Synthetic Grass Installation for Outdoor Classroom

Wheeler County School District in Georgia issued an RFP on March 25, 2022, for synthetic grass installation at an outdoor classroom facility, with sealed proposals due April 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EDT and Intent to Propose forms due April 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

The scope covers installation of synthetic grass (Synlawn basic turf or equivalent) across approximately 5,880 square feet in two courtyard areas at a new K–12 school facility. The installation includes a 2-inch crusher run base, nonwoven geotextile fabric with powerbase YSR pad for lateral drainage, and organic infill materials such as sand to reduce temperature. The contract is structured as fixed fee with options for additional services. Proposers must maintain valid proposals for a minimum of 90 days.

Evaluation weighs cost at 50 percent, product reviews and specifications at 20 percent, proposer experience on similar projects with effective budget and schedule control at 20 percent, and installation time and project completion schedule at 10 percent. Proposers must submit detailed project plans, product references with technical information and warranty details, at least three company references for similar projects preferably in Georgia, company profile information including years in business and bonding capabilities, and a separate price proposal. All pricing is exclusive of taxes.

Proposers must demonstrate compliance with Georgia's E-Verify requirements under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 and immigration compliance under O.C.G.A. 13-10-90 et seq. Insurance requirements include Comprehensive General Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation, with Wheeler County School District named as an additional insured party. Proposals must be hand-delivered or submitted via alternate delivery to Suzanne Couey, Superintendent, at 18 McRae Street, Alamo, Georgia 30411, in three original hard copies.

KorKat was awarded the contract. The district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, award to multiple proposers if deemed in the district's best interest, and waive any formalities or technical defects.