Project Information

Bid Title

Play Structure Replacement-Williams Park

Issuing Agency

City of Bangor

Location

Maine

Published Date

Feb 2, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

P26-35

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Project Description

Bid Number:	P26-35
Bid Title:	Play Structure Replacement-Williams Park
Category:	Equipment Services & Purchase
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Bangor requests proposals for furnishing, delivering, and installing playground structures at Williams Park. Publication Date/Time: 1/30/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: Public Closing Date/Time: 2/25/2026 2:00 PM Submittal Information: Email bids@bangormaine.gov; Mailing 73 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401 Bid Opening Information: Public Addendum Date/Time: 02/13/2025 Related Documents: P26-35 Play Structure Replacement-RFP P26-35 Attachment #2-Williams Park Photo 1-30-2026 P26-35 Attachment 1-Davis Bacon wages Penobscot County 12-12-2025

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Request for Proposals

Play Structure Replacement

Williams Park

Proposal No. P26-35

Purchasing Department

73 Harlow Street

Bangor, Maine 04401

207-992-4282

Issue Date: January 30, 2026

I. Introduction

The City of Bangor requests proposals for furnishing, delivering, and installing

playground structures at Williams Park.

This location shall include an integrated playground system for 5-12-year olds as

well as a structure for 2-5-year olds as well as one (1) toddler swing frame to

replace existing frame, one (1) independent swing frame with two swing bays

with seats as specified in “Section VIII. General Specifications” as well as safety

surfacing for the structures. Overall consideration should be given to

incorporating play events for users who have mobility challenges. The integrated

play structures and additional components are to be located at Williams Park

which is on Newbury Street in Bangor.

All items shall be furnished, assembled, and installed in accordance with all

manufacturer’s instructions, all applicable OSHA and ADA requirements, ASTM and

CPSC Standards for public playgrounds and all specifications noted herein. The City

reserves the right to award the bid to multiple Bidders.

II. General Information

General information is available on the City’s website at the following web address:

www.bangormaine.gov/proposals. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the

Proposer accepts the responsibility for downloading, reading and bidding by the terms

and conditions set forth in the City’s “General Information for Vendors”.

III. Submission

To be considered, return pages twelve (12) through fourteen (14) of this request, the

Proposal form, all information requested in Section VII. Information for Proposers, and

complete Manufacturer’s brochures, clearly marked as “Proposal No. P26-35: Play

Structure Replacement Williams Park” by 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 25, 2026

to City of Bangor, Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine 04401.

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Submission of documents can be completed by:

A. Emailing to bids@bangormaine.gov; or

B. Hand Delivery to Customer Service, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME; or

C. US Post Office addressed to 73 Harlow Street, Purchasing Department, Bangor,

ME 04401 (items must be received by the deadline); or

D. All Other Delivery Services to City of Bangor: Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow

Street, Bangor, ME 04401 (proposal must be received by the deadlines).

All submissions should reference “Proposal No. P26-35: Play Structure Replacement

Williams Park.” Proposals will be publicly opened at the time stated above in the Paul

Bunyan Room (first floor by the side elevator), 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.

A tabulation of all proposals received will be available after 4:00 PM on the date of

opening. Proposal results may be viewed by visiting the City’s website at

www.bangormaine.gov/bidtabs. The "Show Closed/Awarded/Cancelled Bids" box must

be checked to see the proposal information.

IV. Questions

Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30

PM, Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The City will issue a response on or before 4:30 PM, Friday, February 13, 2026. The

response will be in the form of an addendum, which will be available on the City’s

website. Notifications will be sent to those who have signed up to receive notifications at

www.bangormaine.gov/bids through NotifyME. Notifications will be sent when new

addenda are released.

V. Late Proposals

It is the responsibility of the Proposer(s) to see that their Proposals have sufficient time

to be received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline. Any

Proposal, portion of a Proposal, or unrequested Proposal revision received at the City of

Bangor Purchasing Department after the time and date specified, will be returned to the

Proposer unopened.

VI. Withdrawal of Proposals

No Proposer may withdraw their Proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the date

of opening. All Proposals shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.

To withdraw a Proposal prior to the opening, the Proposer shall request the withdrawal

in writing. All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by the

Proposer.

VII. Rejection

The City of Bangor reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive any

informalities or defects in Proposals or to accept a higher cost Proposal if it is deemed

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to be in the best interest of the City of Bangor. The City also reserves the right to

negotiate with the successful Proposer.

VI. Selection Criteria

The following criteria will be used to select the proposal deemed to provide the best

value for the City of Bangor.

a. The quality of features of the equipment proposed;

b. References and experience of others with the proposed equipment and

Proposer;

c. Any extended warranties or special features over and above the minimum

requirements; and

d. The cost of the equipment and its installation.

VII. Information for Proposers

A. Tax Exclusion: All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the proposal

price. Upon request, a tax exemption certificate for the City of Bangor shall be

furnished to the successful Proposer.

B. Bid Form and Requirements: The Bid Form (page 4) must be completed and

returned with the proposal to be considered responsive.

C. Required Insurance: Proposers are required to maintain the following insurance

policies throughout the life of the project and name the City of Bangor as an

additional insured where applicable and may be required to provide proof:

1. Worker’s Compensation Insurance Statutory

2. Employer’s Liability Insurance

$500,000 each accident

$500,000 disease – policy unit

$500,000 disease – each employee

3. Comprehensive Automobile

Liability

$1,000,000 combined, single limit

per accident

4. Commercial & General Liability

$1,000,000 combined single limit

$2,000,000 aggregate

D. Required Documents: Pages twelve (12) through fourteen (14) of this request,

the Proposal form, all information requested below, and complete Manufacturer’s

brochures must be included for Proposal to be deemed complete.

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Any exception to the provisions in General Specifications must be marked in the body of

this document and itemized on a separate page titled “Exceptions”, referenced by

section number and paragraph, along with a detailed explanation of the exception.

The entire units and all equipment must be thoroughly inspected, serviced and ready for

use upon delivery. All work performed must meet established industry standards of

quality to be acceptable. Any unacceptable work must be corrected before payment is

issued.

1. The play structure appropriate for ages 5-12 will include all equipment specified

in Section VIII. General Specifications, Section A.

2. The second play structure shall be appropriate for ages 2-5 and will include all

equipment specified in Section VIII. General Specifications, Section B.

3. The two play systems and any add alternates for Williams Park will be installed

on an area that is approximately 75 feet by 150 feet. Photo displaying the

approximate location on the site is included as Attachment #1 for Williams Park.

4. All equipment components proposed for the two (2) integrated playground

systems for 5-12-year old must include complete manufacturers specifications

and meet all requirements of the General Specifications.

5. All equipment components proposed for the one (1) integrated playground

system for 2-5-year old must include detailed description of the components with

complete manufacturer’s specifications, and meet the requirements of the

General Specifications as appropriate.

6. Proposals must also include furnishing, delivering, and installing an engineered

wood fiber safety surfacing. Surfacing should be appropriate for the structures

and components proposed and must cover the area required by all applicable

OSHA, ADA, CPSC and ASTM requirements and industry standards.

7. Basic equipment and attachments shall be the latest models available, fully

tested, serviced, ready to operate in accordance with the specifications and be

satisfactory to the Director of Parks and Recreation. Overall consideration should

be given to incorporating play events for users who have mobility challenges.

8. Any items not specifically mentioned in these specifications but involved in

carrying out their intent must comply with all requirements noted herein.

9. Proposers shall submit with their proposals the latest printed specifications and

illustrations as advertised by the manufacturer of the proposed product(s).

10. Complete warranty information must be included for all items.

11. A sketch for each park showing each component of the play area must be

included in the proposal.

12. A list of at least three references for similar play structures as the structure

proposed must be included with the proposal. Please list names and contact

information of individuals who are familiar with the equipment referenced.

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13. Proposals should be prepared by providing a straightforward, concise delineation

of the capabilities proposed to satisfy the requirements of the City.

Completeness and clarity of content are requested. All brochures, presentations

and items submitted in support of proposals will become part of the Contract.

VIII. General Specifications

Section A – The following are the components for the integrated playground

systems for 5-12-year old.

a. COMPONENTS:

1. “S” Curve Slide

2. One (1) Spiral Slide at least 56” above grade

3. One (1) Double Poly Slide

4. Four (4) toddler swings for aforementioned swing frame, one of which

should be a toddler/adult combination swing.

5. Four(4) age 5-12 swings for aforementioned swing frame

6. Step ladder from grade to top of deck

7. Arch climber with PVC coated planks and continuous rails

8. Simulated cliff or rock climber

9. “Chimney” style climbing event

10. Transfer module

11. Curved bridge included

12. Arched bridge included

13. Roller Slide or similar

14. Climbing Wall type event

15. One (1) balcony style panel event

16. One (1) net climber event integrated into structure

17. One (1) wavy style or similar climber

18. Panels

A. Six (6) of Proposers choice with at least one panel an auditory play

panel.

b. ADD/ALTERNATE COMPONENTS

1. One (1) independent motion play event such as but not limited to a multi

user see saw or similar play event.

2. One (1) merry go round or similar circular motion play event that

incorporates mobility challenged users.

Section B – The following are the required components for the one (1) integrated

playground system for 2-5 year olds.

a. COMPONENTS:

1. At least (1) one slide

2. At least (4) four play events

3. At least (1) one simulated climbing event

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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