FREEDOM PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT & POURED RUBBER SAFETY SURFACING; RFP#26-216

You are invited to submit a sealed Proposal for the design, delivery and installation of 2 new outdoor playgrounds, one age 2 – 5 and one 5 – 12 playgrounds at the following school site:

FREEDOM PARK K-8 SCHOOL School 345 42ND STREET; Building #43400 Fort Gordon, GA 30905

Anticipated award date is November 17, 2026. The awarded vendor is expected to provide delivery and installation within 90 days of award notification.

Please submit you best pricing and equipment list and design for the requested playgrounds. You must also submit as part of your sealed proposal all specifications and warranties that come with your equipment. Price is to include delivery and installation of each unit.

Delivery and installation are to be coordinated with Mr. David Perry in our maintenance department. Mr. Perry can be reached at 706-737-7189 or perryda@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us

It is highly recommended that before submitting a proposal, the vendor examines the site of work to understand the conditions which will be encountered relating to the character, quality and quantity of work to be performed and the materials to be furnished. Vendors are particularly required to examine and are responsible for all sub-surface or underground conditions which may be encountered during the progress of the work. [...] The contractor shall provide 3rd party scan for, mark, and identify all unground utilities at the site of work.

The vendor should provide the approximate protective area as required by CPSC and ASTM standards for the structure proposed.

Installation of play equipment shall be done by a certified Playground Safety Inspector and shall have a certificate from the manufacturer showing certification.

All new installation shall be laid out by the contractor and approved by owner representative for each individual site.

The contractor shall clean the job site of excess materials, including post hole excavations.

Instruct the owner's personnel on proper operation and maintenance of playground components.

**Sealed proposals** will be received by the Richmond County School System until **3:00 p.m. EST, on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 9, 2026**, at 864 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901.

Each Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Dr. Malinda B. Cobb, Superintendent of Schools, c/o Mr. Bobby A. Smith, Chief Financial Officer, Richmond County School System, 864 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901. **One hard copy and one digital copy via labeled usb flash drive is required.**

Contract will be awarded based on the most qualified responsive bidder meeting the general qualifications and providing the best overall value for RCSS. Proposals will be evaluated and reviewed for product quality and value.

All suppliers of playground equipment must have a minimum of **$5 million** in product liability insurance coverage. Proof of coverage must be included in the proposal package.

Proposals may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of opening.

There is no pre-bid scheduled for this site. All non-DoD personnel 18 years of age and older requesting access to Fort Gordon are required to obtain a favorable NCIC background check and a visitor's pass at Gate 6 off Gordon Highway.