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Resolution to Approve a Contract with Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. for Improvements to Placid Way Park ($79,980.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a $79,980.00 contract with Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. for improvements to Placid Way Park.
The work includes removal and replacement of the existing play structure, replacement of a picnic table, and the addition of benches and landscaping. The play structure was installed in 1993 and does not meet current barrier free code. At the public meeting, residents requested additional landscaping for shade as well as benches and a picnic table to complement the play structure. The project is an identified need in the current PROS Plan. PAC recommended approval of this contract at their March 20th, 2012 meeting.
Following five bids were received:
Michigan Recreational Construction $79,980.00*
Margolis Companies $90,000.00
SafPlay Services $90,032.80
Rolar Property Services $90,807.00
Erie Construction $129,000.00
*Lowest Responsible Bid
Staff is recommending awarding a contract to Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. in the amount of $79,980.00 for improvements to Placid Way Park. The bid includes supplying and installing the play equipment as well as the park furniture and landscaping. You are also requested to approve a 10% construction contingency ($7,998.00) to cover potential contract change orders to be approved by the City Administrator. It is requested that $87,978.00 be approved for the construction contract and associated contingency for the life of the project without regard to fiscal year. Funding is available in the approved FY2012 Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage.
Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. meets the living wage and prevailing wage requirements and received Human Rights approval on March 12, 2012.
Staff
Prepared by: Amy Kuras, Landscape Architect II
Reviewed by: Colin Smith, Parks & Recreation Services Manager
Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, the Placid Way Park playground and park furniture is in need of renovation to address barrier free code and replace deteriorated structures,
Whereas, Competitive bids were received by Purchasing on February 23, 2012;
Whereas, Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid;
Whereas, Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. received Human Rights approval on March 9, 2012; and
Whereas, Funding for the project is available in the approved FY2012 Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a contract with Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. for $79,980.00 to make improvements to Placid Way Park and authorize a construction contingency of $7,998.00 (10%) to cover potential contract change orders to be approved by the City Administrator;
RESOLVED, That $87,978.00 be approved for the life of the project without regard to fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to take all necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution including the authority to approve change orders within the approved contingency; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the contract after approval as to substance by the City Administrator and approval as to form by the City Attorney.