REBID Meridian Play Area Renovation and ADA Meridian RR Design

The City of Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services, on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation, is requesting bids for renovation and ADA compliance improvements to Meridian Play Area under a rebid, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The project is subject to Washington State prevailing wage requirements and mandates an Inclusion Plan targeting 15 percent WMBE utilization based on past playground renovation project performance.

The scope includes replacement of play equipment, new site furniture, landscape improvements, accessible restroom renovation, and accessible connections to the northeast corner of Good Shepherd center. The project is located at 4920 Meridian Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 98103. Two optional alternates are offered: Alternate 1 covers sidewalk paving and replacement in lieu of repair, and Alternate 2 combines engineered wood fiber play surfacing with poured-in-place surfacing and cast-in-place concrete slab underlay.

The A/E estimate for the base bid is $940,347, with Alternate 1 estimated at $82,250 and Alternate 2 at $392,728. The contract is structured as lump sum with a mandatory Substantially Complete deadline of 100 working days from Notice to Proceed and a Physically Complete deadline of 115 working days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per working day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion. A bid guaranty equal to five percent of the maximum bid amount is required.

Funding sources include REET II Capital Fund, Seattle Park District Fund, and General Fund. Questions are due by close of business August 26, 2026. No pre-bid site inspection meeting is scheduled. Apparent low bidders must demonstrate compliance with City business licensing, equal benefits requirements, labor standards, and social equity provisions before award.