Price Park Natural Playground

Walworth County Department of Public Works - Parks Division is issuing Request for Bid #26-026 for the design and construction of a natural play structure at Price Park in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, targeted toward children ages 2-5 years. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform excavation of the worksite, construct a log-based play structure and retaining wall, and install engineered wood fiber playground surfacing, with all components conforming to CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety, CPSIA 2008, and ASTM F1487 standards. Deliverables include multiple climbing elements, log jumpers, clambering loops, climbing ropes, nets, and approximately 1,310 square feet of safety surfacing at 12 inches depth, compacted to a minimum of 9 inches, utilizing primarily black locust logs and stainless steel hardware as specified in detailed drawings prepared by GRG Playspaces. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of verifiable experience in landscape construction, general construction, or natural playground construction services and must possess proper Wisconsin business licensure and non-debarred status. An optional pre-bid meeting and site tour is scheduled for April 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Price Park, N6421 Hodunk Road, Elkhorn, WI 53121; substitution and question submissions are due by April 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.; sealed electronic bids must be submitted through the Bonfire Portal by April 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with virtual public bid opening at 10:15 a.m. the same day. The anticipated contract start date is June 1, 2026, with project completion expected by September 30, 2026, and award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost.

The Request for Bid does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise classifications or disadvantaged business categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The project requires all materials and equipment to be new unless prior written approval is granted, and all labor and materials must include a one-year warranty or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is greater. Successful bidders must furnish a 5% bid bond and, upon award, a 100% performance and payment contract bond, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation with Employers Liability limits of $100,000 each accident and $500,000 disease policy limit; Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with Walworth County named as additional insured and 30-day cancellation notice required. Pricing must be firm and all-inclusive of labor, materials, equipment, delivery, and all associated costs, with payment made within 45 calendar days of acceptance, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.