Playground Surfacing

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Background The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is seeking bids for playground surfacing improvements at El Dorado, Eisenhower, and Crawford State Park. The project aims to enhance safety and accessibility for playground equipment by installing compliant surfacing systems. This contract is part of the agency's mission to provide safe recreational facilities for the public. Work Details The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to install playground safety surfacing systems at the specified locations. The work includes: 1. Installation of a playground surfacing system designed to provide impact attenuation that meets or exceeds the required Critical Fall Height (CFH) of existing playground equipment. 2. Verification of site quantities, dimensions, and existing conditions prior to beginning work. 3. Compliance with ASTM standards including F1292 for impact attenuation and F1951 for accessibility. 4. Preparation of subgrade by inspecting, grading, and compacting as necessary to provide a stable base for the surfacing system. 5. Testing of installed surfaces by an independent third-party agency to ensure compliance with impact attenuation requirements. Period of Performance The contractor agrees to complete the work within 30 calendar days from the 'Notice to Proceed' issued by the KDWP Project Manager. Each park will have its own Notice to Proceed, with overlapping timeframes allowed. Place of Performance The work will be performed at El Dorado State Park, Eisenhower State Park, and Crawford State Park in Kansas. Bidder Requirements Bidders must have been in the playground resurfacing business for a minimum of five successive years and must provide verifiable evidence of having completed at least five projects of comparable complexity and scope. A 5% bid guarantee is required along with various certifications including tax clearance, immigration reform compliance, and non-engagement in boycotts against Israel.