Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/12/1998

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CITY OF RAMSEY REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PLAY GROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION FOR FOX PARK August10,1995 Dear Playground Professional: The City of Ramsey (West Central Anoka County), population 16,000, intends on the immediate purchase of a play structure and associated appurtances for Fox Park. The park (location map enclosed) is undeveloped; and the soils are largely comprised of sand. Ramsey's City Council and Park Commission have allocated $19,000 for Fox Park toward play equipment and its installation. In order to be eligible for consideration for the provision of the playground and installation, you must submit your proposal to the City by September 11, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. Some preference may be given to vendors who can complete the installation before January 1 of 1996. The park's play equipment must be finalized before May 1996. The following considerations should guide the development of your proposal. The City reserves the right to deviate from the suggestions in any way. Fox Park Total cost, including installation, tax and delivery, of the playground/equipment may not exceed $19,000.: Will not consist of wood or materials susceptible to weathering, fading or vandalism. Should contain at least a 3-bay swing, one bay having a tot seat, 10-foot swing height preferred. Should include elements for all youth. Should contain varying slide configurations with a preference for a 72-inch slide and a double-wave slide. Should have elements for physically-challenged children which may .include learning components such as spelling/math wheels. Should have a resilient surface connection from the transfer point through the buckshot/pea gravel (supplied by the City) to the location of the park path, suitable for wheelchairs. Should consider two or more taik tubes with connection from the handicap transfer point to a bench location external to the resilient surfacing. May not contain any see-through bubbles. Other considerations: · The color preference is toward earth tone colors of tan, brown, and green. o Area residents are strongly interested in nature and wildlife issues.