Cain Memorial Park Playground

Town of Garland

Request for Proposal #:

G-2026-004

Cain Memorial Park Playground

Located at 121 S. Bladen Avenue

Date of Issue: January 30, 2026

Proposal Opening Date: February 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:

Samantha Hobbs 

Town Clerk 

Email: town.clerk@townofgarland.com 

Phone: 919-529-4141 

To Whom It May Concern:

On behalf of the Town of Garland, I am pleased to submit this Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, aimed at improving parks and recreation facilities throughout our community.

The Town seeks qualified consultants/firms to assist with the planning, design, and implementation of enhancements to our parks and recreational spaces. These improvements will promote community engagement, accessibility, and quality of life for residents.

Interested firms are encouraged to review the RFP and submit proposals in accordance with the instructions provided.

The Town looks forward to partnering with professionals who can help bring these projects to successful completion.

For questions or additional information regarding this RFP, please contact Samantha Hobbs, Town Clerk at 919-529-4141 or town.clerk@townofgarland.com.

Sincerely,

Ralph Smith, Jr.

Mayor, Town of Garland

PURPOSE

The Town of Garland is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to construct and pave a walking track located at the West 7th Street Soccer Field. This project is funded through Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) funds under Grant Number 20-D-3060 (NR), a companion grant to 18-C-3060. All funds associated with this project must be fully requisitioned by August 13, 2026.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit qualified contractors to furnish and install new playground equipment at Curtis D. Cain memorial park. The project is intended to provide a safe, durable, and engaging play environment for children while ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards and accessibility requirements. The selected contractor shall provide all equipment, installation, and related services necessary to deliver a complete and functional playground.

This project is funded in whole or in part by Community Development Block Grant – Rural Economic Development Division (CDBG REDD) funds and is subject to all applicable Federal and State requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200. The Town will conduct this procurement in a manner providing full and open competition and without geographic preference.

All work must be performed in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations, including CDBG-NR requirements and 2 CFR Part 200. Contractors are responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable environmental or regulatory constraints.

The Town anticipates issuing this RFP in early 2026 with selection and award targeted for mid-February 2026. Construction is expected to be completed within a timeframe that allows all grant funds to be fully expended and requisitioned no later than August 13, 2026.

SCOPE of WORK

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to furnish, deliver, and install a complete playground system, including associated components and site coordination.

Playground Equipment

• Furnish and install a commercial-grade playground system designed for public recreational use.

• Playground equipment shall be age-appropriate and constructed of durable materials suitable for outdoor environments.

• Equipment shall include multiple play elements (e.g., climbing, sliding, interactive components) consistent with a small to medium-sized playground structure.

• All playground equipment shall comply with ASTM and CPSC playground safety standards, as well as applicable accessibility requirements.

Installation

• Provide standard installation services, including assembly and secure anchoring of all playground components.

• Installation shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry’s best practices.

• Contractor shall coordinate delivery and installation scheduling with the Town.

Surfacing and Site Coordination

• Contractor shall clearly identify whether protective surfacing is included or excluded from the proposal.

• If included, surfacing shall meet fall-zone, accessibility, and safety requirements for the proposed equipment.

• Contractor shall restore disturbed areas resulting from installation activities.

Delivery and Fees

• Proposal shall include all delivery, crating, handling, and freight fees associated with the playground equipment.

• All costs shall be clearly itemized in the proposal.

General Requirements

• Contractor shall provide manufacturer and installation warranties for playground equipment and workmanship.

• All work shall comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Final inspection and acceptance shall occur upon completion of installation.

Proposal Submission Requirements

Proposals shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

• A detailed description of the proposed playground system, including product literature, images, and specifications

• Identification of the recommended age range(s)

• Total project cost, itemized to show equipment, delivery, installation, surfacing (if applicable), and any additional fees

• Proposed project schedule, including delivery and installation timeline

• Warranty information for equipment and installation

• Identification of any exclusions or optional add-ons

• Contractor qualifications and relevant experience with similar playground installations

PROJECT LOCATION MAP

121 S. Bladen Avenue Garland, NC 28441

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION (NC eVP Ready)

Proposals must be submitted electronically through the North Carolina eProcurement (eVP) system by:

Date: February 13, 2026
Time: 10:00AM

All proposal responses shall be submitted electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Additional information can be found at the eVP updates for Vendors link: https://eprocurement.nc.gov/news-events/evp-updates-vendors

Late proposals will not be accepted.

