Wills Park Playground Project

The Town of La Plata, Maryland is requesting proposals for design and construction of a custom inclusive playground at Wills Memorial Park (505 St. Mary's Ave., La Plata, Maryland) under RFP Wills Park Playground Project, with proposals due December 18, 2025 and a pre-proposal meeting on November 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the site.

The scope encompasses conceptual and final design development, demolition and removal of existing equipment, site preparation and grading across a 7,500 square-foot area, installation of safety-rated playground surfacing, equipment fabrication and installation, site amenities (border edging, fencing, benches, shade structures, picnic tables, and trash/recycling receptacles), and at least one community engagement meeting. The design must incorporate inclusive and sensory play elements, historic references to local landmarks, modern color palettes, ADA compliance, and ASTM/CPSC safety standards. All work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays with prior approval; no Sunday or holiday work is permitted.

The contract term is one year from Notice to Proceed with options to extend for three additional one-year periods under the same terms, automatically renewing unless either party provides ninety days' notice of non-renewal. Compensation is structured as a not-to-exceed fee including labor, materials, equipment, overhead, travel, and disposal costs. Pricing must remain firm for the first year; subsequent annual increases are subject to Town approval. All deliverables must be completed in fiscal year 2026.

The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in similar construction services and maintain workers' compensation, commercial auto liability, commercial general liability with minimum $2 million general aggregate, and umbrella/excess liability coverage. A one-year guarantee of workmanship from project acceptance is required. Written questions are due December 5 by 2:00 p.m., with responses by December 12. Award notification is anticipated January 9, 2026. Payment is made within thirty calendar days of receipt of approved, properly itemized invoices.