Description
The Shelby County Board of Education, through Memphis‑Shelby County Schools, is seeking a qualified design‑build contractor to replace the existing playground surface at Idlewild Elementary School with a new synthetic‑turf play area. The contractor will handle site preparation, demolition of the old turf and a chain‑link baseball backstop, install subsurface drainage, lay approximately 13,000 sq ft of playground‑grade synthetic turf, provide a basketball court surfacing system, install two soccer goals with corner flags, construct ADA‑compliant pedestrian paths, and deliver all required warranties, training, and as‑built documentation. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, six‑month award with a 120‑day bid validity period, and includes liquidated damages for schedule overruns.
• Design‑build scope covering demolition, grading, drainage, turf installation, sports equipment, and ADA pathways.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on January 23, 2026; bid submission due February 10, 2026.
• Bonds required (5 % bid bond, 100 % performance bond) and extensive insurance and certification packages.