Riverside Unified School District #2025/26-49

Playground Equipment and Rubberized Surface Installation at Jefferson Elementary School

Riverside Unified School District is seeking bids for the replacement and installation of playground equipment and a poured-in-place (PIP) rubberized safety surface at Jefferson Elementary School in Riverside, CA. - Government Buyer: - Riverside Unified School District - Operations Division, Maintenance & Operations - Purchasing Department - Products/Services Requested: - Complete playground structure and freestanding components for children ages 5-12 - Must comply with ASTM F1487, CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety, and ADA accessibility standards - Includes anchoring hardware, installation manuals, and manufacturer warranties - Poured-in-place (PIP) rubberized playground surface - Approximately 3,500 sq. ft. - Up to five colors with decorative designs (stars, circles, squares, rectangles) - Must meet ASTM F1292 (head impact protection) and ASTM F1951 (wheelchair accessibility) - Site preparation, demolition, and removal of existing equipment and surfacing - Grading and preparation of playground area - Installation of new equipment and surfacing per manufacturer and industry standards - Final inspection and certification by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) - Cleanup and debris removal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with California labor laws, prevailing wages, and DIR registration - Contractor must hold valid California C-61 and/or C27 license - Mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk - Contract time is 45 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages for delays - Estimated construction cost is $300,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; bidders must provide compliant products and installation.

Description

This solicitation is for the installation of playground equipment and a rubberized surface at Jefferson Elementary School. The project includes the procurement and installation of a complete playground structure and freestanding components designed for children ages 5-12, compliant with safety and accessibility standards. The scope also covers site preparation, demolition of existing equipment, installation of new safety surfacing, and final inspection by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. Bidders must attend a mandatory job walk scheduled for May 27, 2026, and submit bids by June 8, 2026.

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