When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 17, 2026.

It was issued by Town Of Southbury. The work is located in Southbury, Connecticut, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Playground equipment suppliers with experience in inclusive and accessible recreation products. Contractors experienced with poured-in-place rubber, rubber tile, or bonded rubber mulch surfacing. Firms capable of installing accessible playground pathways and related site improvements. Companies familiar with public-sector playground projects and accessibility requirements. Vendors able to attend the scheduled Southbury site walk.

Park Playground Equipment Supplies (Due August 27, 2026)

The authority seeks inclusive playground equipment and accessible surfacing for a new 42-by-42-foot play area in Southbury, Connecticut. The scope includes an inclusive carousel, team swing, safety surfacing, and an accessible path to the parking lot.

Must be a certified play equipment vendor and installer
Must submit one hard copy and one flash drive of the proposal
Must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Southbury as additional insured
Must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must maintain automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000
Must maintain professional liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate
Must provide worker's compensation insurance as defined in Connecticut General Statutes
Must comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act
Firms with 15 or more employees must have an Affirmative Action Plan
Firms with fewer than 15 employees must have a written equal opportunity policy statement
Must comply with the Town of Southbury Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest Ordinance

Site walk: August 17th, 2026

Proposal submission deadline: August 27th, 2026

Anticipated selection completion: September 4th, 2026

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A government authority in Southbury, Connecticut, is seeking a vendor to provide park playground equipment supplies for a 42-by-42-foot flat grass area adjacent to an existing playground, between tennis courts and a gaga pit.

The project includes an inclusive carousel, also known as an inclusive merry-go-round, whirl, or orbit, as well as an inclusive team swing, also known as a basket swing or bird nest swing. The area must include accessible surfacing, such as poured-in-place rubber, rubber tiles, or bonded rubber mulch, along with an approximately 12-foot-long by 3-foot-wide accessible path connecting the playground area to the adjacent parking lot. A site walk is scheduled for August 17, 2026.

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