Miscellaneous Concrete Placement

The City of Buda, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP 26-095) for the comprehensive design, demolition, and replacement of an existing playground at Buda City Park located at 204 San Antonio Street, Buda, TX 78610. The scope of work includes complete playground design services, removal of existing playground equipment and surfacing, installation of new age-appropriate playground structures designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12 years with ADA-accessible features, installation of poured-in-place (PIP) rubber safety surfacing, site restoration, and certified post-installation inspection. Qualified vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in comparable playground projects, employ a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) for design review, and possess manufacturer-certified surfacing installation credentials. All equipment must comply with ASTM F1487, ASTM F1292, ASTM F1951, CPSC Publication #325, and ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The evaluation committee will score proposals on a 100-point scale weighted as follows: Playground Design and Creativity (15 points), ADA Accessibility and Inclusivity (10 points), Quality and Durability of Equipment/Surfacing (10 points), Vendor Experience and Qualifications (15 points), Project Schedule and Implementation Plan (10 points), Warranty and Post Installation Support (5 points), and Cost Proposal (35 points). Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's Bonfire procurement portal or as paper submissions to Buda City Hall, 405 E. Loop Street, Building 100, by 11:00 AM Central Time on February 6, 2026, with a question submission deadline of 2:00 PM CT on January 30, 2026. Site visits are encouraged, and the anticipated committee review and award decision are scheduled for February-March 2026.

The City of Buda encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), including minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises certified through the State of Texas HUB Program administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; offerors may receive evaluation consideration points based on HUB certification status. Mandatory compliance certifications required for all bidders include the House Bill 89 Verification form regarding Israel boycott certification (with exemptions for companies with fewer than ten full-time employees or contracts valued below $100,000), the Disclosure of Business Relationships with Iran, Sudan, or a Foreign Terrorist Organization certification per Texas S.B. 252, a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and completion of the HUB Certification attachment if applicable. Required insurance coverage includes Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability of at least $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, with the City named as an additional insured. Equipment warranty requirements include a minimum of 15 years on structural components and 5 years on movable parts, while surfacing warranty must provide a minimum of 5 years on materials and installation. The RFP documentation does not specify an incumbent vendor, existing contract values, or a disclosed project budget range.