installation of playground equipment and rubberized safety surfacing. The playground design must feature a primary tower-style play structure as the focal point, complementary structures for children ages 2-5, and various play components including motion-based elements, balance and climbing features, and sensory play opportunities, all while incorporating thematic elements that honor the legacy of the historic Founders Oak Tree planted over 175 years ago. All equipment and design elements must comply with ASTM, CPSC, and ADA standards and include accessible play features, seating areas, and shade structures. Qualified respondents should demonstrate expertise in playground design and inclusive play environments. The proposal evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: design creativity and theme integration (35%), play value and inclusivity (25%), quality and durability of equipment (20%), and cost and overall value (20%). Critical deadlines include a questions submission deadline of Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with City responses due by Friday, May 15, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by Monday, June 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST to the City Office Building at 1 N Erwin Street, Cartersville, Georgia 30120, with selection and contract award anticipated for Thursday, June 4, 2026. Installation is scheduled for months 13-16 of the City Hall construction project, which commenced in late February/early March 2026 and is anticipated to conclude in approximately 13 months.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories, nor does it identify any disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. The selected vendor will coordinate equipment specifications and installation requirements with City staff and the City Hall project team, with site preparation including grading and base preparation to be completed by the general contractor. The contract award will represent an integration with the broader City Hall redevelopment logistics plan, which includes phased traffic control and site management procedures outlined in the supporting CityHall_PhasedPlan.pdf document. No specific budget amount or award value range is stated in the RFP, leaving the contract value to be determined through competitive proposal evaluation. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and select the proposal that best serves the City's interests.