RFP Playground Equipment, Safety Surfaces, Delivery and Installation

The City of Cleveland, Georgia, is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-03 for the furnishing, delivery, and installation of playground equipment and safety surfacing at two locations: Woodman of the World City Park and Talon Village Pocket Park. The selected contractor must provide all labor, materials, and supervision to ensure the installations are safe, accessible, and code-compliant. The scope includes assembly, anchoring, foundations, and safety surfacing designed for critical fall heights, while excluding general site development work. All installations must adhere to ADA requirements and CPSC and ASTM standards, including F1487, F1292, F1951, F2075, F3012, and F3313. Final acceptance and payment are contingent upon a successful inspection by a certified playground safety inspector and the submission of a written report. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. and will be evaluated based on best overall value, with weights assigned to cost and value (35%), design and quality (25%), experience and qualifications (20%), delivery schedule (10%), and warranty and support (10%). Required submission documents include a price proposal, equipment and surfacing schedules, site visit certification, and non-collusion and conflict of interest disclosures. The successful proposer must maintain comprehensive insurance, including 1 million dollars in general liability and 2 million dollars in umbrella coverage, and may be required to provide performance and payment bonds of 100%. Compliance with the Georgia Open Records Act and the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 is mandatory.