New Playground Equipment for Charles W. McCrary Elementary School

This Invitation for Bid is to obtain per unit pricing which includes playground equipment, shipping and installation. Asheboro City Schools intends to purchase new playground equipment for Charles W. McCrary Elementary School. There is also a line item for removal of old playground equipment and pebbles. Currently there are 3 separate play areas (see attached diagram). All equipment must meet the ASTM and CPSC safety standards. This equipment shall be accessible to the handicapped in accordance to State and Federal laws. A site visit is available by appointment. All equipment reflected in the bid must meet the specifications outlined in this section. Removal of old playground equipment, pebbles and borders. 4' x 12' Borders for mulch containment. Imperial Springs structure. 2 -Hold n Spin spinner. Mount Sinai Physical fitness unit. 2 - Sit n Spin. 2 - Whizzy Dizzy Spinner. 2 - 30' Embankment slide. Provide an estimated timeline of project. All submitted bids must include a detail of what warranty and support is covered and for how long. As part of the warranty bid detail, please respond to the following questions: How long is the warranty period and what type (Onsite please be specific) Who does the trouble-shooting (integrator or manufacturer) How in depth or how many hours do ACS staff need to invest (if ACS staff are responsible for the diagnosis) before replacement is authorized (describe the process used when the equipment is not functioning as expected) How long will it take before a support person is onsite (if Onsite Warranty is offered) Assuming the piece of equipment is determined to be faulty and under warranty, who takes the equipment down for the return Who pays for packaging and shipping How much are the anticipated shipping costs in total for one return and service (one-way, round trip) Once the warranty period expires, can an extended warranty be purchased. Responder should include all hardware and software necessary to meet the requirements. ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED MUST BE LASTEST DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY AND MOST CURRENT SERVICE LINES. All items offered must be new. Used and/or refurbished items are not acceptable for new purchases. Provide the narrative of the proposed solution. Clearly state understanding of the business problem presented by this RFP and the response to mandatory and desired technical specifications in the exact order in which the performance criteria is presented in the RFP. The Responder should offer a complete listing of all Manufacturer Maintenance Plans available, by product category, to include but not necessarily be limited to: drop shipped advanced replacements of parts, software patches and revisions issued to resolve known defects or vulnerabilities, access to online and live body technical assistance, advanced replacement of parts which requires installation/software configuration support to facilitate replacement. The Responder may offer different discounts for manufacturer maintenance plans by product categories offered. For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of Critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities). Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment. Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country. In implementing the prohibition under Public Law 115-232, section 889, subsection (f), paragraph (1), heads of executive agencies administering loan, grant, or subsidy programs shall prioritize available funding and technical support to assist affected businesses, institutions and organizations as is reasonably necessary for those affected entities to transition from covered communications equipment and services, to procure replacement equipment and services, and to ensure that communications service to users and customers is sustained. See Public Law 115-232, section 889 for additional information. See also 200.471.

Division 11 -	Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Playground Equipment, Play Structures.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Selective Clearing, Grading.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Site Improvements, Fences and Gates, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.