RFP PROJECT SCHEDULE

The Town anticipates the following general schedule:

PROPOSAL QUESTIONS

Upon review of the RFP document, Vendors may have questions to clarify or interpret the RFP in order to submit the best proposal possible. To accommodate the Proposal Questions process, Vendors shall submit any such questions by the “Submit Written Questions” date and time provided in the RFP Project Schedule section above, unless modified by addendum.

Written questions shall be emailed to town.clerk@townofgarland.com by the date and time specified above. Vendors should enter the RFP number as the subject for the email. Question submittals should include a reference to the applicable RFP section and be submitted in the format shown below:

CONTRACT TERM

The contract resulting from this RFP shall commence upon final execution by all parties. Work shall begin within five (5) business days of the Town’s issuance of a written Notice to Proceed.

The initial contract term shall be one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. All work must be completed, accepted, and fully requisitioned no later than August 13, 2026, in accordance with CDBG-NR Grant Number 20-D-3060 (NR).

EVALUATION CRITERIA and SELECTION PROCESS

Only responsive submissions will be evaluated.

Proposals will be evaluated and scored according to the following criteria:

The awarded contractor must comply with all applicable Federal requirements, including but not limited to:

• 2 CFR Part 200

• Debarment and Suspension (SAM.gov verification required)

• Access to Records

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• Termination for Cause and Convenience

• Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (if applicable)

Schedule & Grant Deadline

All work must be completed and all CDBG REDD funds expended no later than August 13, 2026.

AWARD OF PROPOSAL

Presentations may be requested of two or more bidders deemed by Town to be the best suited among those submitting proposals on the basis of the selection criteria. After presentations have been conducted, Town may select the bidder which, in its opinion, has made the proposal that is the most responsive and most responsible and may award the contract to that bidder. Town may cancel this RFP or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part. Should Town determine in its sole discretion that only one bidder is fully qualified, or that one bidder is clearly more qualified than any other under consideration, a contract may be awarded to that bidder without further action.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The information contained in proposals submitted for consideration will be held in confidence only as permitted by public records laws until all evaluations are concluded and an award has been made. Pricing and other information that is an integral part of the offer cannot be considered confidential after an award has been made.

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

The Bidder shall provide, at minimum, the following information in the proposal:

Project Cost

Project Summary – Provide detailed summary of how the bidder will approach the project scope. Include information pertaining to project timeline and methodology of data collection.

Location – Provide the physical and mailing address of the bidder.

References – Provide a list of three references. These references should be organizations that the bidder has done business with during the timeframe of January 2022 through present date.

ATTACHMENTS

Complete and return the Customer Reference Form, which can be found at the following link: 

https://ncadmin.nc.gov/media/15503/open 

Complete, sign, and return the Certification of Financial Condition, which can be found at the following link: 

https://www.doa.nc.gov/pandc/onlineforms/pc-certification-financial-condition-92021-pdf/open 

CONTRACT PROVISIONS

Contractor must provide and maintain any licenses and permits required of the Town, County, State and Federal Government, as well as any other requirements of the law.

Contractor hereby identifies and will not hold the Town, its agents, and the property hold harmless, and shall defend them against any and all action, claim and cost resulting by the negligence of the Contractor, its agents and/or employees. Contractor will not be held responsible for any acts of God (Ice, Freezing, Hurricanes, storms, Floods, or uncontrollable infestations of diseases and/or insects.

Contractor with permission from the Owner in written permission form of approval reserves the right to hire qualified Subcontractors to perform specialized functions or work requiring such and/or specialized equipment.

Either party may cancel this agreement by giving written notice of thirty (30) days at any time during the term of the contract.

A monthly invoice for work performed must be presented and shall reflect what scope of work was performed for that billing period per site.

CONTRACT MANAGER

The Vendor shall be required to designate and make available to the State a contract manager.  The contract manager shall be the State’s point of contact for Contract related issues and issues concerning performance, progress review, scheduling, and         service.