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Playground Equipment and Related Materials and Services
Blue Imp
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RFSO Contract Number: 23-12
April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027
Option to renew for an additional two-year period through March 31, 2029

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About Blue Imp
At Blue Imp, our passion is crafting high-quality Canadian-made playground equipment to spark outdoor play for children of all ages, stages, and abilities. As Canada’s most experienced playground manufacturer, designing and producing inspiring yet durable playground equipment is something we’ve been doing for four generations!
From inclusive playground equipment and accessible playgrounds to school playgrounds, municipal parks, obstacle courses, themed playgrounds and so much more, our playground designs are as diverse as the needs of our customers. We have ideas and solutions for all your playground needs.
Complete your playground or park with our fitness equipment and site amenities, all made in Canada to withstand our climate and inspire outdoor recreation. It’s all about playing strong!
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Why Choose Blue Imp for Your Playground Project?

We are Canada’s original playground maker, committed to empowering communities to attain playgrounds that inspire and endure.

Quality from Concept to Completion
At Blue Imp, we insist on putting fun first without compromising quality or safety. Count on us for superior materials and craftsmanship, a stellar warranty and exceptional customer service.

Made in Canada, for Canada
Our high-quality playground products and park amenities are proudly designed and manufactured at our headquarters in Medicine Hat, Alberta. We strongly believe that what Canada makes, makes Canada.

Proudly Family-owned Since 1917

As Canada's longest-standing playground manufacturer, we believe experience and passion make a difference. Everything we do is imbued with four generations of family pride and it shows.

Here to Help

From head office to our nationwide sales network, we are here to answer all your questions and guide you every step of the way, through planning, fundraising, site prep, installation and beyond. 

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What Is Included Via the Kinetic GPO Blue Imp Contract?
Blue Imp’s entire product and service offering is part of the Kinetic GPO Playground Equipment and Related Materials & Services competitively awarded contract. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Inclusive Playgrounds
  • Accessible Playgrounds
  • School Playgrounds
  • Recreation Playgrounds
  • Themed & Nature Playgrounds
  • Circuits & Obstacle Courses
  • Pre-School Play Structures
  • Sensory Playground Equipment
  • Merry-Go-Rounds & Spinners
  • Park Furniture & Amenities
  • Buddy Benches
  • Outdoor Fitness Equipment
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How It Works:
  1. Become a member of Kinetic GPO 
  2. Post a notice on your entities recognized electronic bid notification system to use the Kinetic GPO program.
  3. Contact the Kinetic GPO team, via the contact button on the top of this page, requesting to be introduced to the Blue Imp team for this contract.
  4. Confirm your Playground Equipment needs with the RFSO contract number, 23-12.
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Program Benefits:
 
As your ally in the purchasing process, Kinetic GPO is dedicated to optimizing procurement for your entity. Your free membership provides full access to our portfolio of value-driven contracts, contracting expertise, and subject matter experts. Join hundreds of members who are discovering a better way to buy. With this contract you will obtain the following program benefits:
 
  • Already tendered on your behalf.
  • Fully compliant with CETA, CFTA, the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, the New West Partnership Agreement (NWPTA), the Atlantic Trade and Procurement Partnership (ATPP), and other relevant trade legislation.
  • No volume commitments.
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To take advantage of Member benefits, please contact:
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Bridget Erwin
Business Development Manager

[email protected] ​
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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • FAQs
    • Affiliations
  • Solicitations
  • Contracting Process
    • RFSO Response Tips
  • Resources
  • Contracts
    • Business Related Products and Services >
      • Copy/Print Paper Products >
        • Imperial Dade - Copy/Print Paper Products
        • Staples - Copy/Print Paper Products
      • Document Management
      • Medical Furniture & Services >
        • Grand & Toy - Medical Furniture
        • Intellicare - Medical Furniture
        • Krug - Medical Furniture
        • Steelcase - Medical Furniture
      • Office Furniture & Services >
        • Haworth
        • Krug - Office Furniture
        • Staples Furniture
        • Steelcase - Office Furniture
      • OFFICE SUPPLIES >
        • Grand & Toy
        • Hamster
        • Staples Office Supplies
      • Online Business Marketplace for Goods and Services
      • Staffing Services and Related Services and Solutions >
        • Insight Global
        • Manpower
      • Uniform Rentals and Other Related Products and Services >
        • Cintas
    • Construction >
      • Building Supplies >
        • Building Supplies, Services and Walk-in Option
        • Building Supplies: Paint
      • ENGINEERING SERVICES >
        • Associated Engineering
        • Engineering Link
        • Design Works Engineering
        • WalterFedy
      • Equipment and Tools Rental >
        • HERC rentals
        • Sunbelt Rentals
        • United Rentals
      • Flooring Products, Installation & Related Solutions >
        • Milliken
      • HVAC Equipment and Services
      • Job Order Contracting (JOC)
      • Project Management and Services
      • ROOFING >
        • Roofing Supplies: Tremco / Weatherproofing Technologies
      • Roofing Supplies & Waterproofing: Garland/ DBS - >
        • Roofing Supplies & Waterproofing: Garland- Defense Force
    • Sports Surfaces, Installation and Related Material
    • Energy Services >
      • Energy Conservation Solutions
      • Energy Consulting Services
    • Educational & School Supplies >
      • Educational Furniture & Services >
        • Grand & Toy - Educational Furniture
        • Humanscale - Educational Furniture
        • Krug - Educational Furniture
        • Steelcase - Educational Furniture
        • Wintergreen - Educational Furniture
      • Medical Training Equipment and Supplies >
        • Laerdal
        • Pocket nurse
      • School Supplies and Related Items
    • Facilities & Operations >
      • Alarm & Security Monitoring Equipment & Services
      • Building Supplies >
        • Building Supplies, Services and Walk-in Option
        • Building Supplies: Paint
      • Elevator Consulting Services >
        • KJA
        • Solucore
      • Food Products, Supplies, and Services
      • Grounds Keeping Equipment
      • Janitorial Supplies >
        • Flexo
        • Grand & Toy
        • Imperial Dade
        • Staples
        • Swish
      • Lactation Pods >
        • Mamava
      • Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies >
        • Fastenal
        • Grainger
        • Lawson Products
      • Playground Equipment >
        • BCI Burke
        • Blue Imp
        • Gametime
        • Henderson
        • Playcraft
      • Pest Control and Related Services
      • Real Time Location Systems >
        • Ainsworth
        • Honeywell
      • Surplus Auction and Related Services
      • Utility, Transportation, Golf Vehicles >
        • Club Car
        • The Toro Company Utility Transportation
      • Warehousing, Material Handling and Production Support Solutions
    • Fleet, Automotive Parts, EV Charging, and Traffic Control Products >
      • Automotive and Fleet Parts
      • Bike Assets >
        • Sweet Pete's
        • Western Cycle
      • Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations and Services >
        • ChargePoint
        • Flo
      • FUEL & FLEET MANAGEMENT >
        • AssetWorks
        • Element
      • Parking Management Solutions >
        • HONK
        • Parking BOXX
        • Precise ParkLink
      • Supply of Tires, Accessories and Related Services
      • Traffic Control Products and Solutions
    • Information Technology >
      • Information Technology Solutions
      • Learning Management System Software
      • Print Service and Equipment >
        • Print Services and Equipment: CDW
        • Print Services and Equipment: Xerox
        • Print Services and Equipment: Ricoh
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