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Resolution to Approve the Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment for Mary Beth Doyle Park and Wetland Preserve from Landscape Structures, Inc. (U.S. Communities Contract #040377) for $72,979.38 and to Establish a Total Project Budget of $82,101.32
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to authorize the purchase and installation of Playground Equipment for Mary Beth Doyle Park and Wetland Preserve through the Cooperative Purchase provision of the U.S. Communities, Government Purchasing Alliance contract (Contract #040377). Landscape Structures, Inc. was awarded Contract Number #040377 by the U.S. Communities, for Playground Equipment and Installation. This contract is part of the U.S. Communities: Government Purchasing Alliance, which allows local municipalities to purchase equipment, supplies, and services through the cooperative purchase provision.
This new playground equipment replaces older models that were removed due to non-compliance with current safety standards. Additionally, replacement of the playground equipment was an identified project in the FY 07 Park Rehabilitation and Development Millage and is in the FY 09 approved budget. Landscape Structures, Inc. is an ISO 14001 certified company, which guarantees that they meet the highest standards for environmental stewardship in their products and manufacturing. The equipment to be purchased includes an Evos component play structure, an accessible swing set, an airplane spring rider, spring platform, and two-seat seesaw, all installed within accessible wood fiber safety surfacing.
The purchase and installation cost is $72,979.38. The resolution includes a recommended installation contingency of $7,297.94 (10%) to cover potential contract change orders to be approved by the City Administrator and staff time of $1,824. It is requested that a total project budget be established of $82,101.32 for the life of the project without regard to fiscal year.
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