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Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 March 2, 2000 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Brandywood Playground Equipment The City Council passed a motion authorizing staff to advertise for bids for playground equipment at Brandywood Park at the February 14, 2000 Council Meeting. Vendors were given a maximum dollar amount of $27,000. They are 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 Americans with Disabilities Act. All equipment in these bids must meet guidelines as published by the United States Products Safety Commission. Playground equipment proposals will be on display at City Hall on the following dates and times: Monday, March 6 Tuesday, March 7 Wednesday, March 8 Thursday, March 9 8am to 8pm 8am to 4:30pm 8am to 8pm 8am to 4:30pm All proposals will be evaluated by city staff with input from the Park Board and area residents. 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 to the City Council for the purchase of playground equipment (March 13 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 May — July. Once the playground equipment is installed, city staff will install the safety surface and borders to meet ADA Specifications. Attached is a letter that was sent to area residents of Brandywood Park. RD:sw sw /parkbrdBrandywood Playground Equipment.doc