East Miller Street Playground and Fitness Court

The City of Jefferson, Missouri Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is requesting proposals for playground equipment and an outdoor fitness court at East Miller Park, with proposals due June 11, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Proposers may bid on the playground alone, the fitness court alone, or both; if the combined project exceeds $75,000, prevailing wage requirements apply under Missouri's Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

The playground scope includes a fire department theme design with at least two inclusive features, Pour-in-Place safety surfacing, site preparation, and installation within specified site boundaries and a $250,000 cost limit. The fitness court must accommodate various ages and abilities with equipment targeting major muscle groups, turf safety surfacing, information panels with QR codes, and remain within a $40,000 cost limit. The City has attached detailed design plans establishing equipment placement, site dimensions, safety zones, and installation requirements that all proposers must follow.

Proposers must hold a current business license within Jefferson City limits, enroll in a federal work authorization program such as E-Verify, and demonstrate lawful employment practices. All contractors and subcontractors must carry Commercial General Liability of at least $3.5 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance. A 5% bid bond and performance bond equal to the total bid price are required. The City prefers U.S. manufactured, assembled, or produced equipment on purchases exceeding $25,000 where quantity, quality, and price are equal.

Award will be made to the lowest and best responsible offeror based on experience and references (15 points), equipment quality and warranty (25 points), design layout and appeal (20 points), equipment diversity (20 points), and cost (20 points). Proposals must include three references from similar projects completed within the past three years, detailed design sheets with equipment pricing, schematic layouts with dimensions, border and drainage plans, base rock and concrete plans where applicable, equipment photos, construction specifications, safety standards documentation, warranty information, maintenance schedules, and delivery timelines. Work is expected to commence in late summer or early fall 2026. The City reserves the right to terminate with thirty days' notice and may award to multiple offerors. Submit proposals electronically through Bonfire or by hard copy to the Purchasing Agent office.