Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Gridline Skateparks, Inc. to provide skatepark renovations at Dodge Park and Fairwood Park.
Background: Over the past few years, Columbus residents have been pushing for new skatepark facilities throughout the city to add to the existing Dodge Skatepark. Multiple locations for improvements were analyzed to include Fairwood Park, Westgate Park, and Tuttle Park. Following Community meetings for Westgate and future park plans for Tuttle, it was determined these were not viable locations at this time. However, funding came available for Dodge Park renovation and expansion design and the new build of a skatepark and pump track at Fairwood Park.
The iconic, Dodge Park skatepark was designed by Frank Hawk, father to famous skateboarder Tony Hawk, and constructed in 1990. It is the only skatepark in Central Columbus, the only skatepark within the 270 Loop, and is a historical space still heavily used by residents and popular for skateboarders around the country. As a well-used skatepark, Dodge needs restoration, enhancements, and a street plaza addition so it can serve the Columbus community for the next 25 years.
The addition of a plaza style skatepark and pump track was introduced to and approved by the community during the planning phase of the 2017 park improvements. The addition of the skatepark would complement the other amenities within the newly renovated park by giving families another option for recreation activity.
The cost of this project is $289,504.75 with a contingency of $10,495.25 for a total of $300,000.00.
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on February 22, 2018 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 8, 2018. Proposals were received from the following companies:
Company Status
American Ramp Company (MAJ)
Spohn Ranch, Inc. (MAJ)
New Line Skate...
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