Playground Renovation Project-Elementary School(Pre-K)

The Calhoun County Board of Education in Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Pre-K Playground Renovation Project at Calhoun County Elementary School located at 133 Cougar Lane, Edison, Georgia 39846. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to furnish and install new playground equipment, surfacing, and containment borders designed to create a safe, ADA-compliant outdoor learning environment for Pre-K students. Specific deliverables include two PlayTopia playground structures (PlayMax VM-400509 and ValuMax PT-300490), a 3-bay arch post swing frame with belt and ADA swing seats, playground surfacing covering 3,400 square feet, and 8-inch APS plastic playground borders with ADA half-ramp transitions. Bidders may propose either bonded rubber surfacing meeting ASTM F1292 standards, rubber nugget playground mulch installed at 8-inch depth meeting IPEMA certification standards, or both options. The contractor must complete site preparation, excavation, grading, debris removal, utility identification before excavation, and cleanup, while assuming responsibility for any damage to landscaping or hard surfaces resulting from equipment operation. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, total cost and value, project timeline and delivery, warranty and maintenance terms, and contractor references with prior relevant experience. Proposals must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025, with required pre-bid site visits for contractors to evaluate terrain, drainage, and existing structures; contact Mrs. Lacey Favors, Principal, at laceyfavors@calhoun.k12.ga.us or 229-545-7233 Ext. 3001 for site visit coordination.

Proposals must include itemized cost breakdowns covering equipment, surfacing, installation, freight, and delivery costs, with all freight and staging expenses included by the contractor, and pricing must remain firm for 30 days following the submission deadline. A minimum 10-year limited warranty is required for borders with manufacturer warranties for all play structures. Calhoun County Schools is tax-exempt and will provide a tax exemption certificate upon award. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent contractors, or renewal options are identified in the documentation. No funding source or specific budget range is disclosed in the RFP, and the Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any irregularities. The Calhoun County Board of Education will evaluate all submissions according to the stated criteria, though no award date has been specified in the available documentation.