Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Lake in the Hills, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The Village of Lake in the Hills has issued this Request For Simplified Proposals entitled "Avalon and Jaycee Playground / Park Replacement Projects" to Village of Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156. - The Village of Lake in the Hills, Illinois is seeking to replace all the existing playground equipment (including the swings) at Avalon Park, 5395 Avalon Drive, and Jaycee Park, 61 Oakleaf Road. Anticipated construction award date is July 27, 2023. Anticipated construction completion is November 1, 2023 The not-to exceed budgets are: a. Avalon Park: $102,400.00 b. Jaycee Park: $110,600.00 All Official notifications or questions about this Request For Simplified Proposalsshall be made in writing using the Lake in the Hills Village website at https://bids.lith.org. Questions must be submitted by May 24, 2023. Avalon Park amenities should include a comprehensive site review and suggestions for improvement. Replacement swings should be included. The concepts should include a minimum or one traditional structure and, preferable, one custom design or nontraditional structure (such as a natural playground, ropes playground, etc.) designed for ages 2 to 12 that is ADA accessible with playground safety signage. Additional park features such as alternative surfacing, benches, shade structures, landscaping, etc. will be considered as well. Jaycee Park features a dual hoop basketball court with an adjacent playground. Recent site visits, along with the physical location of this park has indicated a user group that ages out of the 2 to 12 playground recommended ages. The Village is seeking to replace the existing playground equipment with a traditional or non-traditional playground for ages 5-12, as well as features that would be appropriate for children as they advance in age and skill, but appealing to teens as well. Examples including climbing boulders, ninja warrior equipment, commercial grade hammocks or communal gathering spaces. The Village is interested in considering proposed other amenities that complement the space such as alternative surfacing, benches, shade structures, an additional 1/2 basketball court, charging station, etc. Additionally, the existing playground is surrounded by plastic borders which should be replaced with a concrete border. Please list the concrete border cost out separately for consideration. Replacement swings should be included.