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FC CASE AWARD BIDS FOR RIVER'S BEND AND SOLSTICE PARK'S IRRIGATION PROJECTS By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor and Chad Litke, Parks Intern Background: On July 24, 2001 City Council authorized staff to solicit bids for Rivers' Bend and Solstice Park's irrigation systems. Subsequent to this approval, staff prepared plans and specifications for the two projects. River's Bend is more complex and a larger project, so therefore the formal bidding process was used. Solstice is smaller and more residential in nature so written quotations were requested for this project. Both projects were advertised in the Anoka County Union on September 14, 2001 and the September 21, 2001. In addition, complete plans and specs were provided to six irrigation contractors and notification was sent to all irrigation companies listed in the local phone book. Observations: For Solstice Park, the irrigation contractor hired will provide all labor, materials and coordination of subcontractors to complete the project. The work is expected to be substantially complete this year. In the case of River's Bend, the irrigation contractor should have their work done this fall as well. However, staff will also need to provide a water supply from the pumphouse, to the Park's soccer field. It is unlikely that this aspect of the project will be done before it tums cold. Quotes are being obtained for this work. Both irrigation systems should be fully operational for the 2002 growing season. On September 24, 2001, at 10:00 am, bids will be opened for both irrigation projects. Staff will bring the bid tabulation and a recommendation to the Finance Committee meeting. Staff's cost estimate for Solstice Park's irrigation is between $13,000 and $15,000. The 2001 Capital Improvement Program was budgeted at $45,000. The balance of this amount is intended for needed landscaping and enhancements to the entrance of the park. Staff's cost estimate for the irrigation portion of the River's Bend project is between $19,000 and $28,000. The total requested budget is $50,000. It is expected that all of the balance of this figure will be needed for the mechanical, electrical and distribution system to route the water down to the park. Enclosed for your information is the irrigation plan for both parks. The specifications are not attached because of volume. Finance Committee Action: Motion to recommend City Council approve a 2001 park improvement budget for Solstice Park of $45,000 and Rivers Bend Park of $50,000; -and-