PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION AT VARIOUS CITY PARKS

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City of Hayward invites sealed proposals for 24-027 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION AT VARIOUS CITY PARKS. Each proposal shall be in accordance with the general provisions for purchase of work and services on file in the office of the MSD, 24505 Soto Rd, Hayward, CA 94541. All proposals must be submitted to the City's eProcurement Portal by 5:00 pm on Friday, April 26, 2024 and clearly identified with RFP title, number, company name and due date. It is the sole responsibility of the proposing firm to ensure that proposals are received prior to the closing time, as late bids will not be accepted and deemed nonresponsive.BackgroundThe City is governed by a City Council / City Manager form of government. The City Council is made up of six members plus a mayor that serves as the head of the City Council. The City Council appoints a City Manager to oversee the City’s twelve departments. Background SummaryPopulation:144,186Number of Employees:

790.45Annual City Operating Budget (including General Fund): $239,923 MAnnual General Fund Budget: $123,524 MAnnual City Capital Budget: $106 MFiscal Year: July 1 – June 30Number of Departments:14Governance Structure: City Council / City ManagerUtility Customers: 34,000MOUs: 7Housing Units: 48,000Additional information regarding the City of Hayward may be obtained at: http://www.hayward-ca.gov/about.shtmTimelineRelease Project Date:February 21, 2024Site Visit (Mandatory):March 11, 2024, 10:00am Twin Bridges Park (301 Arrowhead Way, Hayward, CA 94544). Immediately following, a mandatory, pre-proposal, on-site visit will occur at Gordon E. Oliver Eden Shores Park (2481 Sea Heaven Ct, Hayward, CA 94545).Question Submission Deadline:March 26, 2024, 5:00pmQuestion Response Deadline:April 2, 2024, 5:00pmSubmission Deadline:April 26, 2024, 5:00pmReview Period of Proposals:April 8, 2024Interview (finalist):April 15, 2024Recommendation to Council :April 30, 2024Contractor Selection Date:April 30, 2024