Benton Area School District

Request for Proposal

Playground Replacement Project

Bid Due: November 24, 2025 — 2:00 PM (Local Time)

1. OVERVIEW

The Benton Area School District (“District”) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the demolition, site preparation, drainage improvements, and furnishing and installation of new playground equipment, surfacing, fencing, accessible routes, and related site amenities to deliver a turnkey playground at L.R. Appleman Elementary School.

Project Intent (Key Figures for Bidder Planning):

  • Playground footprint: approximately 6,000 square feet

  • Raise finished grade by ~1.5 feet to achieve floodplain compliance and match reference elevations

  • Drainage: Contractor shall design and install a stormwater/drainage system connected to the existing on-site drain, including all required structures, piping, and appurtenances

The full PDF file with the complete Request for Proposal can be viewed here.