Bidding Now: Inside the $1M-$3M Playground Upgrade in The Bronx

A major opportunity has just hit the streets for site work contractors. The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is looking for a team to upgrade a playground and make it more accessible at a school called IS 424/074 in The Bronx. This project is worth between $1 million and $3 million, and the time to act is now, with bids due on August 27, 2025.

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The Strategic Scope

This project is more than just installing new swings and slides. It’s a complete upgrade that will make the playground safer and more accessible for all children. It’s a major opportunity for contractors who specialize in site work, landscaping, and exterior improvements.

The work involves two main parts:

• New Playground Equipment: You will be responsible for taking out the old playground equipment and installing brand-new, modern, and safe play structures.
• Accessible Paths: A key part of the job is building or upgrading pathways to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. This includes ensuring paths are a minimum of 36 inches wide and have a gentle slope to allow for easy access.

Compliance & Bonding Requirements

To be eligible to bid on this job, you must be Prequalified with the NYCSCA. You’ll also need to have all your paperwork in order, including a bid form and a bid bond.

The project has specific goals for participation from certain types of businesses:

• Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
• Women Business Enterprise (WBE)

Finding reliable, certified firms to meet these goals can be a major challenge. Managed Construction can connect you with our network of pre-vetted MWBE, WBE, and SDVOB partners to ensure you build a compliant and winning team.

You will also need to provide proof of insurance and bonding.

Are Your Bonds and Insurance in Order? A 100% Performance Bond is a significant requirement. We partner with top-tier surety providers to get our clients the bonding capacity they need. Let us handle your insurance and bonding so you can focus on the bid.

Strategic Insights for Bidders

Winning this bid requires more than just a competitive number. The NYC construction market is fiercely competitive, with bids often decided by a small margin. You must be meticulous with your numbers and not miss any details.

The accessible path of travel is a critical and highly-regulated part of this job. Make sure you fully understand all the ADA requirements for things like slope and path width.

You will also need to have a clear plan for working with subcontractors, especially to meet the project’s diversity goals.

Don’t Go It Alone on a Bid This Big: A project of this scale has dozens of hidden costs. Before you commit to a number, let our expert estimators run a full takeoff and cost analysis to ensure your bid is both competitive and profitable.

How Managed Construction Helps You Win This Bid

Don’t let the paperwork and requirements hold you back. We provide the expert support you need to submit a competitive and profitable bid.

• Expert Estimating: A bid for this complex needs a professional review. Our estimators will perform a full takeoff to protect your bottom line and ensure your number is right.
• Compliance & Teaming: Leverage our network to meet the project’s participation goals. We connect you with qualified partners so you can focus on the scope.

The Strategic Scope

This project is more than just installing new swings and slides. It’s a complete upgrade that will make the playground safer and more accessible for all children. It’s a major opportunity for contractors who specialize in site work, landscaping, and exterior improvements.

The work involves two main parts:

• New Playground Equipment: You will be responsible for taking out the old playground equipment and installing brand-new, modern, and safe play structures.
• Accessible Paths: A key part of the job is building or upgrading pathways to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. This includes ensuring paths are a minimum of 36 inches wide and have a gentle slope to allow for easy access.

Compliance & Bonding Requirements

To be eligible to bid on this job, you must be prequalified with the NYCSCA. You’ll also need to have all your paperwork in order, including a bid form and a bid bond.

The project has specific goals for participation from certain types of businesses:

• Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
• Women Business Enterprise (WBE)

Finding reliable, certified firms to meet these goals can be a major challenge. Managed Construction can connect you with our network of pre-vetted MWBE, WBE, and SDVOB partners to ensure you build a compliant and winning team.

You will also need to provide proof of insurance and bonding.

Are Your Bonds and Insurance in Order? A 100% Performance Bond is a significant requirement. We partner with top-tier surety providers to get our clients the bonding capacity they need. Let us handle your insurance and bonding so you can focus on the bid.

Strategic Insights for Bidders

Winning this bid requires more than just a competitive number. The NYC construction market is fiercely competitive, with bids often decided by a small margin. You must be meticulous with your numbers and not miss any details.

The accessible path of travel is a critical and highly-regulated part of this job. Make sure you fully understand all the ADA requirements for things like slope and path width.

You will also need to have a clear plan for working with subcontractors, especially to meet the project’s diversity goals.

Don’t Go It Alone on a Bid This Big: A project of this scale has dozens of hidden costs. Before you commit to a number, let our expert estimators run a full takeoff and cost analysis to ensure your bid is both competitive and profitable.

How Managed Construction Helps You Win This Bid

Don’t let the paperwork and requirements hold you back. We provide the expert support you need to submit a competitive and profitable bid.

• Expert Estimating: A bid for this complex needs a professional review. Our estimators will perform a full takeoff to protect your bottom line and ensure your number is right.
• Compliance & Teaming: Leverage our network to meet the project’s participation goals. We connect you with qualified partners so you can focus on the scope.
• Insurance & Bonding: We handle the entire process of securing your bid and performance bonds, ensuring your firm meets the financial requirements.

Final Thoughts / Why It Matters

This project is a fantastic opportunity for the right contractor. It’s a chance to build a strong portfolio in public works, create trust with the NYCSCA, and help build a safe and fun place for students and the community in The Bronx for years to come.

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