TOBACCO ROAD PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT & POURED RUBBER SAFETY SURFACING; RFP#26-221

RFP #26-221 is a solicitation by the Richmond County Board of Education for the procurement and installation of playground equipment and poured rubber safety surfacing at Tobacco Road Elementary School in Augusta, Georgia. The project includes two age-appropriate playsets for children aged 2-5 and 5-12, along with EPDM poured-in-place surfacing and required substrate preparation. The total allocated budget for this project is 200,000 dollars, with an anticipated award date of December 15, 2026, and a required delivery and installation window of 90 days following the award notification. The selection process is based on the most qualified proposer, evaluated through a weighted matrix focusing on installation experience, design functionality, ADA compliance, warranty strength, and lead time. Technical requirements are stringent, requiring IPEMA certification and adherence to ASTM F1487, ASTM F1292, ASTM F1951, and CPSC Publication 325 standards. Installation must be performed by a certified Playground Safety Inspector. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including 5 million dollars for product liability and a 5 million dollar umbrella policy, alongside a minimum ten-year equipment warranty and a three-year site preparation warranty. Compliance with E-Verify and Georgia state laws regarding criminal history record inquiries is mandatory. Sealed proposals, consisting of one hard copy and one digital copy on a USB flash drive, must be submitted by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST.