Surf Safety Government Bids & RFPs

The work which the contractor is required to perform under this contract shall commence at the time stipulated by the city in the notice to proceed to the contractor and shall be completed before April 30, 2026.

The city of parkersburg shall make a progress payment to the contractor on the basis of a duly certified and approved estimate of the work performed during the preceding period under this contract, the city hall retain ten 10 percent of the amount of each estimate. The ten 10 percent retainage shall be released upon final acceptance by the city.

The contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one year from the date of substantial completion. The contractor warrants and guarantees for a period of one year from the date of substantial completion of the improvement that it is free from all defects due to faulty materials or workmanship, and the contractor shall promptly make corrections as may be necessary by reason of such defects.

Consideration will be given to various factors to determine the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, is lowest, including but not limited to the following factors: 1 whether bidder maintains a permanent place of business, 2 suitability of bidders plant and equipment for work, 3 bidders financial status, 4 technical experience, 5 past performance, 6 contractor integrity, and 7 compliance with public policy 8 an instate vendor will be granted a 2 preference if the vendor has made written claim for such preference at the time the bid is submitted.

Each bidder is required to state in his proposal, his name, place of residence, and the names of all persons financially interested with said bidder. In addition, each bidder is required to provide his w. v. contractor license no. and a copy of said license, as issued under provisions of west virginia code, chapter 21, article 11.

If the said contractor shall neglect, fail or refuse to complete this work within the time herein specified, or any proper extension thereof granted by the owner, then the contractor does hereby agree, as a part consideration for the awarding of this contract, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages for such breach of contract as hereinafter set forth, for each and every calendar day that the contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated in the contract for completing the work.

The deadline for submitting proposals is 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The bid notice states a 15year warranty on all main structures of play structure against structural failure due to corrosion, deterioration, insect infestation, or workmanship. warranty should include posts, decks, vertical ladders, and clamps that comprise the main structure.

The following criteria will be used to select the proposal deemed to provide the best value for the city of bangor: he quality of features of the equipment proposed, references and experience of others with the proposed equipment and proposer, any extended warranties or special features over and above the minimum requirements and the cost of the equipment and its installation.

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 manufacturers brochures.

Any questions must be directed in writing to ***@***. *. * no later than 4: 30pm, tuesday, february 10, 2026.