Site work for a mixed-use development in Fayetteville, Georgia. Completed plans call for site work for a educational facility.

This request is for information (hereinafter RFI) only to assist Fayette County Public Schools (hereinafter the District or FCPS) in determining how best to fulfill need(s) for playground equipment replacement described herein. Please be advised that this may be a two-step process. Should the District determine to proceed with a solicitation based on the responses to this Request for Information (RFI), phase two will then be either a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) to be handled in accordance with District purchasing policies and procedures. Designated Representative 1. The FCPS Purchasing Department has designated the following staff member as the representative of the Department and District during the RFI process: Jamie Marrero Addenda Issued (if applicable) Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Georgia Open Records Act Compliance (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) 1. This RFI and any resulting solicitations, responses, evaluations, contracts, agreement, or purchase orders are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act and may be released publicly. 2. Pursuant to the act, for any records or documents marked as "confidential" or "trade secrets" the respondent must submit and attach to the records an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information in the records constitutes trade secrets according to O.C.G.A. 10-1-761. 2.1. Failure to attach such an affidavit will result in the record being considered public and subject to release under the Georgia Open Records Act. 2.2. If FCPS determines that the specifically identified information does not constitute a trade secret, it shall notify the entity submitting the affidavit of its intent to disclose the information within ten days unless prohibited from doing so by an appropriate court order. 2.3. In the event the entity wishes to prevent disclosure of the requested records, the entity may file an action in Fayette County, Georgia superior court to obtain an order that the requested records are trade secrets exempt from disclosure. The entity filing such action shall serve the requestor with a copy of its court filing. 2.4. If the agency determines that the specifically identified information does constitute a trade secret, the agency shall withhold the records, and the requester may file an action in Fayette County, Georgia superior court to obtain an order that the requested records are not trade secrets and are subject to disclosure. Respondent Registration 1. Respondents are encouraged to register with the designated representative listed above via email after reviewing this RFI. 2. Respondents who register will automatically receive an email update with additional documents such as addenda and be notified of future solicitation issuance, even if they choose not to submit a response. Response Delivery 1. Responses should be sent to the FCPS Purchasing Department and must be received before the due date and time specified. 2. Responses may be submitted electronically, by mail, or hand-delivered to Facilities Services, 245 Booker Avenue, Fayetteville, Georgia 30215, Attention: Purchasing Department. 3. No faxed or telephone responses will be accepted or considered. 4. Responses may be emailed to the designated representative if meeting the following guidelines: 4.1. Emailed responses must be in a consistent, clear, and readable format and complete. (Adobe PDF format is preferred unless specified otherwise) 4.2. All response documents should be bound in one document. In an effort to reduce waste and allow for broader dissemination, the District recommends electronic documents be submitted including brochures, catalogs, etc. Background and Project Overview Fayette County Public Schools is comprised of 24 schools (14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools) located just south of Atlanta, Georgia. The current student population is between 19,000-20,000 students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth serviced by approximately 3,000 staff members. Currently there are several elementary schools in need of replacement playground equipment. There are different needs per each school's request, that will also include a not to exceed (NTE) budget. The pricing proposed for each playground must include the installation, materials, shipping/freight, and delivery. Respondent(s) can provide one (1) or multiple options per each request within the budget range, as long as they meet the minimum specifications listed within this Request for Information (RFI). Questions Due Friday, February 10, 2023