Camp Salmen Nature Park Playground

ST. TAMMANY PARISH
MICHAEL B. COOPER
PARISH PRESIDENT
NOTICE OF QUOTE REQUEST
ST. TAMMANY PARISH
Sealed quotes will be received by the Department of Procurement until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May
14, 2026, and then opened at that time by the Procurement Staff for the following project:
Quote # 26-10-1 - Camp Salmen Nature Park Playground
This Quote package is available online at www.bidexpress.com or LaPAC
https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=185.It is
the Vendor's responsibility to check Bid Express or LaPAC frequently for any possible addenda
that may be issued. The Parish is not responsible for a vendor's failure to download any addenda
documents required to complete a submission.
The project classification is:
Building Construction
Paper Quotes must be sealed. In addition, the outside of the envelope, box, or package containing
the Quote should be marked with the following information. Name and Address, State
Contractor's License Number (if the estimated cost of the work is $50k or more), Quote Number,
and the Quote Name. Quotes submitted without this information may be deemed non-responsive.
A non-mandatory pre-quote meeting will be held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at
the Camp Salmen Nature Park located at 35122 Parish Pkwy, Slidell, LA 70460. We will
meet at the pavilion by the playground. Attendance is not mandatory but highly
recommended.
Quotes will be received by the St. Tammany Parish Government Department of Procurement,
located at 21454 Koop Dr., Suite 2F, Mandeville LA. 70471 from each quoter or his agent and
given a written receipt, by certified mail with return receipt requested, or electronically at
www.bidexpress.com.
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quotes and to waive informalities.
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QUOTE REQUEST
ST. TAMMANY PARISH GOVERNMENT
CAMP SALMEN NATURE PARK PLAYGROUND
Quote Number: 26-10-1
Quote Deadline: Thursday, May 14, 2026
April 13, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Background ..................................................................................................................1
1.2 Definitions ....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Schedule of Events .......................................................................................................1
1.4 Quote Submittal ............................................................................................................2
PART II: SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES .................................................................................. 3
2.1 Scope of work/Services ................................................................................................3
2.2 Period of Agreement .....................................................................................................5
2.3 Price Schedule .............................................................................................................5
2.4 Deliverables ..................................................................................................................6
2.5 Licensing Required .......................................................................................................6
PART III: EVALUATION ............................................................................................................ 6
PART IV: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ................................................................................ 6
4.1 Performance Requirements ..........................................................................................6
4.1.1 Shop drawings, Brochures and Samples .............................................................. 6
4.1.2 Record Drawings .................................................................................................. 7
4.1.3 Progress of Work .................................................................................................. 7
4.1.4 The Parish's Right to Proceed with Portions of the Work ...................................... 8
4.1.5 Time of Completion ............................................................................................... 9
4.1.6 Extensions of Time for Change Orders ................................................................10
4.1.7 Liquidated Damages ............................................................................................10
4.1.8 Labor, Materials, Equipment, Supervision, Permits and Taxes ............................11
4.1.9 Quantities of Estimate, Changes in Quantities, Extra Work ..................................13
4.1.10 Injuries to Persons and Property ..........................................................................15
4.1.11 Sanitary Provisions ..............................................................................................18
4.1.12 Rights of Way ......................................................................................................18
4.1.13 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape .......................................18
4.1.14 Contractor's Responsibility for Work ....................................................................19
4.1.15 Tests and Inspections; Correction and Removal of Defective Work .....................19
4.1.16 Subsurface Conditions .........................................................................................19
4.1.17 Removal and Disposal of Structures and Obstructions ........................................19
4.1.18 The Parish's Right to Occupancy .........................................................................23
4.1.19 Survey Horizontal and Vertical Control ................................................................23
4.2 Compliance With Applicable Laws .............................................................................. 23
4.3 Site Visitation .............................................................................................................. 23
PART V: GENERAL PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................24
5.1 Legibility/Clarity .......................................................................................................... 24
5.2 Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, and Proprietary Information ......................... 24
5.3 Quote Clarifications Prior to Submittal ........................................................................ 25
5.3.1 Pre-Quote Conference .........................................................................................25
5.3.2 Respondent Inquiry Periods .................................................................................25
5.4 Errors and Omissions in Quote ................................................................................... 26
5.5 Performance Bond ...................................................................................................... 26
5.6 Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals ................................................................................ 27
