RFP-Eagles View Elementary Playground & Soccer Field Improvement Project

Location:	Alaska
Posted:	Apr 16, 2026
Due:	Apr 20, 2026
Agency:	City of Unalaska
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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CITY OF UNALASKA

Request for Proposals

Eagles View Elementary Playground & Soccer Field Improvement Project

City of Unalaska- Parks, Culture & Recreation – Eagles View Elementary school

1. Project Overview

The City of Unalaska is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for the Eagles View Elementary

Playground and Soccer Field Improvement Project.

This project will involve the reconfiguration of three (3) existing playground areas into two (2) updated

playgrounds and the upgrade of the existing soccer field to artificial turf with associated drainage and

edging improvements.

The goal of this project is to modernize playground facilities, improve safety and accessibility, and

provide a durable all-weather soccer field for school and community use.

The project is located at Eagles View Elementary School in Unalaska, Alaska.

Substantial completion is required by August 10, 2026.

2. Project Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services necessary to

complete the project in accordance with the project plans, specifications, and manufacturer installation

requirements.

Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Site Protection and Security

1. Furnish and install temporary security fencing and site protection measures as necessary to

prevent theft, vandalism, or injury during construction.

2. Protect existing site infrastructure including fencing, pavement, signage, and structures.

The contractor shall be fully responsible for repair or replacement of any site elements

damaged during construction.

Soccer Field Improvements

3. Remove and properly dispose of the organic layer from the existing soccer field.

4. Perform grading and preparation of the field subgrade.

5. Install subgrade drainage infrastructure in accordance with the project plans.

6. Install concrete curb edging and nailer boards required for artificial turf installation.

7. Install wear course material in preparation for the installation of owner-supplied artificial turf,

which will be installed by others.

Playground Site Preparation

8. Perform site grading and subgrade preparation for playground areas in accordance with the

plans.

9. Install required drainage infrastructure, gravel base materials, and curbing.

Concrete Work

10. Construct new concrete curbing and edging in accordance with the project plans.

Playground Equipment Installation

11. Layout and install owner-furnished playground equipment and site furnishings in accordance

with:

• Project plans

• Manufacturer installation requirements

• Applicable playground safety standards.

Playground Surfacing

12. Install owner-furnished interlocking playground tile surfacing in accordance with manufacturer

specifications and project plans.

Landscaping and Restoration

13. Hydroseed and restore all disturbed lawn areas resulting from construction activities.

Material Testing

14. Contractor shall provide third-party material testing, including:

• Subgrade compaction testing to 95% compaction in 6-inch lifts

• Concrete testing for 3500 PSI concrete.

Construction Survey

15. Contractor shall provide construction surveying and layout services necessary to construct the

project in accordance with the project plans.

3. Contractor Responsibilities

The selected contractor shall:

• Provide all required labor, supervision, materials, and equipment

• Coordinate work with the City of Unalaska and project stakeholders

• Follow all manufacturer installation requirements

• Comply with all applicable building, safety, and accessibility codes

• Maintain a safe and secure work site

• Maintain construction schedule to meet the August 10, 2026 completion deadline

4. Applicable Standards

All work shall comply with applicable standards including but not limited to:

• ASTM Playground Safety Standards

• CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook

• ADA Accessibility Guidelines

• Manufacturer installation requirements

• Applicable State of Alaska and City of Unalaska construction standards.

5. Proposal Requirements

Proposals shall include the following:

• Contractor qualifications and experience

• Relevant playground or park construction projects

• Project approach and methodology

• Construction schedule

• Cost proposal

• References for similar completed projects

• Proof of required licensing and insurance

6. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Contractor qualifications and experience

• Experience with playground installation and site work

• Project schedule and ability to meet completion deadline

• Cost proposal

• References and past project performance

7. General notes

• All work shall be in conformance with 2020 AK DOT Standard Specifications.

• Contractor is responsible for protecting existing pavement, landscaping, and structures

from damage during installation and for repairing or replacing site elements damaged

during installation.

• Contractor is responsible for providing work area fencing, maintaining pedestrian safety,

and providing signage during construction. 2. Utilities: Contractor is responsible for

locating and avoiding existing utilities above and below ground during construction

activities. It is the contractor's responsibility to order utility locates prior to breaking

ground and to repair or replace utilities damaged during construction. 3. This drawing

shall not be altered in any way. If changes are required, please contact your Great

Western Recreation sales representative.

• It is the contractor's responsibility to verify and maintain all C.P.S.C. playground safety

requirements for heights, clearances, and distances related to equipment, safety

surfacing, shade structures, and materials. Installation of concrete curb and bike trail by

others after installation of shade structure.

• Smooth out, topsoil, and seed all non-paved areas disturbed during construction.

7. Project Timeline

RFP Release: March 13, 2026

Proposal Deadline: April 13, 2026

Contract Award: April 27, 2026

Construction Start: June 1, 2026

Substantial Completion: August 10, 2026

8. Submission Instructions and Deadline

Proposals must be received by the Unalaska City Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time on Monday,

April 13, 2026. Proposals may be delivered via email, U. S. Mail, other delivery service or by hand delivery.

Late submissions will not be considered.

City Clerk

City of Unalaska

43 Raven Way

P. O. Box 610

Unalaska, AK 99685

Email: emagdaong@unalaska.gov

CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions or further information about this RFP, please contact:

Jolene Longo

Business and Operations Manager

City of Unalaska

Parks, Culture & Recreation

P. O. Box 610

Unalaska, Ak 99685

(907) 581-1297

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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RFP-Eagles View Elementary Playground & Soccer Field Improvement Project

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