Martinez Elementary Pour in Place Playground Surface

Weld County School District Six is seeking bids for the Martinez Elementary Pour in Place Playground Surface project, a comprehensive playground renovation initiative located in Greeley, Colorado. The procurement involves removing and disposing of 12,000 square feet of existing artificial turf and installing a new two-layer poured-in-place rubber playground surface utilizing Playpour Playground Surfacing. The project requires a two-layer system comprising a recycled SBR rubber base layer and an EPDM rubber top layer, which must be IPEMA certified and meet specific safety and performance standards. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2024, at Martinez Elementary, with bids due on April 5, 2024. The project timeline mandates a start date of June 1, 2024, with a required completion by July 31, 2024, and includes liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion date. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile, and worker's compensation insurance. The district will evaluate bids based on qualifications and will award the contract to the lowest qualified, responsible bidder, reserving the right to reject any or all submissions.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will utilize a specified playground surfacing system that comes with a five-year warranty and is designed to achieve required fall heights from play equipment. Payment terms for the project include monthly invoices based on 90% of completed work, with a 5% retainage held until final project acceptance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the playground surface replacement suggests a substantial capital investment. The project will be installed in a district-approved color and requires precise installation according to industry standards. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and the procurement appears to be a standalone infrastructure improvement project for the school district's playground facilities.