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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 26, 1998 <br /> n Each playground site will be bid as an individual project. Vendors will be given a maximum <br /> dollar amount for the equipment at each site. Each vendor will be expected to design separate <br /> play equipment structures that will service pre-pre-school and elementary school age children. <br /> All proposals are expected to meet requirements set forth in the American with Disabilities Act. <br /> All equipment in these bids must meet guidelines as published by the United States Consumer <br /> Products Safety Commission. Mr. DeGardner stated that he will also be asking the equipment <br /> vendors to outline any quantity discounts they would afford the City of Lino Lakes for multiple <br /> projects being awarded to their company. <br /> After receiving the bids on the various play equipment structures, each project will be evaluated <br /> by City Staff and the Park Board, with input from area residents through scheduled playground <br /> equipment reviews at the Park and Recreation Building from June 11, 1998,through June 16, <br /> 1998. The projects will be awarded to the vendor or vendors that provide the City with the best <br /> value for the funds available. The best value analysis will include an evaluation of quality, <br /> durability, safety, equipment longevity, aesthetic appeal, and the play experience provided. After <br /> review, a recommendation will then be made to the City Council for the purchase of playground <br /> equipment at each site. <br /> The playground equipment will be installed using a certified playground installer(provided by <br /> the vendor), City Staff, and neighborhood volunteers. This will be done on a Saturday in late <br /> summer of early fall. Once the playground equipment is installed, City Staff will install the <br /> safety surface and the safety surface path to meet ADA specifications. <br /> Mr. DeGardner stated that there is approximately $153,652 designated for playground <br /> equipment. There is approximately $107,700 in costs for the three (3)playground site identified. <br /> This amount includes all related costs including borders,pea gravel, installation, safe zone <br /> modifications, and appropriate ADA surfacing. <br /> Mr. DeGardner recommends the Council pass a motion authorizing staff to advertise for bids on <br /> the new playground equipment projects. <br /> Mayor Sullivan noted that the money spent on these projects was money well spent. <br /> Council Member Lyden asked about the safety impact points and the synthetic surface at the end <br /> of the slides. <br /> Mr. DeGardner indicated the City uses a 12 inch coarse buckshot instead of synthetics. <br /> Council Member Lyden asked if the 12 inch coarse buckshot legally protected the City. <br /> Mr. Hawkins indicated that the 12 inch coarse buckshot is adequately designed. <br /> Mr. DeGardner noted that the Parks and Recreation Department conducts a weekly safety audit <br /> of all playground equipment. <br /> 13 <br />