Annual Playground Site Furnishing and Installation

The Town of Southampton awarded a contract for the annual furnishing and installation of playground equipment and related site furnishings. The work encompasses site grading, sub‑base preparation, asphalt paving, safety surfacing, installation of playground components, and provision of labor and equipment. The contract is a fixed‑price, single‑award agreement with an option for up to four additional one‑year renewals. The awarded vendor, American Recreational Products, Inc., submitted the lowest responsible bid estimated at roughly $442,500. The contract is funded from various general‑ledger accounts and must comply with prevailing‑wage requirements. The award was adopted on July 14 2026, with the contract term ending December 31 2026. • Scope: full playground equipment supply, installation, and related site work. • Value: approx. $450 k (based on lowest bid). • Term: 5‑month base period with up to four one‑year extensions.