Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Playworld Midstates for the 2020 Playground Improvements Phase 3 Project and to authorize an expenditure of $250,000.22.
Background: The 2020 Playground Improvements Phase 3 Project is focused upon providing safe parks and accessible play opportunities for children throughout the City. This project will include the supply and installation of playgrounds at Northeast Park, Howard Community Center, the Retreat at Turnberry Shelterhouse, Big Walnut Park, and Driving Park. The playgrounds at Northeast Park, Howard Community Center, and the Retreat at Turnberry Shelterhouse will be replaced. A new playground will be added at Big Walnut Park near the shelterhouse which is used for rental events. The contingency includes labor and material for the installation of a playground at Driving Park that was originally intended to be community build. This plan is being altered to a contractor installation as a result of COVID-19. We are investigating the viability of a community build, and if it is determined that the event can be put together, the labor portion of this playground installation will be non-performed.
This project also includes surfacing improvements at Whetstone Park, replacing the rubberized safety surfacing and making some drainage repairs.The removal of three playgrounds at Wrexham Park, Cody Park and Westgate Park will be included as well. The removal of these playgrounds are a result of age, low use, and extensive vandalism. It has been determined that they are currently a liability in their present condition. Please note that the two recently installed playgrounds at Westgate Park considered the removal of this playground at the same location.
The project is expected to start in summer of 2020 and be completed by December 31, 2020.
Fees:
Base Bid and alternates: $ 94,843.22
Contingency: $ 155,200.00
Total: $ ...
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