Explanation
Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Playworld Midstates for the supply and installation of a playground adjacent to the Linden Park Early Childhood Education Center. The contract amount is $330,207.50, with a contingency of $33,000.00, for a total of 363,207.50 being authorized. The funding for this contract is being provided by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in accordance with the 2020 Annual Action Plan as approved by Council.
The Linden Park Playground Improvements project is focused upon providing safe and accessible play opportunities for children in the Linden Park Early Childhood Education Center curriculum as well as those throughout the neighborhood and city. This new playground will exceed current accessibility standards with updated rubberized safety surfacing. The playground will provide a safe, enclosed area for pre-k kids to enjoy with benches and a small shelter for caregivers supervising the young children. The play equipment design is state of the art with ground level play interaction encouraging universal accessibility and cooperative play. In addition, storm drainage equipment will be installed to avoid storm drainage ponding. Linden area residents, and all who wish to, will have access to the playground when the neighboring school is not in session.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on August 4, 2020 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 18, 2020. Bids were received from the following companies.
Company Status Amount
Playworld Midstates (MAJ) $30,207.50
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determine that Playworld Midstates was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Playworld Midstates and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code C...
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