RFP 2026-07 Irene B. Thomas Park Inclusive Playground Renovation

The City of Hinesville, Georgia is requesting sealed proposals for RFP 2026-07, a turnkey inclusive playground renovation at Irene B. Thomas Park, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit on September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and carries a project-specific M/WBE participation goal of 13 percent (10 percent Minority Business Enterprise and 3 percent Women Business Enterprise).

The scope encompasses design, demolition, site preparation, inclusive playground equipment for children ages 2 through 12 and caregivers of varied abilities, integrated shade solutions, accessible safety surfacing, installation, and project closeout. The contractor must complete all work within 180 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed and provide a complete fixed price including design, equipment, materials, demolition, disposal, freight, delivery, labor, installation, surfacing, shade, permits, inspections, testing, site restoration, warranties, closeout documentation, overhead, and profit.

The maximum contract amount is $350,000. The project is funded in part with Community Development Block Grant funds and is subject to applicable federal and state requirements. Proposers must submit a 5 percent proposal bond; the selected contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount and maintain workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, commercial umbrella, and professional liability insurance throughout the project and for at least two years following final acceptance.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible proposer providing the best overall value based on evaluation criteria: proposed design and inclusivity (40 points), price and overall value (20 points), qualifications and experience (15 points), project schedule (10 points), warranties and maintenance support (10 points), and responsiveness to project intent (5 points).