Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Playground Equipment 1. Equipment is to be IPEMA Certified 2. List of equipment type and location for installation is included with solicitation 3. Example of Kindergarten play structure for Bethel ES and Grades 1-5 play structure for Lake Forest ES are included with solicitation. 4. Each play structure will be wheelchair ramp accessible systems. 5. Each play structure will ideally be oriented so that entrance ramp lines up with entrance sidewalk/ramp into playground area. 6. Each play structure will have at minimum 10 play components. Panels, slides, instruments, climbers, etc. 7. Equipment must meet all ADA, CPSC, ATSM, guidelines for accessible play 8. All playground equipment must be designed for age appropriateness of user with accompanying labels 9. Shall provide outdoor commercial playground equipment that meets all current playground safety standards and certifications including CPSC #325 and the current ASTM F1487 playground standard and should include the most durable components carried by the manufacturer 10. Bolt/Connector systems shall be factory drilled, bolt through systems for all deck and component connections. All collars a minimum of 383 aluminum alloy die cast. System should be tamper resistant to minimize damage exposure. Connectors should be powder coated. 11. Bridges, walkways, decks, and platforms shall be slip resistant. Provide manufacturer's standard elevated drainable decks, platforms, landings, walkways, ramps, and similar transitional play surfaces. 12. Large platforms should be covered, as much as possible, for sun protection 13. High-contact surfaces (such as slides, etc.) shall be oriented as much as possible to minimize direct sun light. 14. Rails shall be a minimum of 1 -5/16” O.D. x .083” (14 gauge) wall galvanized steel tubing or 1-5/16” O.D schedule 40 steel. Steel Plates, Shapes, and Bars: ASTM A 36/A 36M Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M or ASTM A 135, standard-weight. Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500 or ASTM A 513, cold formed. Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1011/A 1011M No Expanded Metal Decks or Stairs will be accepted Chain and Fittings: ASTM A 467/A 467M, Class CS, 4/0 or 5/0, welded-straight-link coil chain; with commercialquality, stainless steel or zinc-plated steel connectors and swing or ring hangars, or provided by manufacture. Castings and Hangers: Malleable iron, ASTM A 47/A 47M, Grade 32510, hot-dip galvanized. 15. All metal equipment, shall be weather resistant with powder coated baked on paint. Coating shall be as follows: Decks: non-phthalate coating (Thermoplastic) with minimum of 30 mils coating. Metal parts: powder coating, electrostatically applied to all metal parts (excluding stainless steel), components shall be free of sharp edges and splatter and shall be properly cleaned and treated with a rust inhibitor, minimum thickness of 5 mil and oven cured between 375-425 degrees Fahrenheit 16. All plastic components composed of MDPE (tunnels, etc.) at least .375” thick, with side panels at least .25” thick. Rotomolded with ultra violet degradation inhibitors, double walled. Color impregnated, UV stabilized, and mold resistant. 17. All upright posts and beams shall be at least 4.5” O.D., schedule 40 steel pipe, with a minimum wall thickness of 7/32” in accordance with ASTM a-53, Type E, Grade A.; or 5” O.D., 11 gauge, .120” wall thickness, galvanized steel. 18. Exposed ends of steel posts shall be fitted with a cast aluminum (minimum 383 alloy) hemi-dome end cap permanently adhered in place. Friction fitted and plastic caps not allowed 19. All fastening hardware should be vandal resistant stainless steel: deviations from this should be noted in the proposal. 20. Elevated Play Surfaces: Guardrails or protective barriers completely surround elevated play surface except for access openings in accordance with CPSC guidelines. 21. Stepped Play Surfaces: Provide manufacturer’s standard infill between stepped platforms according to referenced standards. 22. Protective Barriers and Guardrails: Fabricate according to ASTM F 1487 23. Handrails: Welded metal pipe or tubing, OD 1.25 inches. Provide handrails at height for use by age group indicated below: a. Ages: 2 and 5 – Bethel Elem b. Ages: 5 and 12 – Lake Forest Elem 24. Roofs and Canopies: Must comply with current wind load calculations for location. 25. School District shall install engineered wood fiber fall surfacing for critical fall height where needed, in addition to Grassmat® ADA accessible paths installed by awarded contractor 26. Specific examples of new playground equipment and dimensions are shown in this solicitation. B. Playground Borders 1) Border Timbers: Anchored-in-place, weather-resistant containment barrier designed to minimize sharp edges, protrusions, and tripping hazards; formed by interconnected, modular units. a. Polyethylene Units: UV-light-stabilized, in manufacturer's standard sizes. b. Color: Black, minimum 9” tall, 3 stakes per timber. c. Anchor Stakes: Manufacturer's standard. Galvanized. C. Grassmats® - ADA Accessible Path 1) Stabilizing Mats: Manufacturer's standard, water-permeable rubber mats tested for impact attenuation according to ASTM F 1292, and rated for use in the following locations, with anchoring / installation system designed to anchor mat securely to one another to form a uniform surface without trip hazards. 2) Mats are to form a complete path of accessibility into, around, and exit the play area. a. Location: • On grade above existing engineered wood fiber surface, so as to form an even and complete ADA accessible path: o From the ADA installed wheelchair accessible ramp into the play area if not able to orient new structure with entrance ramp connecting to existing sidewalk/ramp into play area. o Around the outside of the use zones of play equipment o To and around all ground level play systems o To all designated transfer platforms of elevated play structures o To all ADA accessible wheelchair platform swings or ADA swing seat At finished grade around transfer stations at accessible perimeter. • At excessive wear areas and as follows: directly under swings and exit of slide, or other designated high use area • Color: Black
