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FC Case #: ~ <br /> <br />APPROVE BIDS FOR CENTRAL PARK'S SURPLUS PLAY EQUIPMENT <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />During the December 14, 1999, City Council meeting, staff was authorized to purchase new play <br />equipment for Central Park and advertise for bids for the surplus structures. The new equipment <br />arrived on April 5 and is being held at the Public Works facility. <br />On April 3 2000, Park Commissioners Jill Johns and Steve Ostrum met to open the two bids <br />received for the used equipment. The committee's recommendation to City Council is as follows; <br /> <br />· Sell the small wood structure and metal swing to Karen Slice and Bruce Konzak (joint <br /> bidders) for a total of $50. <br />· Award the large wood structure to Gary Gruber of Diamonds Sports Bar in exchange for <br /> organizing the volunteer installation of the new equipment. <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />Staff noted that Ms. Slice and Mr. Konzak also bid on the large structure. However, the <br />Committee felt that Mr. Gruber's proposal exceeded the opposing $300 cash bid. To confirm an <br />approximate value, St. Croix Recreation, the new play equipment vendor and Recreational <br />Services, the installer for the playground at Peltzer Park, were asked for quotations. The cost for <br />contracted installation would be $10,200 (20% of purchase cost) and $ [Not available as <br />of 4/7.] respectfully. <br /> <br />Also of note are those residents who earlier expressed an interest in volunteering on the project. <br />Attached is a list of those individuals who will be invited to participate with Mr. Gruber's <br />volunteers - should Council award the bids in the manner proposed above. <br /> <br />Attached for your information; <br /> · Bids for the surplus play equipment. <br /> · Interested parties list. <br /> · Affidavit of publications. <br /> · December 1999 Finance Committee case <br /> · Installation detail {partial}. <br /> <br />Installation of New Equipment: <br /> <br />After approval of this case, the bidders will be notified for scheduling the pick up of their <br />equipment. At this time, Mr. Gruber, the City and St. Croix Recreation will select a mutually <br />agreed upon weekend {with rainout alternatives}. Other perspective volunteers will then be <br />invited to participate. The dates are expected to be the last weekend in April, 2000, and/or the <br />first weekend in May. The city will remove and assist with the dismantling and loading of the old <br />equipment, as well as preparing the grounds for the new structure. After installation, City forces <br /> <br /> <br />