Cortland County is seeking proposals for the purchase of and/or installation of playground equipment at Dwyer Memorial County Park, located at 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble, NY 13141. Site work, prior to installation, will be completed by the Cortland County Highway Department.
The proposals shall include the following specifications for the purchase of a playground structure for use of children in the age ranges of 5 12 years of age, have a capacity over 75, and have approximate installed dimensions of 30' x 40' (not including swings or required exit zones), and the swing components as listed below. The playgrounds in the proposals should include the following components:
Playground Structure
- ADA compliant components and/or transfer stations
- CPSC Guidelines Compliant
- Five slides
- Multiple Unique Climbing structures
- Customizable colors
Swings
- Eight (8) foot tall Bipod Swing Set Two (2) Seats
- 1 ADA JennSwing
- Ten (10) Green Swing Set Belt Seats
- Two (2) Green Full Bucket Seats & Galvanized Steel Chain Set
- 11 Pairs of Green Coated Swing Chains
The bidder shall include a proposal for the cost of the playground equipment (with pictures, if possible), the cost for the playground equipment (with pictures, if possible) with installation included, and/or the cost of the installation of the playground.
Prospective bidders, if they choose, may submit bids for only one portion of the Request for Proposal (i.e.: a bidder may submit a proposal for the installation of the playground based on the proposed size of the playground, and not submit a proposal for the equipment).
The installer shall guarantee the installation of the playground is in compliance with all Cortland County, New York State and Federal safety standards for playgrounds, and shall provide the following insurance coverage and amounts prior to installation:
- Comprehensive General Liability, including personal injury coverage of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 in the aggregate, and property damage coverage in the amount of $500,000.00 per occurrence and $1,000,000.00 in the aggregate;
- Automobile coverage with a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00; and
- Statutory Workers' Compensation, Disability Coverage, and Unemployment Insurance.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No
Due date:04/22/2025 2:30 PM
Delivery one sealed hard copy and one digital copy to Savannah Hempstead, Clerk of the Legislature, 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045
Contract term: TBD
County(ies): Cortland
Location: 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble, NY 13141
Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years:
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Background
Cortland County is seeking proposals for the purchase and/or installation of playground equipment at Dwyer Memorial County Park, located at 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble, NY 13141. The goal of this contract is to enhance recreational facilities for children aged 5 to 12 years, ensuring safety and compliance with relevant guidelines.
Work Details
The proposals must include specifications for a playground structure that accommodates over 75 children, with approximate installed dimensions of 30’ x 40’. The playground structure should include:
- ADA compliant components and/or transfer stations
- Compliance with CPSC Guidelines
- Five slides
- Multiple unique climbing structures
- Customizable colors.
Additionally, the swings must consist of:
- One eight-foot tall bipod swing set with two seats
- One ADA JennSwing
- Ten green swing set belt seats
- Two green full bucket seats with galvanized steel chain set
- Eleven pairs of green coated swing chains.
Bidders are required to provide a proposal that includes costs for the playground equipment (with pictures if possible), costs for installation, or both. Proposals may be submitted separately for either equipment or installation. The installer must guarantee compliance with all safety standards set by Cortland County, New York State, and Federal regulations.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence upon award and is expected to be completed within a timeframe to be determined during negotiations post-selection.
Place of Performance
The contract work will be performed at Dwyer Memorial County Park, located at 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble, NY 13141.
