Playground Mulch Installation

Forsyth County is seeking qualified vendors to perform playground mulch installation across six county parks through an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) with a project deadline of April 10, 2026. The procurement involves installing 215 cubic yards of certified Engineered Wood Fiber playground safety surface mulch at multiple play areas, including Caney Creek Preserve, Haw Creek Park, Windermere Park, Old Atlanta Park, Eagle's Beak Park, and Ducktown Park. Vendors must provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, and equipment for the mulch installation, with quotes required to be submitted electronically through Bonfire by 2:00 p.m. EST on January 29, 2026. Prospective vendors must meet specific qualifications, including possessing proper licensure, demonstrating relevant experience through three references, undergoing background checks, and complying with E-Verify requirements. The mulch must be PlaySafe Certified IPEMA and meet ASTM F2075 and ASTM F1292 standards for playground safety surfaces and impact attenuation. Vendors are strongly encouraged to visit the park sites before submitting quotes, with a question submission deadline of January 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide firm, fixed pricing per cubic yard on the County-provided Quote Schedule, with all costs inclusive of labor, materials, equipment, and travel. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any quotes, potentially award on a split order basis, and inspect vendor facilities and capabilities. Quotes must remain valid for at least 120 days from the quote opening date, and Forsyth County is exempt from Georgia Sales and Use Tax and Federal Excise Tax. While no specific budget range is detailed, the project involves installation across six parks totaling 215 cubic yards of mulch. Vendors will be responsible for complete site cleanup, repairing any damage to turf or utilities during installation, and coordinating with the Parks and Recreation project manager before commencing work. The procurement appears to be an open competition without incumbent vendor preferences or technology integration requirements.