Request for Proposal

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

AT

SOUTHEAST PARK

SCOPE OF WORK

The Southeast Park Playground will provide a day use destination for residents of Garden City and the surrounding region. The overall vision for this playground is to provide a unique, one-of-a-kind, creative play experience with play for all ages, and age-appropriate play elements. There are two (2) play areas in the proposed site plan. Bidders shall aim to fit all proposed playground components and associated use areas within the combined square footage of the defined play zones. Reasonable changes to the layout of the play surfacing areas of the two zones can be made (keeping at or below the combined area outlined on the plans 6,930 sf flat play surfacing and 1,200sf sloped hillside surfacing) to accommodate unique play features.

Play Area 1 – (~2 – 12+ years) 5,680sf surfacing area

o Play Area shall include play structure(s), freestanding play elements, combined play systems or other design solutions providing age-appropriate play opportunities. Design considerations shall include:

• Inclusive play experiences allowing individuals of varying abilities to interact in play.
• Including at least one means of accessible access to one of the play structure(s).
• Include climbing, spinning, hanging and tactile play elements.
• Include at least one slide attached/ integrated with play structure(s), transfer landings are a plus but not required.
• Incorporate shading elements within the play environment, can be combined with play components, freestanding, hard canopy, or tensile in construction.
• Include at least one hill slide element on the artificial turf area. See site plan for maximum grade change that the site can accommodate at the proposed location. In addition to the hill slide element this landing location may also be suitable for a ramp connection to an elevated play platform (not required).
• Include at least one climbing or play element on the artificial turf hill.
• Creative solutions providing varied, age-appropriate play experiences.
• Playground design proposals shall aim to maximize play value.
• A different look and feel unique to Garden City not found elsewhere in the region.

Play Area 2 – Swings (~2 – 12+ years) 1,250sf surfacing area

• Provide swinging play element(s) that can accommodate at least four users and is suited to accommodate all ages. Swinging play may consist of traditional bucket/belt swings, alternative swinging play elements, or a combination of elements.
• Include at least one inclusive seating option.

The total project budget for all playground equipment delivered to Southeast Park is $200,000.00 , this number does not include installation. Play surfacing and equipment installation will be by approved/certified installers as part of a separate bid package.

Vendors are expected to design to the full budget amount based on zone and component budgets identified in Playground Equipment Design Intent section. Price all playground equipment as surface mounted where feasible and direct burial in concrete footings as required.

Bid Specifications