P-26001 RFP for Pour in Place Playground Surface Repairs and Replacement

The Chicago Park District is soliciting proposals under RFP P-26001 for the repair and replacement of Pour-In-Place (PIP) playground surfaces across its existing outdoor playgrounds and any future constructions. The selected awardee must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials, including TPV top layers and SBR base layers, to perform corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and complete surface replacements. The scope includes specific tasks such as re-capping and site restoration, with a strict requirement that the awardee perform at least 25% of the work using its own forces. Performance is subject to specific operational hours from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with emergency response times mandated at two hours on weekdays and twenty-four hours on weekends. Proposals are due by November 30, 2026, via the BONFIRE portal and will be evaluated based on experience (30%), implementation plan and capacity (20%), personnel qualifications (20%), and cost reasonableness (20%). To be eligible, firms should have at least five years of experience and a proven reputation for servicing large-volume commercial customers. The contract requires strict adherence to non-discrimination laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Public Works Employment Discrimination Act. Administrative requirements include submitting itemized invoices in triplicate to the Office of the Comptroller, with payments processed within thirty days in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.