Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Michigan Playgrounds dba Playworld Midstates, LLC for the installation of two new playgrounds at Barnett Park and Woodward Park.
The Barnett and Woodward Playground Improvements are a part of the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Grant awarded to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to help fund the replacement of two playgrounds per year between 2017 and 2020. At both parks, the new playgrounds will replace outdated existing playground equipment. At Barnett Park, the playground will be installed with the assistance of volunteers from the Columbus Blue Jackets and the local Community.
The costs for this project will be $220,318.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on January 4, 2018 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on January 23, 2018. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Playworld Midstates (MAJ) $220,318.00
Principal Parties:
Michigan Playgrounds dba Playworld Midstate, LLC
5828 Zarley Street, Suite B, New Albany, OH 43054
Vicki Cotsamire 614-855-3790
11-3732875
Exp. 6/6/19
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to meet the commitments made with the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Grant which include installing the Woodward Playground in Spring of 2018.
Benefits to the Public: This project will benefit the community by providing safe, accessible, and fun places for children to play. It will replace old, outdated playground equipment with new, safe and accessible playgrounds.
Community Input Issues: The concepts for both playgrounds will be shared at the respective Community Centers. At Barnett Park, the community will be involved in the planning of the...
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