ITB 6872 -Rotary Park Playground Resurfacing Project

This contract covers the resurfacing of playground areas at Rotary Park in Johnson City, Tennessee. The City issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #6872) for two mutually exclusive options: synthetic turf (Option A) or a safety surfacing material (Option B). Lanier Plans, Inc. dba KorKat was selected as the awardee. The work includes demolition of existing surfacing, installation of a perimeter border, grading, and installation of the chosen surface system, with required ASTM F1292 impact‑attenuation testing and critical fall‑height verification. The bid was submitted as a lump‑sum, fixed‑price proposal and the procurement followed a full‑open competitive process. • Project location: Rotary Park, 1001 North Broadway, Johnson City, TN (≈15,500 sq ft). • Scope: Excavation, border installation, grading, and installation of either synthetic turf with padding or a safety surfacing system; all testing and compliance documentation required. • Procurement: Open competitive ITB, bid deadline Nov 4 2025 3:30 PM; anticipated award Nov 21 2025; award to Lanier Plans, Inc. dba KorKat. • Financial: Awarded bid amounts $286,840 (Option A) and $275,500 (Option B) – fixed‑price lump‑sum. • Bonds/Insurance: 5 % bid bond required; 100 % performance & payment bonds; extensive insurance coverage stipulated.