Title
Resolution - A Resolution to Consider Awarding a Bid to Total Recreation Products, Inc. in the Amount of $57,681.85 for the Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment at James McKnight Park East
Requested Action
Consider approving a Resolution awarding a bid to Total Recreation Products, Inc. in the amount of $57,681.85 for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment for James McKnight Park East.
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
McKnight Park playground originally sat near the entrance to the softball fields and was relocated to the area in between two of the existing fields. This playground was covered with shade in 2009, which helped increase the life of the older playground components but time has come to update this playground.
Staff decided to replace the existing playground which is one of the most heavily used playgrounds while MGSA is in season. MPFDC budgeted for the playground renovations in the FY 2013-2014 existing park improvements budget.
Justification
These improvements will include both a 5-12 year old and a 2-5 year old playground element. Staff has included proposed concept drawings. Total Recreation Products will supply and install the selected playground. Total Recreation Products also replaced the playground at Rose Park in 2009 and is a member of the Buy Board cooperative purchasing program. With all of the requirements met, staff is recommending Total Recreation Products to replace the playground at McKnight Park East.
MPFDC unanimously approved this item at their regular meeting on August 21. Staff will be available to answer questions.
Funding Source
Half Cent Sales Tax
Prepared By
Hillary Bueker, Park Planner, Community Services
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