COPELAND PLAYGROUND EQUIP & POURED RUBBER SAFETY SURFACING; RFP#26-215

The Richmond County Board of Education is seeking a qualified vendor to design, supply, deliver, and install two new outdoor playgrounds (ages 2‑5 and 5‑12) at Copeland Elementary School in Augusta, GA, including poured‑rubber safety surfacing. The contract requires full compliance with CPSC, ASTM, ADA, and IPEMA standards, provision of product warranties, insurance coverage of at least $5 million, and a post‑installation training session for school staff. Delivery and installation must be completed within 90 days of award, and the vendor must coordinate with the district’s maintenance manager. • Scope: Design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of two complete playground systems and poured‑rubber safety surfacing. • Required certifications: IPEMA‑certified equipment, ASTM F1487 & F1292 compliance, ADA accessibility. • Insurance: Minimum $5 M product liability plus workers’ comp, general liability, automobile, contractual, E&O, and umbrella policies. • Mandatory documentation: Insurance certificates, sex‑offender acknowledgment, E‑Verify affidavit, product data, shop drawings, warranties, and maintenance kit. • Timeline: RFP posted Oct 12 2026, pre‑bid optional meeting Oct 20 2026, questions due Oct 29 2026, proposals due Nov 9 2026, award anticipated Nov 17 2026, installation within 90 days. • Evaluation: Most qualified responsive bidder offering best overall value, with emphasis on product quality, safety compliance, and lifecycle cost.