Wilmington Island Park Playground

Chatham County, Georgia is seeking a contractor to replace the hurricane-damaged playground at Wilmington Island Park, located at 2401 Walthour Road in Savannah. The Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-0149-2) requires a comprehensive playground system designed for children ages two to five, which includes specific equipment such as two slides, a river rock climber, flower spinner panel, bongos, wave climber, and certified mulch base material. Contractors must provide and install the playground using factory-certified technicians with a minimum of three years' experience, utilizing materials including 3.5-inch aluminum or galvanized steel tubing, plastisol-coated steel platforms, molded polyethylene components, and stainless steel hardware. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the park location, with sealed bids due online through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal by 2:00 PM on December 18, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including reference projects, detailed subcontractor information, and mandatory certifications covering areas such as drug-free workplace standards, non-discrimination policies, and E-Verify employment authorization.

The county has established a 30 percent combined minority/woman business enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with certified M/WBE firms. Contractors must maintain minimum insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $500,000 workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 business automobile liability. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, with contractors required to provide certified payroll to the project manager. All pricing must remain firm for 60 days from bid opening and include delivery, handling, and installation costs. Contractors must be current on Chatham County tax obligations and provide tax certificates. While no specific budget range is listed, the project is a one-time purchase with no renewal options, focusing on replacing the existing damaged playground infrastructure as part of the county's commitment to maintaining and improving community recreational facilities.