Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in New Castle, New Hampshire. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

The Great Island Common is a town-owned and operated seasonal park on the New Hampshire coast. The park is a regional destination for weddings, parties, picnics, and school trips and the general public. The existing playground was installed in the 1990s and consists of a large playground structure (ages 5-12), a small playground structure (ages 2- 5), three swing sets, a seesaw and other small play items. Presently, the Town anticipates deconstructing the current playground this fall and installing the new equipment in the early spring prior to the park opening in May 2024. Ideally, the town would like to replace all items as one project, but budgetary constraints may necessitate a two-phased replacement plan. The Town of New Castle, herein referred to as the Town, is requesting proposals that include new playground equipment and installation. The playground should accommodate the widest possible range of activities that will provide fun, promote physical fitness, and encourage social interaction. Among the play activities that should be considered are balancing, climbing, crawling, hanging, imagining, manipulating, pushing, pulling, riding, seesawing, sitting, sliding, swinging, and whirling. The playground equipment can be made of metal, plastic, or a combination. Being on the coastline, corrosion-resistance is of particular importance for a long-lasting playground. The color and theme of the structure should closely match the aesthetics of the scenic park and not be seen as an eye-sore on the natural landscape. Proposals should also incorporate a variety of features on both structures as well as free-standing play equipment, with final design to be agreed upon by the Town. The playground equipment should be in full compliance with both the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines. The equipment shall be accessible to the handicapped in accordance with State and Federal laws. Contact Chris Robillard, Public Works Superintendent, for any questions related to the RFP. Chris Robillard PO Box 367 New Castle NH 03854 603-766-3613 The installation will be early spring to allow for grass to take hold prior to foot traffic and playground use by May 15, 2024.