The City of Tonganoxie, in concert with the Tonganoxie Recreation Commission, seeks qualifications and information from qualified playground equipment manufacturers, or manufacturer representatives, to provide design, installation services, material sourcing and construction of custom play equipment as broadly defined herein. The project will be a design-build project delivery method. The proposed playground structures will be installed at Chieftain Park, located at 231 N. Main St. in Tonganoxie, Kansas, within an area of existing playground equipment which will be removed and potentially also in a portion of newly added playground space in the park (Figure 1-1). The project scope will include assistance with collection of public input, site field work as necessary for site improvements like drainage or surfacing, coordination with a small committee of local stakeholders tasked with aiding in the design process, presentation of proposed improvements to the Tonganoxie Recreation Commission and Tonganoxie City Council, sourcing selected equipment, and completion of installation of playground equipment and related improvements. Improvement plans for the park improvements have not been previously designed and will be developed as part of this project. Some of the design elements and targets desired as part of this project included the following, which are not listed in prioritized order: - replacement of existing playground equipment with improved equipment with a variety of functions - potential expansion of the playground space into other defined areas of the park - inclusion of shade structures, especially in areas lacking natural or existing shade - clear integration of the different project components - improvement of playground surfacing material with product with high degree of longevity - improvement of layout safety, particularly in terms of the interface between the playground area and the adjacent parking lot and walking trail - adhere to all applicable equipment safety standards - increased inclusivity and accessibility - virtual and remote forms of public engagement with ability to distinguish between feedback of different user groups or stakeholders - one major iconic feature or component with high degree of customization, with other elements anticipated to be selected targeting efficiency