5.7 Withdrawal of Quote ................................................................................................... 27
5.8 Material in the Quote Request .................................................................................... 28
5.9 Waiver of Administrative Informalities ......................................................................... 28

5.10 Quote Rejection .......................................................................................................... 28
5.11 Ownership of Quote .................................................................................................... 28
5.12 Cost of Offer Preparation ............................................................................................ 28
5.13 Non-negotiable Contract Terms .................................................................................. 28
5.14 Taxes .........................................................................................................................2 8
5.15 Quote Validity ............................................................................................................. 28
5.16 Prime Contractor Responsibilities ............................................................................... 29
5.17 Use of Subcontractors ................................................................................................ 29
5.18 Written or Oral Discussions/Presentations .................................................................. 29
5.19 Acceptance of Quote Content ..................................................................................... 30
5.20 Evaluation and Selection ............................................................................................ 30
5.21 Contract Negotiations ................................................................................................. 30
5.22 Contract Award and Execution ................................................................................... 30
5.23 Notice of Intent to Award ............................................................................................ 31
5.24 Affidavits .....................................................................................................................3 1
5.25 Insurance Requirements............................................................................................. 31
5.26 Subcontractor Insurance............................................................................................. 35
5.27 Indemnification and Limitation of Liability .................................................................... 34
5.27.1 Duty to Defend......................................................................................34
5.27.2 Contractor Liabilitiy.................................................................................34
5.27.3 Force Majeure.......................................................................................34
5.27.4 Indemnification.......................................................................................34
5.27.5 Intellectual Property Indemnification............................................................34
5.28 Payment .....................................................................................................................3 7
5.28.1 Payment for Services ...........................................................................................37
5.28.2 Acceptance and Final Payment(s) .......................................................................39
5.29 Termination ................................................................................................................ 40
5.29.1 Termination of the Contract for Cause .................................................................40
5.29.2 Termination of the Contract for Convenience .......................................................40
5.29.3 Termination for Non-Appropriation of Funds ........................................................41
5.29.4 Effects of Termination ..........................................................................................41
5.29.5 Default of Contractor ............................................................................................41
5.30 Assignment.................................................................................................................4 0
5.31 No Guarantee of Quantities ........................................................................................ 40
5.32 Audit of Records ......................................................................................................... 42
5.33 Civil Rights Compliance .............................................................................................. 42
5.34 Record Retention........................................................................................................ 42
5.35 Record Ownership ...................................................................................................... 42
5.36 Content of Contract/ Order of Precedence .................................................................. 43
5.37 Contract Changes....................................................................................................... 43
5.38 Substitution of Personnel ............................................................................................ 43
5.39 Governing Law ........................................................................................................... 43
5.40 Anti-Kickback Clause .................................................................................................. 43
5.41 Clean Air Act .............................................................................................................. 43
5.42 Energy Policy and Conservation Act ........................................................................... 44
5.43 Clean Water Act ......................................................................................................... 44
5.44 Anti-Lobbying and Debarment Act .............................................................................. 44

Quote Package includes the following Attachments:
Attachment "A" - Pricing Sheet and Unit Price Form
Attachment "B" - Sample Contract
Attachment "C" - Insurance Requirements
Attachment "D" - Affidavits
Attachment "E" - Sample Corporate Resolution
Attachment "F" - Sample Certificate of Insurance
Attachment "G" - Existing Playground Photo
Attachment "H" - Proposed Playground Photo

QUOTE REQUEST
FOR
CAMP SALMEN NATURE PARK PLAYGROUND
PART I: OVERVIEW
1.1 Background
St. Tammany Parish Government is requesting a Contractor to provide all labor, materials, and
equipment to install approximately 5,651 square feet of turf over existing poured-in-place
surfacing, as well as install 1,536 square feet of new turf and padding over a stone base. The
Contractor shall also provide and install a 60'LX50'WX12'H Eave Hip Shade structure to cover
the playground area, and install a 3 bay 8' swing frame with shade and swing set belt seats or
comparable in the area with the new turf at the Camp Salmen Nature Park Playground, 35122
Parish Pkwy, Slidell, LA 70460.
