David Crockett State Playground Installation - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of General Services, Central Procurement Office, is requesting bids for installation of a commercial playground at David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg under ITB 32701-13935, with bids due July 15, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-response conference on June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST at 1400 West Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg.

Contractors must hold an active Tennessee Building Contractor license with specialty playground installation designation (BC-b, BC-B, BC-7, or BC-C) and must register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax collection. All playground equipment must comply with ASTM F1487, CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook standards, and ADA accessibility requirements. Approved equipment brands are Kompan, Landscape Structures, Superior Recreational Products, Bliss Products, Henderson, Play and Park, Burke, Gametime, Playworld, Playcore, and Carnes Recreation.

The scope includes site preparation with topsoil removal and four-inch gravel base; installation of a composite multi-level tower structure based on Kompan configuration; an eight-seat swing frame and one pendulum swing frame; an ADA full ramp system; ancillary components including a tip carousel, seesaw, and explore dome; approximately 100 pieces of twelve-inch plastic playground border; and approximately 8,321 square feet of engineered wood fiber surfacing at twelve-inch compacted depth. All work must be completed by December 30, 2026. Work is conducted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., coordinated with park operations. Workmanship must be warranted for not less than one year from final inspection.

The estimated maximum liability is $90,000. Bids must be submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis with delivery charges included; the State is exempt from excise taxes. A payment bond equal to 25 percent of maximum liability is required. Standard insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability of $1,000,000. Site inspection is mandatory; the State will not allow allowances for errors from failure to visit the site. Written questions are due June 26, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. CST. The contract is subject to appropriation and termination for convenience with 30 days' written notice.