Request for Playground Design, Procurement, and Installation

Fairview Area Schools Board of Education is soliciting sealed bids for the design, procurement, and installation of a rehabilitated elementary school playground located at 1879 E. Miller Road, Fairview, Michigan. The project encompasses composite play structures, borders, equipment footings, and surface material designed to serve children ages 5-12 years, with all designs required to meet or exceed current federal CPSC, ASTM, IPEMA standards and ADA requirements, including inclusive play features for students of all physical and cognitive abilities. Contractors may submit up to two independent design proposals and are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, calling MISS DIG to locate underground utilities, site preparation, and providing liability insurance naming Fairview Area Schools as an additional insured. The facility is available for inspection between February 5-21, 2018, with sealed bids due by 3:00 p.m. on February 23, 2018, to the Superintendent at the school's central office. Award criteria include completeness of submittal, contractor qualifications and experience with similar school projects, design and budget competitiveness, reputation for quality and on-time/on-budget performance, financial credibility, and ability to meet the project schedule. The Playground Committee will recommend a bid on February 27, 2018, with the School Board awarding the contract on March 12, 2018, construction anticipated to begin in March/April 2018, and substantial completion targeted for mid-April 2018 with final completion by April 30, 2018. All contractor inquiries should be directed to John Sattler, Superintendent, at (989) 848-7004 or jsattler@fairview.k12.mi.us.

No set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status are noted in the procurement documents. Contractors must submit a certified check or cashier's check in an amount not less than five percent of the bid amount as required by Michigan Revised School Code Act 451 of 1976, Section 380-1267. Prospective bidders must provide three client references from Michigan or neighboring states for similar projects completed within the last four years and demonstrate a minimum fifteen-year warranty on all metal components, decks, stairs, and plastic components. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation. The maximum budget for the entire project, including all fees and expenses, is $125,000.