Design Build Playground, Sports Complex

The City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida is seeking a design-build contractor for a comprehensive playground replacement project at the New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex located at 1800 Turnbull Bay Road. This procurement (RFP 18-25-LS) is a turn-key project requiring the selected contractor to design, fabricate, and install new playground equipment for children up to twelve years old, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, safety, and inclusive design. The project will involve creating a modern playground with specific requirements including a signature play piece, ADA-compatible swings, open slides, movement-inclusive equipment, and sensory play components. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point system considering qualifications and experience (20 points), project approach and management (20 points), proposed equipment and configuration (15 points), deliverable timeline (15 points), warranty (15 points), and fee proposal (15 points). Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 29, 2025, at 9:00 am, a deadline for questions on September 12, 2025, and the proposal submission deadline of September 29, 2025, at 5:00 pm. The project will be funded through the Community Redevelopment Agency and Recreation Impact Fees, with an anticipated six-month contract duration and a requirement for the contractor to commence work within ten days of contract execution.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement requires detailed compliance documentation, including proof of Florida contractor licensing, references from five completed projects within the last five years, and various state-mandated certifications. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including organizational information, subcontractor details, trench safety statements, and compliance certifications related to public entity crimes, drug-free workplace, employment eligibility, and scrutinized companies. The project requires E-Verify compliance and adherence to Florida Trench Safety Act regulations. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the project involves replacing existing playground equipment at a sports complex, suggesting a significant municipal investment. The city reserves the right to award the contract to the most advantageous proposal and may require oral presentations from top-ranked firms. Potential contractors must also comply with Florida public records laws and be prepared to provide electronic records compatible with the city's information technology systems.