2026 Playgrounds -- Set 2

This contract covers the design‑build installation of new playground equipment and associated site improvements at five City of Madison parks. The contractor provides labor, equipment, and handling for demolition, grading, erosion control, under‑drain installation, concrete sidewalks, asphalt paths, benches, fencing, and related construction work. The City supplies the playground designs and equipment; the contractor installs them under a lump‑sum, best‑value award. The project must start on or before 2 Nov 2026 and be completed by 16 Jul 2027, with no more than two sites active simultaneously. Key compliance requirements include a 15 % Small‑Business Enterprise participation goal, SBE reporting, affirmative‑action reporting, and performance/bond guarantees. • Scope: demolition, grading, under‑drain, concrete, asphalt, benches, fencing, and safety surfacing at five parks. • Value: $487,959.14 lump‑sum. • Schedule: start ≤ 2 Nov 2026, finish 16 Jul 2027; bid opened 10 Sep 2026, award 6 Oct 2026. • Requirements: Category 262 playground‑installer pre‑qualification, SBE participation, performance bond equal to contract value, and affirmative‑action reporting.