Child Care Center Playground

The Oklahoma A&M System, specifically the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) in Okmulgee, is seeking proposals for a Child Care Center Playground project through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Office of Central Procurement. The procurement will utilize a Best Value method for acquiring sports and recreational equipment and supplies, with the primary commodity code 49000000. The solicitation was released on August 25, 2023, with proposals due on September 14, 2023, at 3:00 PM CDT. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 30, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the OSUIT Child Care Center, located at 1801 E 4th Street, Okmulgee, OK 74447. Potential bidders must complete a non-collusion certificate and adhere to the attached terms and conditions, with strict guidelines prohibiting contact with end users, departments, or contracted parties during the bid and evaluation process. The deliverables will be provided FOB Destination to the OSUIT campus, with the primary contact for the solicitation being Donald Watts, reachable at don.watts@okstate.edu or (405)744-5987.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors. Payment terms are established at 0% 30, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. The procurement spans Ottawa County and specifically involves the Tamaha Town jurisdiction, though the project is located in Okmulgee. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are provided in the available documentation. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the playground project. Potential bidders should carefully review all attached specifications and be prepared to meet the comprehensive requirements of the solicitation, including potential site visits and thorough documentation of their proposed playground equipment and installation capabilities.