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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 26, 2001 TOPIC: Authorization to Advertise for Playground Equipment Bids — Clearwater Creek Park VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND: I am requesting authorization to advertise for playground equipment bids for Clearwater Creek Park. Vendors will be given a maximum dollar amount of $40,000. They will be expected to design separate play equipment structures that will service pre - schoolers and elementary school age children. All proposals are expected to meet requirements set forth in the American with Disabilities Act. All equipment in these bids must meet guidelines as published by the United States Products Safety Commission. After receiving the bids, the project will be evaluated by city staff and the Park Board, with input from area residents through scheduled playground equipment reviews at city hall from January 3 - 8, 2002. The project will be awarded to the vendor that provides the city with the best value for the funds available. The best value analysis will include an evaluation of quality, durability, safety, equipment longevity, aesthetic appeal, and the play experience provided. After review, a recommendation will then be made at the January 14, 2002 City Council meeting. The playground equipment will be installed using a certified playground installer (provided by vendor), city staff, and neighborhood volunteers. This will be done on a Saturday in April or May. Once the playground equipment is installed, city staff will install the safety surface and borders to meet ADA specifications. Funding for this playground equipment project will be from a combination of Dedicated Park Funds and the Outdoor Recreation Grant funding the city was awarded earlier this year. RECOMMENDATION: It is my recommendation that the City Council pass a motion authorizing staff to advertise for bids for playground equipment at Clearwater Creek Park. 11/20/01 RD /Parks /Clearwater /greensheet author for playground bid