Playground Equipment Design and Installation Providers

The City of Columbus is seeking qualified playground equipment providers and regional installers for its 2027–2029 Playground Improvements Program, including design, furnishing, installation, and future project-specific RFP participation.

City of Columbus > Department of Recreation and Parks > Design & Construction


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RFQ033759
Oct 20, 2026 02:00 PM
Sep 28, 2026 06:00 PM
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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smjohnson@columbus.gov
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Description

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking statements of qualifications from playground equipment providers, regional representatives, and certified installers for prequalification under its 2027–2029 Playground Improvements Program. The anticipated scope includes playground equipment design, furnishing, and installation for varying site-specific projects throughout the city's park system, potentially involving children's playgrounds, universally accessible and inclusive play areas, nature play, intergenerational play, fitness equipment, and shade structures. The city may select different prequalified providers through future project-specific RFPs, with selected designs integrated into site designs and bid packages without equipment substitutions. Respondents must demonstrate design and installation experience, including at least five years of playground equipment design and fabrication experience; provide two conceptual designs, narratives, product information and cutsheets; address quality assurance, durability, warranty, maintenance, environmental practices, and applicable ASTM, CPSC, ADA, and IPEMA requirements; and submit at least five relevant project references with owner contact information. The SOQ is limited to 30 pages, excluding the cover page, dividers, signature form, and requested product cutsheets, and must follow the specified formatting and content order. The solicitation also states that successful service bidders must provide workers' compensation compliance and commercial liability insurance, including $500,000 bodily injury liability per person, $500,000 per accident, and $1,000,000 property damage liability per accident and in aggregate; these are award conditions rather than submission requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS339930Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing
PSC7830Recreational and Gymnastic Equipment
Smart Codes
playground equipmentplayground designplayground construction integration
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 28, 2026 06:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 09, 2026 05:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Buckeye Conference Room. Parking is available in the Southern Lot and along adjacent side streets, Ohio Avenue, and Madison Avenue.
Oct 12, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 20, 2026 06:00 PM-Statement of Qualifications Due
Nov 1, 2026-Interviews
Nov 30, 2026-Consultant Prequalified
Nov 30, 2026-Commission
Dec 1, 2026-City Council Legislation
Jan 1, 2027-Notice of Prequalification
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial Liability — Bodily Injury, Each Person — $500,000.00
  • Commercial Liability — Bodily Injury, Each Accident — $500,000.00
  • Commercial Liability — Property Damage, Each Accident — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Liability — Property Damage, All Accidents — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Projects valued at $200,000.00 or more
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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