Southside Park Playground

Greenville County is seeking proposals for a comprehensive playground renovation at Southside Park through Request for Proposal #25127, issued on June 13, 2025, with responses due by July 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm. The project requires qualified playground manufacturers and installers to completely replace the existing playground, encompassing full demolition of current structures, site work, sidewalk installation, playground surfacing, and new equipment installation for children ages 1-12. The county aims to create a modern, accessible play environment with specific design requirements, including age-appropriate equipment zones, shade structures, fencing, and native tree planting. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 2, 2025 at 11:30 am at Southside Park, with an anticipated project timeline including a notice to proceed on August 8, 2025, construction start on November 8, 2025, and project completion by February 1, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on seven equally weighted criteria: responsiveness, past experience, references, ability to meet project vision, equipment and design, schedule, and costs. Vendors must provide detailed unit cost breakdowns across six categories and comply with ADA guidelines, using IPEMA certified equipment that meets safety and accessibility standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The maximum available budget for the project is $950,000, with vendors required to submit comprehensive pricing details and demonstrate technical capabilities. Professional services firm Davis & Floyd has developed a conceptual site plan, and selected vendors will be expected to collaborate closely with Greenville County to finalize construction drawings. The project involves approximately 12,300 square feet of playground area, segmented into distinct zones for different age groups, including a 4,000 square foot area for ages 2-5, a 2,300 square foot swing area, and a 5,500 square foot playground for ages 5-12. The conceptual design incorporates three 15' x 20' shade structures, wood fiber surfacing, new stairs, maintenance gates, a proposed fence, and potential features like a zipline. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including a Substitute Form W-9 and demonstrate compliance with local government contracting requirements.