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Resolution to Approve a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Playground Improvement Services for Parks & Recreation for a Not to Exceed Annual Amount of $150,000.00
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. to provide improvement services for playground site renovation projects within the Parks & Recreation system.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding is available in the approved FY2018 Parks Maintenance and Capital Improvements budget to cover the cost of these services and funding for services in FY 2019 and FY 2020 will be contingent upon City Council approval of the Parks Maintenance and Capital Improvements budget.
The Ann Arbor Park and Recreation system has nearly 80 playgrounds throughout the City. Playground construction and maintenance requires knowledge of and experience with safety standards and guidelines, multiple brands and types of equipment, surfacing types, drainage installation, and equipment construction requirements. In order to construct and maintain safe playgrounds, a contractor who will be able to assess sites, properly install surfacing and equipment, and make repairs must have both the expertise and experience to implement these safety standards.
Pre-qualifying a construction company with appropriate experience to perform work saves valuable staff time and expedites project completion. Having a contractor with the knowledge and qualifications to perform the myriad services required at the City's playgrounds will assist in making Ann Arbor's playgrounds safe for all users.
This contract meets multiple Sustainability Goals, including:
? Safe Community
? Human Services
? Active Living and Learning
Request for Proposal (RFP) #18-01 was released on December 12, 2017, and was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network as well as on the City of Ann Arbor Purchasing website. One firm submitted a...
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