Description
Gwinnett County is soliciting bids for the purchase of playground resurfacing material on an annual contract. The contract will have four options to renew. The material must be high-quality, durable, and meet specific specifications, including being made of crushed virgin wood fibers with no recycled content. The contractor will be required to provide a sample of the material and meet insurance requirements. The contract will begin on April 21, 2026, or upon award. The key responsibilities of the contractor will include delivering the material to various locations within Gwinnett County, providing a certificate of insurance, and complying with all applicable laws and regulations. Some of the key specifications of the material include:
• Made of randomly sized wood fibers that do not exceed 2” in length, 0.5” in width, and 0.33” in depth
• Containing 10% to 20% fines to aid in compaction
• Proven non-toxic and free of bark, twigs, leaf debris, and organic materials
• Meeting Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance and accessibility standards
• Meeting ASTM standards for determination of accessibility, impact attenuation, and engineered wood fiber.
The contractor will be selected based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid.