Description
The Richmond County Board of Education is seeking a qualified vendor to design, supply, deliver, and install two new playgrounds (ages 2‑5 and 5‑12) at Copeland Elementary School in Augusta, GA, including all equipment, poured‑in‑place rubber safety surfacing, and related site work. The contract is valued at $200,000 and the vendor must provide IPEMA‑certified equipment, meet ASTM and ADA standards, and supply a 10‑year warranty on equipment and a 3‑year warranty on sub‑grade work. Proposals must be sealed, submitted by December 2, 2026, and the award is anticipated on December 15, 2026 with installation required within 90 days of award. The vendor must also handle utility locating, provide product liability insurance of at least $5 million, and conduct on‑site safety training for school staff.
• Scope: design, supply, delivery, and installation of two playground systems and poured‑rubber surfacing.
• Budget: $200,000 (all‑inclusive).
• Mandatory certifications: IPEMA, ASTM F1487, ASTM F1292, ADA compliance, Certified Playground Safety Inspector for installation.
• Key dates: Questions due Nov 18 2026; proposal deadline Dec 2 2026; award Dec 15 2026; installation ≤ 90 days post‑award.
• Required documentation: insurance certificates, product liability coverage, E‑Verify, sex‑offender acknowledgment, warranty statements, detailed drawings (hard copy + USB).
• Evaluation criteria include experience, compliance, design functionality, warranty strength, lead time, and cost weighting.