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AGENDA ITEM NO.10-J STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: July 7, 1998 TOPIC: Authorization to Seek Playground Equipment Bids for Rice Lake Estates Park BACKGROUND: I am requesting authorization to seek playground equipment bids for Rice Lake Estates Park. Vendors will be given a maximum dollar amount of $24,800 for equipment to include 2 swings and play equipment for the 5-12 age group. 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 Consumer Products Safety Commission. After receiving the bids on the play equipment, the project will be evaluated by city staff and the Park Board, with input from area residents through scheduled playground equipment reviews at the Park and Recreation Building during the week of August 3. 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 (Monday, August 10th Council meeting). The playground equipment will be installed using a certified playground installer (provided by the vendor), city staff, and neighborhood volunteers. This will be done on a Saturday in late fall. Once the playground equipment is installed, city staff will install the safety surface and the safety surface path to meet ADA specifications. RECOMMENDATION: It is my recommendation that the City Council pass a motion authorizing staff to seek bids for new playground equipment at Rice Lake Estates Park in the amount of $24,800. sw/Rick/Authorization to Advertise for Playground Equipment Bids for Rice Lake Estates Park.doc