Opportunity
Kingston Biddingo #F18-ITES-ES-2024-51
City of Kingston Playground Equipment Procurement for Multiple Parks
Posted
December 10, 2024
Respond By
January 22, 2025
Identifier
F18-ITES-ES-2024-51
NAICS
339920
The City of Kingston is seeking to procure a wide range of playground equipment for installation across multiple parks and recreational areas. - Government Buyer: - City of Kingston (City Government) - Products Requested: - Senior and junior playstructures for various age groups - Swing sets, including bays with youth, baby, and accessible swings - Specialty swings such as tire swings, saucer swings, and big O swings - Spinners, including saddle spinners, rotating spinners, supernova spinners, and Omni spinners - Climbing structures, net climbers, and rotating climbers - Slides, including spiral and free-standing slides - Teeter totters, see-saws, spring toys, and seated springers - Sensory panels and inclusive play features - Quantities typically range from 1 to 2 units per item per park location - Notable Requirements: - Equipment to be installed at a diverse set of parks, each with unique needs - Some items specified as accessible or inclusive (e.g., accessible swings, sensory panels) - Equipment types and sizes vary to accommodate different park sizes and user groups - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation, but well-known playground equipment manufacturers are likely to compete.
Description
The City of Kingston is soliciting proposals for consulting services to develop a strategy plan focused on playground accessibility. The project aims to assess the accessibility of existing playgrounds and provide recommendations for improvements aligned with the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The scope includes conducting accessibility audits, stakeholder engagement, and developing a comprehensive strategy to enhance inclusivity in playgrounds across the city. The deliverables include a detailed analysis of approximately 25 playgrounds with site visits and a desktop review of the remaining sites, culminating in a final report with recommendations and a scoring matrix for all playgrounds.