The Parks and Recreation Department manages a total of 56 playgrounds throughout the City. Beginning in 2021, the department developed an in-depth Playground Safety Maintenance Checklist, which will be utilized in subsequent years, in order to determine the overall condition of each playground. The evaluation process provided a number rating that indicated the replacement need of each City playground. Based on the findings of the evaluations, the playgrounds at Aztlan, Ribble, Strong, and Wheelock Parks were determined to be in critical need of replacement. Staff contacted Child's Play, Inc., to provide quotes to replace the play equipment, stabilize and install site drainage systems, and install fall zone materials. The contract is for the installation of a playground system to include a sub-surface drainage system, soil preparation, one playground system, play equipment, and installation of Bondflex safety surfacing, including installation and freight costs to replace the existing playgrounds. Demolition of existing playground structures will be completed by Parks and Recreation staff. The resolution for consideration will approve Purchase Order (PO) 10025027 for Aztlan Park in the amount of $204,833.69, PO 10025024 for Ribble Park in the amount of $157,753.96, PO 10025025 for Strong Park in the amount of $215,549.06, and PO 10025026 for Wheelock Park in the amount of $161,553.50. The four playground structures are available for a total of $739,690.21 from Child's Play, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, through the BuyBoard purchasing program. BuyBoard is a local Government Purchasing Cooperative created to increase the purchasing power of government entities and to simplify their purchasing by using a customized online purchasing system. Its purpose is to obtain the benefits and efficiencies that can accrue to members. The contract includes:
• Site soil preparation
• Installation of sub-surface drainage system
• Installation of new playground equipment and pieces
• Installation of new Bondflex safety surfacing
• Shipping and handling
Time for completion of the installation process is 60 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed, with a 4-6 week lead time for materials. Liquidated damages are $100 per day, assessed after the project due date. This project was approved for recommendation to the City Council by the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 24, 2022. |
Purchase Order 10025024 for Ribble Park in the amount of $157,753.96 Purchase Order 10025025 for Strong Park in the amount of $215,549.06 Purchase Order 10025026 for Wheelock Park in the amount of $161,553.50 Purchase Order 10025027 for Aztlan Park in the amount of $204,833.69 $739,690.21 is funded in Capital Improvement Project 92718 Parks Playground Phase II. |