1.2 Definitions
A. Shall - The term "shall" denotes mandatory requirements.
B. Must - The term "must" denotes mandatory requirements.
C. May - The term "may" denotes an advisory or permissible action.
D. Should - The term "should" denotes a desirable action.
E. Contractor - A Respondent who contracts with the Parish.
F. Parish - St. Tammany Parish Government.
G.Discussions- For the purposes of this Quote Request, a formal, structured means of conducting
written or oral communications/presentations with responsible Respondents who submit quotes
in response to this Quote Request.
H. Quote Request - The Quote Request and any attachments and amendments thereto.
I. Respondent - Person or entity responding to this Quote Request.
J. Agreement - A contract between the Contractor and the Parish.
1.3 Schedule of Events
Date Time (CT)
Quote Due Date May 14, 2026 2:00 PM
Pre-Quote Meeting April 28, 2026 9:00 AM
**5.3.1 Pre-Quote Conference
Inquiry Deadline May 7, 2026 2:00 PM
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Addendum Deadline May 11, 2026 2:00 PM
NOTE: The Parish reserves the right to revise this schedule. Any such revision will be
formalized by the issuance of an addendum to the Quote Request.
1.4 Quote Submittal
The Quote package is available online www.bidexpress.com or LaPAC
https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubmain.cfm. It is the Contractor's responsibility to
check Bid Express or LaPAC frequently for any possible addenda that may be issued. The Parish
is not responsible for a Contractor's failure to download any addenda documents required to
complete a submission.
All quotes shall be in writing and shall be received by the Procurement Department no later than
the date and time shown in the Schedule of Events.
Important - - Clearly mark outside of the sealed envelope, box or package with the following
information and format. Quotes without this information may be deemed non-responsive:
Name and Address of the Quoter
The State Contractor's License Number of the Quoter (if the work is estimated at
$50k or more)
Quote Request Name: CAMP SALMEN NATURE PARK PLAYGROUND
Quote Request #: 26-10-1
Quote Due Date: THURSDAY MAY 14, 2026
Quotes may only be sent via certified mail, hand-delivery or courier service to our physical
location at:
St. Tammany Parish Government Procurement Department
21454 Koop Drive, Suite 2F
Mandeville, Louisiana 70471
Respondent is solely responsible for ensuring that its courier service Contractor makes inside
deliveries to our physical location. The Parish is not responsible for any delays caused by the
Respondent's chosen means of proposal delivery.
Respondent is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its proposal. Failure to meet the Quote
Due Date shall result in rejection of the quote.
In the event that Contractor is a member of a corporation, partnership, L.L.C., L.L.P., or any other
juridical entity, as an additional provision, Contractor should supply a certified copy of a corporate
resolution or other written evidence of authority of the person signing the quote/proposal.
QUOTES SHALL BE OPENED PUBLICLY AT THE PHYSICAL LOCATION IDENTIFIED
ABOVE, AND ONLY RESPONDENTS SUBMITTING QUOTES SHALL BE IDENTIFIED
ALOUD.
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PART II: SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES
2.1 Scope of Work/Services
Contractor Qualifications:
* Contractor should be licensed for Building Construction through the Louisiana Board of
Contractors;
* Contractor should be a Qualified Contractor with the National Playground Contractors
Association Inc.;
* Contractor should have a current certification as a Certified Recreation Installation
Specialist (RISC) and Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) for at least one
employee; and
* Installer should carry the designation of a Certified Synthetic Turf Installer from the
Synthetic Turf Council.
