COPELAND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT & POURED RUBBER SAFETY SURFACING; RFP#26-219

The Richmond County Board of Education has issued RFP #26-219 for the design, delivery, and installation of two new outdoor playgrounds at Copeland Elementary School in Augusta, Georgia. The project consists of one playground for children ages 2 to 5 and another for ages 5 to 12, both featuring poured rubber safety surfacing. With an allocated budget of 200,000 dollars, the selected vendor must complete the installation within 90 days of the award notification, which is anticipated for December 15, 2026. All equipment and surfacing must bear the IPEMA certification seal and adhere to strict safety and accessibility standards, including ASTM F1487, ASTM F1292, and ADA Accessibility Guidelines. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. EST on December 2, 2026, and must be submitted as both a hard copy and a digital copy on a USB flash drive. Evaluation is based on a weighted matrix considering installation experience, design functionality, ADA compliance, warranty strength, shade durability, and lead time. Key compliance requirements include a minimum of 5 million dollars in product liability insurance, E-Verify affidavits, and a Sex Offender Acknowledgement Form. Additionally, the contractor must provide a third-party scan of underground utilities and ensure installation is performed by a certified Playground Safety Inspector. The contract is subject to Georgia law, including the State-Mandated Walk Away Provision and the Georgia Public Records Act.