PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS

The City of Glendale Purchasing Department is soliciting quotes under RFQ 22703007 for the procurement of 750 yards of energy-absorbing engineered wood fiber specifically for use as playground surfacing. To be eligible for award, the material must be approved by the International Play Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (IPEMA). Vendors are required to submit their quotes via the PlanetBids portal or in a sealed envelope by October 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A mandatory physical sample of the material must be delivered to the City of Glendale Finance, Purchasing office as part of the bid submittal. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the overall low bidder or split the award among multiple vendors. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering the materials F.O.B. destination to 1551 Flower Street, Glendale, CA 91201, as requested. All provided items must be new, unused, and delivered in original manufacturer packaging. Contractual obligations include compliance with CAL-OSHA standards, federal, state, and local laws, and the maintenance of workers' compensation insurance per Labor Code Section 3700. Payment terms are net 30 days or longer, with invoices required in duplicate within two days of shipment. The vendor will operate as an independent contractor and must certify that no conflict of interest exists with City officials.