Description
The Richmond County Board of Education is seeking a qualified vendor to design, supply, deliver, and install two new K‑8 playgrounds (ages 2‑5 and 5‑12) at Freedom Park School, including poured‑in‑place rubber safety surfacing. The contract value is budgeted at $200,000 and the award is expected on December 15, 2026 with a 90‑day completion window. Vendors must provide IPEMA‑certified equipment, meet ASTM and CPSC safety standards, hold extensive insurance, and obtain security clearance for work on the Fort Gordon military installation. Proposals are sealed, due December 2, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by November 18, 2026.
• Scope: design, engineering drawings, equipment list, delivery, installation, testing, training, and a 10‑year warranty.
• Required certifications: IPEMA, ASTM F1487, ASTM F1292, ADA compliance, Certified Playground Safety Inspector installation.
• Insurance: $5 M product liability, $1 M general liability, $5 M umbrella, workers comp, auto, etc.
• Site access: background check and visitor pass required for Fort Gordon.
• Evaluation criteria include experience, compliance, design functionality, warranty strength, and lead time.