RFP CP-22-02: Odessa Park Playground Project

The City of College Park, Maryland, through the RFP CP-22-02, is seeking licensed contractors to complete the Odessa Park Playground Project located in Prince George's County. The procurement involves constructing a comprehensive playground facility that includes play equipment, an asphalt access path, a vegetated swale, micro bio-retention structure, native plantings, and removal of an existing bamboo stand. Bids are due on October 5, 2021, at 2:00 pm, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 pm the same day. While no pre-bid meeting is planned, potential bidders are encouraged to visit the project site. The City anticipates awarding the contract in November 2021, with the selected contractor required to complete all work within 200 days of receiving the notice to proceed. Bidders must submit a comprehensive bid response package including a total lump sum cost, pricing for various bid items related to site work, grading, drainage, paving, landscaping, and playground equipment installation. Additionally, contractors must provide evidence of a valid Maryland contractor's license and submit required documentation such as a non-collusion affidavit and a tentative construction schedule.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will make the award based on the best interest of the City. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the available documents, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment in community infrastructure. The project's scope indicates a substantial municipal investment in recreational facilities, focusing on creating a new community playground and associated environmental and accessibility improvements. Potential bidders should carefully review all technical specifications in the attached documents, particularly "Exhibit A Odessa Bid Set.pdf" and "Exhibit B Odessa Specifications.pdf", to fully understand the project requirements and ensure compliance with all technical and procedural specifications.