Playground Equipment at Fox Trail Park

The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of playground equipment at Fox Trail Park, with submissions due electronically through the City’s designated online procurement portal by 11:00 AM on April 9, 2025. The project is managed by the Parks & Recreation Department and involves a contract valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000. Bidders are responsible for ensuring their responses are correctly submitted via the IonWave system, as the City will not accept email, fax, or hard copy submissions. The bids will be opened promptly at the deadline, and a bid tabulation will be shared with all participants after the evaluation process, which will occur shortly after the opening. Bids may be withdrawn prior to the closing time, but no modifications or withdrawals are permitted for sixty days following the bid opening. The procurement process is governed by standard contractual terms and conditions that emphasize compliance with ADA accessibility standards, conflict of interest policies, and Iowa’s open records law. Bidders must provide proof of ability to secure the necessary insurance coverage and submit a bid bond equal to 5% of their bid amount as a guarantee of proposal validity and contractual commitment if awarded. The project’s primary contact is Jessica Wilson, reachable via email and phone. Additional related documents include various bid bonds, contract terms, and summaries of other procurement opportunities, such as recycling services, construction projects, and specialized equipment bids, reflecting the City’s comprehensive approach to procurement across multiple departments and project types.