CDBG-Funded Old Settlers Park Playground Project

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Apr 19, 2026
Due:	May 11, 2026
Agency:	City of Sherman
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	RFP 2026-13
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Bid Number:	RFP 2026-13
Bid Title:	CDBG-Funded Old Settlers Park Playground Project
Category:	Parks and Recreation
Status:	Open

Description:

The City of Sherman is issuing an RFP to develop a design for the Old Settlers Park Playground, located at 1609 North Harrison, Sherman, Texas 75090. The project aims to replace an outdated playground with a new accessible, state-of-the-art playground area. The following design elements should be met: a unitary safety surface for the playground that promotes inclusive play and meets accessibility and impact standards; including a significant shade design element.

Installation of Baseball Themed Play Structure to replace existing structure inside the Quad at Old Settlers Park to accommodate approximately 50 children aged 2-12.
Installation of approximately a 40' x 40' shade structure to cover the play area.
Installation of approximately 1,300 sq ft safety surfacing (wood fiber/rubber mulch not acceptable) with aggregate subbase flush with existing curb/sidewalk
Engineer Sealed Drawings for shade structure
Include demolition of existing playground and surfacing as a separate cost. The City will provide the roll-off containers at no cost to the awarded vendor.

Requirements:

Conceptual Drawings must be included in proposal.
Proposed construction schedule must be included in proposal.
Proposed pay schedule must be included in proposal.
A minimum of three references must be included in proposal.
Photos of similar completed projects with dates and locations must be included in proposal.

Total budget is $200,000.

Publication Date/Time:

4/18/2026 6:00 AM

Publication Information:

www.publicpurchase.com

Closing Date/Time:

5/11/2026 2:00 PM

Submittal Information:

Responses can be submitted digitally through Public Purchase or in person

Contact Person:

Carla Hommel
carlah@cityofsherman.com
903-487-5976

Fee:

$0.00

Special Requirements:

CDBG requirements-must follow Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; and contractor is subject to all applicable Federal laws and regulations, and must comply with all HUD rules and regulations governing construction projects funded from Community Development Block grant funds.

Miscellaneous:

No pre-bid meeting is required. Respondent's mut familiarize themselves with the location prior to providing a response. The location is a public park and is open to all persons. Location is 1609 North Harrison, Sherman, Texas 75090

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City of Sherman

PO Box 1106 Sherman, TX 75091-1106

RFP 2026-13

CDBG-Funded

Old Settlers Park Playground Project

Expected Timeline:

Advertise/Release Proposal

Pre Proposal

Question Deadline

Questions Answered

Proposal Response Deadline

Estimated Council Approval

Estimated Contract Start

4/19 and 4/26/2026

None

4/29/2026 4 pm CST

May 5, 2026

May 11, 2026, 2 pm CST

June 2026

June/July 2026

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CITY OF SHERMAN, TEXAS

Proposer must submit their proposal response utilizing the following:

1) Public Purchase at https://www.publicpurchase.com

2) In person at City Hall, 220 W Mulberry, Sherman, TX 75090 or

3) By courier, delivered to 220 W Mulberry, Sherman, TX 75090

Proposal responses shall not be submitted by facsimile, email or other type of submission

other than the stated deliveries.

Prices quoted must be held for a minimum of ninety (90) days from date of proposal closing. In

the case of estimated requirements, the prices shall remain firm during the term of the

contract. Discount from list or clauses that are known as “escalator” or “cost-plus” responses

shall not be accepted.

In the case of estimated requirements, the quantities appearing are estimated as realistically

as possible. However, the City reserves the right to increase, decrease, or delete any item or

items being furnished while continuing to pay the price quoted regardless of quantity.

F.O.B./Damage: Items shall be proposal F.O.B. Destination, delivered to the designated

municipal facility and shall include all delivery and packaging costs. The City assumes no

liability for goods delivered in damaged or unacceptable condition. The successful proposer

shall handle all claims with carriers, and in the case of damaged goods, shall ship replacement

goods immediately upon notification of City staff. Proposals subject to unlimited price

increases shall not be considered. The City reserves the right to solicit proposals for larger

projects.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) and accompanying specifications is for your convenience in

submitting a response for the City of Sherman.

Proposals may be submitted as follows:

City of Sherman

Finance Dept. c/o Carla Hommel

• P.O. Box 1106

Sherman, TX 75091-1106

• Electronically at www.publicpurchase.com

• By delivery at City Hall, address listed above.

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Project Description

The City of Sherman is issuing an RFP to develop a design for the Old Settlers Park Playground,

located at 1609 North Harrison, Sherman, Texas 75090. The project aims to replace an outdated

playground with a new accessible, state-of-the-art playground area. The following design

elements should be met: a unitary safety surface for the playground that promotes inclusive

play and meets accessibility and impact standards; including a significant shade design element.

The City of Sherman maintains 16 parks and 3 specialized facilities. These parks offer amenities

such as walking, hiking, and biking trails, playgrounds, and athletic fields for sports like baseball

and softball. Popular locations include Fairview Park, Binkley Park, and Old Settlers Park.

Scope of Project

Work includes:

• Installation of Baseball Themed Play Structure to replace existing structure inside the

Quad at Old Settlers Park to accommodate approximately 50 children aged 2-12.

• Installation of approximately a 40' x 40' shade structure to cover the play area.

• Installation of approximately 1,300 sq ft safety surfacing (wood fiber/rubber mulch not

acceptable) with aggregate subbase flush with existing curb/sidewalk

• Engineer Sealed Drawings for shade structure

• Include demolition of existing playground and surfacing as a separate cost. The City will

provide the roll-off containers at no cost to the awarded vendor.

Requirements:

• Conceptual Drawings must be included in proposal.

• Proposed construction schedule must be included in proposal.

• Proposed pay schedule must be included in proposal.

• A minimum of three references must be included in proposal.

• Photos of similar completed projects with dates and locations must be included in

proposal.

• Total budget is $200,000.

CDBG Funded-Old Settlers Park Playground Project, Sherman, Texas

Scoring Criteria:

Overall Design

30%

Pricing

30%

References

20%

Construction Schedule

20%

Current playground

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CDBG Funded-Old Settlers Park Playground Project, Sherman, Texas

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