Prairie Playground Design and Construction

The City of Mason City, Iowa, is seeking a qualified contractor to design and construct a destination-class Prairie Playground facility, including playground equipment, accessible features, surfacing, drainage, and site restoration, with a budget not to exceed $2.9 million.

City of Mason City


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Nov 04, 2026 03:00 PM
Oct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
$2,900,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
bpauly@masoncity.net
Submission Instructions
Mail
City Hall, Attn: Aaron Burnett, City Administrator, 10 1st Street NW, Mason City, Iowa 50401
Description

The City of Mason City is seeking qualified playground designers and builders to design and construct a destination-class playground facility near the existing Prairie Playground. The project must include age-diverse activities, unique features identifiable to Mason City, inclusive and accessible play areas, sensory elements, adult supervision areas, flexible or turf surfacing, drainage designed for a 10-year rainfall event, and restoration of disturbed areas using native seed mixes. The existing playground will be demolished and the site leveled by the Owner. Installation is scheduled for the 2027–2028 construction season. The proposal must include a design narrative, scaled concept drawing, product data, shop drawings for custom equipment, coordination drawings, and operation and maintenance data. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of playground construction experience, provide three relevant client references—including an Iowa or Midwest project, a project exceeding $2 million, and a custom project—and submit a portfolio and qualifications for key personnel. The scope includes new prefabricated or custom playground equipment, coordination, installation, warranties, and marketing updates during construction. A 10% bid bond is required with the proposal; performance and payment bonds at 100% are required after award. The stated project budget is not to exceed $2.9 million.

Classification Codes
NAICS238910Site Preparation Contractors
PSCY1PACONSTRUCTION OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
playground designplayground constructionplayground equipment
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 1, 2026-Posted Date
Oct 16, 2026-Questions Due Date
Oct 23, 2026-Responses to Questions Posted
Nov 04, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 17, 2026-Tentative Contract Award
Apr 1, 2027-Construction Start Deadline
Aug 1, 2028-Substantial Completion Deadline
Sep 15, 2028-Final Acceptance
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Excess Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Contractor's Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Contractor's Pollution Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Projects valued at $2,000,000.00 or more
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