QUOTA PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT AND LITTLE LAKE PARK ACCESSIBILITY SWING

The Town of Midland is soliciting proposals under RFP #OPS 2026-035 for the design, supply, and installation of a new playground at Quota Park and an additional accessible swing at Little Lake Park. The project includes site preparation, grading, the installation of IPEMA Certified equipment meeting CSA Z614:2018 and AODA standards, and full surface restoration. The total budget is 210,000 dollars, with 130,000 dollars allocated for Quota Park and 80,000 dollars for the Little Lake Park accessible swing. Bidders must submit a two-part proposal consisting of a technical qualification and a pricing proposal via bidsandtenders.com by September 29, 2026. A mandatory requirement for this contract is a minimum of 51 percent domestic content from Ontario or Canadian-made goods and services. The evaluation process is a five-stage system where bidders must score at least 70 points in the technical stage to proceed to pricing. Key performance dates include an expected notice to proceed on October 26, 2026, and a substantial performance deadline of May 21, 2027, with a minimum 24-month warranty period. Successful vendors must provide 100 percent performance and labor and material payment bonds and adhere to WHMIS labeling and safety standards. Payments will be processed via electronic funds transfer.