Installation of Bonded Rubber Mulch Playground Surfacing

The Appling County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of bonded rubber mulch playground surfacing at three designated recreational facilities within the Appling County Parks and Recreation Department. The project encompasses the complete removal of existing materials, sub-base preparation, and installation of recycled rubber tire mulch with polyurethane or aromatic binder at Ernest J. Parker Park (85 ft × 37 ft), Max Deen Park (72 ft × 37 ft), and Appling County Recreation Complex (29 ft × 29 ft and 78 ft × 35 ft combined), totaling approximately 9,380 square feet. All installed playground safety surfacing systems must comply with applicable ASTM and Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. Bidders must submit sealed bids by Friday, April 10, 2026, at noon to the Appling County Board of Commissioners office at 69 Tippins Street, Suite 201, Baxley, Georgia 31513, with bids to be opened on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM and official award anticipated at the Board's regular meeting on April 14, 2026, at 5:30 PM. All work must be completed by September 30, 2026. Bidders will be evaluated on factors including ability to perform within time limits, experience and reputation, material quality, past performance, financial resources, and ability to provide future maintenance. Contractors must provide itemized lists of materials and labor costs and demonstrate compliance with Georgia licensing requirements, bondability if required, and E-Verify workforce authorization.

Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Georgia, and a $1,000,000 Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability policy. A designated supervisor with English proficiency and a response time under thirty minutes must be available during work performance. Non-compliance with specifications or schedules will result in non-refundable deductions of $500 per day, with contract termination possible after three or more instances of non-compliance. Payment will be made monthly upon submission of detailed invoices reflecting completed work, contingent upon County approval and acceptance. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget range information was provided in the available procurement documents.