ISD SP Rubber Mulch for Playground

The Illinois School for the Deaf, a state agency located in Jacksonville, Illinois, is seeking qualified contractors to remove and replace playground surfacing materials on its campus. The project scope involves removing existing wood mulch and weed barrier from a playground located center campus west of the main building, leveling the area, and installing new black rubber mulch at a minimum depth of six inches across approximately 3,609 square feet. The rubber mulch must be 100% recycled material and must be IPEMA and ASTM certified to provide fall protection while resisting color fade and withstanding weather conditions without floating, absorbing water, or attracting insects. Contractors must provide all labor, tools, hardware, and materials necessary for project completion, including proper disposal of construction debris and protection of existing infrastructure such as sidewalks and grass areas. All installed materials and services must comply with state and local playground codes. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the ISD main building located at 125 South Webster Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois, with a proposal due date of May 5, 2026, and project completion required by June 30, 2026. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Chief Engineer Chris Fairfield at (217) 370-6145 or (217) 479-4253.

Under the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, contractors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law. Contractors are required to comply with prevailing wage standards for grounds services as established by the Illinois Department of Labor, and a $15 fee is required for contracts valued at $1,000 or more under minority contractor initiatives. The State will not reimburse expenses incurred prior to contract execution, and invoicing deadlines are established for July 31 for services completed through June 30. All work product and deliverables become the exclusive property of the State of Illinois, and the State reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice or immediately for cause if vendor actions jeopardize health, safety, or property. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds and subject to termination if the Illinois General Assembly or federal funding source fails to provide sufficient appropriations. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the available documentation.