26-444DHS-REHAB-B-50258 | DHS IFB ISVI - school playground

Contract B-50258, awarded to Smart Innovations for a total amount of $279,994.15, covers the removal and replacement of playground equipment at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired in Jacksonville, Illinois. The scope of work includes clearing existing equipment, debris, concrete, and mulch from the east side of Building 18 and installing a new playground system with pour-in-place rubber flooring at least 4 inches thick in a 53 by 100 foot area. The new equipment must be ADA compliant, ASTM and CPSC safety certified, and specifically designed for visually impaired students, featuring consistent handrails, guardrails, and the absence of protruding objects or abrupt drop-offs. Key deliverables include wheelchair accessible pathways, tactile panels, and various climbing and swinging elements, with a 100 year warranty required for metal upright posts. The project has an initial term of 5 months and must be completed by June 30, 2026. As a public works project, the vendor is required to comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and provide a performance bond since the contract value exceeds $150,000. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability, as well as legally required worker's compensation. Payment is governed by the State Prompt Payment Act. The contract was awarded through an Invitation for Bid process to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, contingent upon the availability of funds from the Illinois General Assembly or federal sources.