Evanston Township Granicus #26-30

Evanston Playground Improvements: Equipment and Site Upgrades for Three Parks

The City of Evanston is soliciting bids for a major playground improvement project across Burnham Shores, Eggleston Park, and Snyder Tot-Lot. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston Public Works Agency, Purchasing Office - Contact: Tammi Nunez, Purchasing Manager/Specialist - OEMs and Vendors: - Playworld Systems (playground equipment) - Landscape Structures (playground equipment) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Playground equipment for three parks, including steel posts, slides, climbers, panels, swings, and specialty items - Eggleston Park: ReviWheel Spinner DB Only (295695A), Symbol Communication Sign English-English w/2 Post DB (355992A), Belt Seat Proguard Chains 8' Beam (174018A), Full Bucket Seat Proguard Chains 8' Beam (176038A), Full Bucket Seat ProGuard Chains for Toddler Swing (176038G), Molded Bucket Seat (5-12 yrs) w/Harness Proguard Chains 8' Beam (177351A), Single Post Swing Frame 8' Beam Height Only DB Only (177332A), Single Post Swing Frame Additional Bay 8' Beam Height Only DB (177333A), Toddler Swing Add-On Beam (177337A) - Burnham Shores: 90 playground components (Playworld Systems) - Snyder Tot-Lot: 71 playground components (Playworld Systems, Landscape Structures) - OmniSpin Spinner (173591), We-saw Playground Equipment (186490) - Site furnishings: benches (165-60PL-CENTER ARMREST), picnic tables ADA (WXT/G-8CA), trash/recycling receptacles (PD35-2), water fountains (10145 SMSS), park signs - Construction and landscaping: concrete pavement/curbs, engineered wood fiber surface system, decorative metal fences/gates, soil preparation, turf/grasses, plants, storm utility drainage piping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All playground equipment must be IPEMA certified, ASTM F1487 and ADA compliant - Compliance with local employment and M/W/D/EBE participation goals - Prevailing wage laws and environmental controls - 5% bid bond and 100% performance/material & labor payment bond required - Electronic bid submission via DemandStar - Liquidated damages for delays beyond completion dates - Period of Performance: - Substantial completion by November 13, 2026; final completion by December 11, 2026

Description

This solicitation is for the Playground Improvements project as detailed in the bid documents. The bid includes all necessary work to complete the playground upgrades as specified. The contract period requires substantial completion by November 13, 2026, and final completion by December 11, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically via DemandStar by June 23, 2026, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for the same day. A bid bond of 5% and a performance/material & labor payment bond of 100% of the contract amount are required.

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