PlayGrand Adventures: Inclusive Spinner

The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is soliciting bids for the installation of a new drain and the replacement of the Inclusive Spinner at PlayGrand Adventures, located at 2985 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, Texas. The scope of work includes site securing, demolition and disposal of existing equipment, sawcutting the existing slab, and the removal and replacement of synthetic turf. Key installations involve a new drain and drain pipe, a new concrete basin, and a Kraftsman Inclusive Orbit #PD0010. An optional bid alternate is available for the installation of new turf. All work must adhere to strict quality standards, including ASTM and ACI specifications for concrete and PVC, and must comply with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Public Playground Safety Handbook. Bids were due by 2:00 PM on June 26, 2024, with awards based on a best-value trade-off process. Evaluation criteria include the firm's experience, proposed approach, unique advantages, and the completion schedule. The selected vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence and Automobile Liability of 1 million dollars. Additional requirements include compliance with Texas Government Code regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies, as well as the submission of Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 upon execution. The City reserves a local preference, potentially awarding the contract to a local vendor if their bid is within 5 percent of the lowest bid and provides the best economic benefit.