Playground Renovations and Infrastructure Upgrades

The Habersham County School District is soliciting Design/Build professional services for playground renovations and infrastructure upgrades at eight elementary schools: Baldwin, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Demorest, Fairview, Hazel Grove, Level Grove, and Woodville. The selected provider will manage the entire project lifecycle, including design, construction, pricing, and value engineering. Key technical requirements include the installation of playground equipment with concrete foundations and a minimum of 80% unitary surfacing, preferably using poured-in-place rubber and turf. All work must strictly adhere to ADA accessibility standards, including the provision of ramps, transfer stations, sensory elements, and braille signage, as well as CPSC and ASTM safety standards. The procurement process involves a two-step selection based on firm stability, experience, suitability, and fee proposals, each weighted at 20%. Minimum qualifications for eligibility include valid Georgia business and GC licenses, a current ratio of 1.0 or higher, an Experience Modification Rate of 1.2 or less, and comprehensive criminal background checks for all staff. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed format consisting of twelve hard copies and one electronic PDF copy by October 27, 2026, following a mandatory pre-submittal conference on October 12, 2026. The contract will follow an actual cost plus a fixed or percentage fee structure, with work eligible to begin as early as November 11, 2026.