Five (5) Playground Structures

Bay City Public Schools' Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) issued a Request for Proposal on January 8, 2020, to procure five identical playground structures designed for children ages 2–5 to be installed at various elementary school locations throughout Bay County, Michigan. The procurement seeks sealed proposals by January 29, 2020, at 1:00 PM, with board approval targeted for February 10, 2020, and spring 2020 installation planned. The project is grant-funded and requires bidders to submit unit pricing for each complete playground structure and installation, including site preparation, hand digging if necessary, safety surfacing material with geotextile fabric (approximately 42 yards), borders (approximately 36 units), concrete (approximately 44 units), installation labor, freight, storage, and state-approved final inspection. The RFP provides a sample specification (Model R35 by Playcraft Systems) with detailed component requirements, though bidders may propose alternative brands meeting comparable specifications. Qualified contractors must provide a one-year guarantee covering all work and materials, with defects corrected upon claim submission during the guarantee period. The school district will evaluate proposals based on price, product quality, service, delivery, warranty, adherence to specifications, past performance, and supplier reliability, reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders may request appointments to view the five proposed installation locations and should contact Jolene Compton, Director of Finance, for inquiries.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting competition to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The school district is exempt from federal excise tax, and state sales tax should not be included in bid proposals, meaning all shipping and storage costs must be incorporated into the quoted prices. The specific award value or budget range for the five playground structures is not disclosed in the available documentation, though the project's grant-funded status indicates predetermined budgetary parameters exist within the Great Start Readiness Program funding allocation.