All qualifications and certifications should be included with the bid submitted.
Turf Specifications:
Colors: Primary yarn - field green; Thatch yarn - fresh green and tan (colors vary with
manufacturers)
Environmental: Meets EN71-3 (European Toy Standard) and EPA/ RCRA regulations for toxic
waste and heavy metals
ADA Compliance: Pass
Grass Yarn: Monofilament with thatch
Grass Yarn Denier: 12,800 Total
Pile Height: 1" - 1.125 Tall
Grass Yarn Face Weight: 60 oz/sy
Tufting Gauge: 1/5 Inch
Processing: USA
Primary Backing: UV stabilized, multi-layer polyurethane
Drainage Rates: 40 Inches Per Hour
Reinforcement Coating: 20 oz/sy of high-grade polyurethane
Melting Point: Over 220 degrees F
Infill:
TCool Cooling Infill or equal product. Apply cooling infill at a rate of 2lb per foot
Padding and fall protection regulations must be submitted by the Contractor ONLY. St. Tammany
Parish Government will not provide any specifications for padding/fall protection due to
differences in manufacturing requirements.
Warranty:
The Parish requires a fifteen (15) year manufacturer's warranty from the date of acceptance for
guaranteed workmanship, UV stability, water/heat/frost resistance, grab-tear strength, drainage,
grass yarn melt points, chemical and environmental regulations.
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Equivalents:
The name of any manufacturer mentioned in the specification is for the purpose of establishing a
minimum acceptable standard of quality desired by the Parish. On all items bid, the bidder shall
indicate clearly the product being bid and, where applicable, shall supply catalog cuts and
descriptive literature with the original copy of the bid. It is the sole discretion of the Parish to make
the determination if a product will be acceptable as an equivalent.
Shade/Fabric:
The shade fabric shall be made of UV-stabilized cloth manufactured by Alnet Americas or an
approved equal. The high-density polyethylene material shall be manufactured with tensioned
fabric structures in mind. The fabric knit is to be made using monofilament and tape filler, which
has a weight of 9.38 to 10.32 oz. sq. yd. Material to be Rachel knitted to ensure the material will
not unravel if cut. Cloth meets fire resistance tests of Alnet Americas Extra Block: California State
Fire Marshall Re. F-93501.
Thread:
* Shall be 100% expanded PTFE fiber with high strength and low shrinkage
* Shall have a wide temperature and humidity range
* Abrasion-resistant and UV radiation immunity
* Shall be unaffected by non-hydrocarbon-based cleaning agents, acid rain, mildew,
chlorine, saltwater, and pollution
* Lockstitch thread-1200 denier or equal
* Chain stitch thread- 2400 denier or equal
* Fabric to carry a minimum of ten (10) years warranty
On-site sewing of fabric will not be accepted. All corners shall be reinforced with extra non-tear
cloth and a strap to distribute the load. The perimeters that contain the cables shall be double-
lock stitched.
Steel Tubing:
* All fabricated steel must be in accordance with approved shop drawings and calculations
* All steel is cleaned, degreased, or etched to ensure proper adhesion of superdurable
powder coat in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications
* All steel used on this project needs to be new and accompanied by the mill certificates if
requested. Structural steel tubing up to 5"-7 gauge shall be galvanized per Allied Steel
Flo-Coat specifications. Schedule 40 black pipe fabrications shall be sand-blasted and
primed.
* All non-hollow structural shapes comply with ASTM A-36, unless otherwise noted
* All hollow structural steel shapes shall be cold-formed HSS ASTM A-53 Grade C, unless
otherwise noted.
* Plate products shall comply with ASTM A-36.
* All non-galvanized steel must be coated with rust-inhibiting primer prior to applying the
superdurable powder coat. Primer shall be Marine Grade Cardinal Industrial Finishes
Corp E396-GR1372 epoxy super durable powder coating, semi-gloss smooth zinc-rich
primer, or equal.
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