Design-Install Playground for Trailblazer Park

Newton County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals for a comprehensive playground design and installation project at Trailblazer Park through RFP #26-11. The procurement involves designing and installing a new composite play structure within a 42' x 32' area, which includes removing existing playground equipment, site grading, and installing equipment footings, certified mulch, two trashcans, and two benches. Proposers are limited to submitting a maximum of two design proposals and must attend a mandatory bidders' conference on January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Covington, Georgia to maintain bid eligibility. The proposal submission deadline is February 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM through the Bonfire electronic portal. Evaluation criteria will include ADA, ASTM, IPEMA, and CPSC compliance, design quality, play value, equipment durability, manufacturer reputation, and overall proposal quality. The contract term is 90 calendar days, with a daily penalty of $100 for schedule overruns.

The project has a maximum budget of $150,000, with contractors required to itemize equipment and labor costs separately. A 10 percent bid bond based on the base proposal price must be submitted, and the successful contractor will need to provide payment and performance bonds at 100 percent of the contract amount from a Georgia-licensed surety company. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation, each with minimum $1,000,000 limits. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals without cause. All proposal costs must include delivery, technical installation instructions, maintenance manuals, permits, and certifications, with Newton County waiving local permit fees. The contractor will be responsible for acquiring necessary permits and conducting a post-installation inspection with county co-inspection to ensure proper equipment assembly and installation.