RFB-012626PARKS - 2026 PLAYGROUND SAFETY SURFACE TESTING AT JACK E. KIRKSEY RECREATION CENTER

Scope of Services
Playground Safety Surface Testing at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
1. Purpose
The purpose of this bid is to obtain professional services to conduct playground safety surface impact attenuation testing in accordance with current national safety standards. Testing will verify that existing playground surfacing provides adequate fall protection and complies with applicable safety guidelines.

• Coordinate testing schedules with the City/Owner’s representative.
• Review playground location, surfacing type, and equipment fall heights prior to testing.
• Confirm access and safety conditions at site.

• Perform field impact attenuation testing of playground safety surfacing using calibrated equipment in accordance with:
  • ASTM F1292 (Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment), and
  • Applicable Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Public Playground Safety Guidelines.
• Testing shall include:
  • Measurement of G-max and Head Injury Criterion (HIC) values.
  • Testing at multiple representative locations, including:
    • Beneath swings
    • Slide exits
    • Climbers
    • High-wear and high-fall-height areas
• Testing depths for loose-fill surfaces shall be verified and documented.

• Identify areas where surfacing does not meet impact attenuation requirements.
• Note visible hazards or conditions affecting surfacing performance, including but not limited to:
  • Compaction
  • Displacement
  • Material loss
  • Deterioration or cracking

• Playground name and location
• Date of testing and weather conditions
• Description of surfacing type
• Fall heights tested
• Individual and summary test results (G-max and HIC values)
• Pass/fail determination
• Photographic documentation of test areas and deficiencies
• Clear recommendations for corrective actions, where applicable

• Experience conducting playground safety surface testing for public agencies or similar entities
• Use of properly calibrated testing equipment meeting ASTM standards
• Certification or training related to playground safety testing (e.g., CPSI or equivalent)

• ASTM F1292
• ASTM F1951 (where accessible surfacing is present)
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Public Playground Safety Guidelines
• CPSI

• Total cost including final report.
• Any mobilization or travel fees
• Cost for retesting, if required (identified separately)