Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the Playground Renovations 2023-2024 Project. The contract amount is $2,128,513.00, with an alternate of $11,500.00 and a contingency of $214,001.30, for a total of $2,354,001.30. An additional $3,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $2,357,014.30 being authorized by this ordinance.
Playground Renovations 2023-2024 Project is focused on providing safe and accessible play for children throughout the city. It will also provide fitness opportunities for adults. This initial phase includes eight parks, including Albany Crossing, Easthaven, Karns, Mifflin, Nelson, Saunders, Westgate, and Williams Creek.
This project is anticipated to issue a notice to proceed in fall 2025 with total completion expected in summer 2026.
All playgrounds selected for demolition and replacement are 20 to 25 years old and are beyond their service life. The Easthaven playground has been previously demolished due to extenuating circumstances and is need of replacement. Saunders Park is receiving a new adult fitness equipment area that was requested by the community. Westgate Park is receiving an additional smaller set of play equipment at the opposite end of the very large site as the existing playground in the park. This new smaller playground will accompany the shelterhouse.
Additional details for each location is below.
Albany Crossing Park (Rocky Fork-Blacklick): Complete demolition and replacement of play structures, swings, and surfaces
Easthaven Park (Mid East): Complete demolition and replacement of one play structure and its surfaces, retain other undamaged play structure
Karns Park (South Side): Complete demolition, re-siting, and replacement of play structures and surfaces, site restoration includes tree planting in former low-lying location
Mifflin Park (Northeast): Complete ...
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