Eight (8) Custom Exposed Aggregate Pots for Jones Beach

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is seeking quotes to fabricate eight (8) custom exposed aggregate concrete pots made with decorative pea grit gravel for Jones Beach State Park. These pots will be used for plants and should include proper drainage.

Attachment 1, included with this RFQ, provides photos of the current pots for reference, as they include symmetrical decorative trim. Color of pots shall be closest to the current photos in Attachment 1.

General specifications of custom pots should include:

• Pea grit gravel- 3/8” diameter
• Inside of pot should be tapered as shown in Attachment 1
• The internal casting surface of the pots must be smooth, free of unintended defects, pits or protrusions.
• Drainage- located at the bottom, five (5) evenly spaced ½” diameter holes
• Color- best match to current pots

To ensure the accuracy of the final product, include dimensional blueprints and color scheme with your bid. OPRHP will review the bid submission and will give final written approval to the awarded vendor.

Any changes to the dimensions, materials or design must be approved in writing by OPRHP. The Vendor is solely responsible for securely packing, crating, and bracing the pots to prevent structural damage during transit.

The Vendor shall not replicate, sell, or use the custom mold or its designs for any third party without explicit, written consent from OPRHP

Responses must be submitted on this RFQ document, or the quote may be deemed non-responsive and disqualified from consideration. Submit E-Mail Responses to Bids.purchasing@parks.ny.gov.

If the quote exceeds $15,000, fill out and return the additional forms provided within this RFQ document to the Designated Contact by the due date and time indicated.

In the sole discretion of OPRHP, award of this RFQ will be made to a responsive, responsible and qualified bidder who offers the lowest quote meeting all specifications as outlined in this RFQ.

All RFQ responses must be valid for at least 90 days.

**Insurance:** Commercial General Liability with each occurrence limit $1,000,000.00 and general aggregate $2,000,000.00. Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 each accident. Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Disability Benefits Insurance is required.