Good Shepherd Playground

Episcopal Children's Services (ECS) is soliciting bids for a Playground Project at Good Shepherd Childcare Center located in Jacksonville, Florida, through a competitive Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The project involves comprehensive playground renovation, including removing an existing playground climber, installing 875 square feet of 4" concrete base, and implementing PIP surfacing with a 50/50 green/black blend. The primary deliverable is the installation of an Ultra Play Discovery Range composite play structure in a natural color scheme, with potential optional add-ons such as replacing the existing wooden fence surrounding the playground. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk-through is scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with final bids due on May 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. through the Bidnet Direct website. The project is expected to be completed within 120 days of the Notice to Proceed, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder who meets all specified qualifications and compliance requirements.

This project is funded through the City of Jacksonville's Community Development Block Grant program and is subject to numerous federal and state regulatory requirements. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act provisions, Equal Employment Opportunity standards, and E-Verify system verification. Bidders are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and builder's risk insurance. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, contractors must submit a Conflict of Interest Certificate and cannot be listed on SAM.gov or as a Scrutinized Company on federal, state, or city lists. The project site will be accessible 24/7, and contractors must adhere to strict contractual terms outlined in the ECS Contractual Terms and Conditions document. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements and requires detailed compliance with multiple regulatory standards.