GameTime – Playground Equipment Overview
Founded in 1929, GameTime is the innovative leader in changing the face and direction of children’s playground environments. GameTime produces the largest selection of creative play systems and traditional play apparatus offered. GameTime creates play equipment that continually exceeds minimum safety requirements and is the leader in creating products to further accessibility for physically challenged children. GameTime is committed to developing park and playground equipment that’s creative, durable and above all – fun. GameTime has a total of 400,000 square feet dedicated to playground equipment manufacturing, and their products are distributed around the world, through a network of more than 30 independent sales representatives.
GameTime – Playground Equipment FAQ
Who can participate?
States, State Agencies, Counties, Cities, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Non-Profits and Special Districts.
Does my agency need to be a member of ASBO, NACo, USCM, NIGP or NLC to participate?
No. Any qualified agency can participate in the program.
My state requires local governments to bid everything. Can local governments in my state use this program without going out to bid?
Yes. This contract has been competitively bid by a government agency. Through the Joint Powers Authority or an inter-local agreement, local governments can "piggy-back" this competitively bid contract through U.S. Communities. This satisfies the competitive bid requirements in most states. See state by state laws on intergovernmental purchasing.
What does a government agency need to do in order to participate?
Complete the free online registration found on the U.S. Communities website. During the registration process, you will be asked to mark suppliers you are interested in. The suppliers that you select will contact you with detailed pricing and ordering information.
Is there a fee associated with joining U.S. Communities?
No, there are no costs or user fees to the local agency to participate or register.
If my agency already has an account with GameTime – Playground Equipment, do I need to set up a new account?
No. Contact your GameTime – Playground Equipment Account Manager to have the U.S. Communities program linked to your existing account.
Does the competitive pricing apply, regardless of quantity?
Using GameTime – Playground Equipment and the U.S. Communities program assures an agency they are getting a very competitive price on any size order. There are no costs, minimum quantity requirements or spend limits associated with using the GameTime – Playground Equipment U.S. Communities program.
How does it save time and money?
The key value for the agency is resource savings. On average, U.S. Communities participating agencies will save 5% over traditional procurement practices. Most agencies today are spread too thin. Agencies are downsizing administrative departments, and retiring or departing purchasing and maintenance positions are left unfilled. The U.S. Communities program provides a mechanism to save the time and costs associated with obtaining quotes or preparing bids. The time savings allow the department to accomplish its work tasks more efficiently with the personnel on hand.
How can my agency participate in the U.S. Communities program?
Complete the online registration.
Can more than one person at my agency register?
Yes, additional users can register by completing the standard registration process; the system will automatically unify all registrations that use the same TIN under one agency account. Alternately, existing users can add new users from within their account.
GameTime – Playground Equipment How to Order
You must be a registered participant to utilize the U.S. Communities contract. If not, please Register to Participate.
If your agency is already registered with U.S. Communities but does not have an account with GameTime and wishes to order, call 1-800-235-2440 to be directed to the GameTime sales agency in their region. Contact Don King at (256) 997-5255 if you are unable to access a GameTime sales agency in your region.