Specifications include, but are not limited to: Selected Vendor(s) will be responsible for the design, provision, and installation of play equipment, within the designated budget. Play system design shall safely fit in the playground areas as shown on the site plans (see attached). Vendors are encouraged to be creative in their designs and to maximize the role of unstructured play in their proposals. Vendors may submit proposals from non-traditional type playground structures, if desired. A percentage of the Playground Equipment must be ADA compliant. Vendors should base their playground equipment designs on meeting all accessibility and safety standards as well as the guidelines and specifications listed on this RFP. The quality of the equipment components, quality of design, play value, cost and appropriateness to location and target demographic must be taken into consideration in the design of the play system. Include structure and component model numbers, materials, color choices and recommendations, protective area requirements, target age ranges and developmental levels, target play type or activity, estimated lifetime of equipment including manufacturer’s warranty and any other relevant descriptive information. All Vendors and their contractor(s) must be prepared to comply with all State, Federal and Local requirements for play structure equipment. Vendors are responsible for verifying site conditions. No allowances will be made if a vendor fails to adequately examine the location before submitting a proposal. All equipment shall be installed by a factory trained and certified installer.
