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, , MINIITES OF THE ORONO PARR COMMISSION IKEETING H$LD JONE 3, 1991 <br /> BEDERWOOD PARR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT CONTINUED <br /> diggers and operate a scooper with hand levers to dig dirt. This <br /> is in an area that is bordered off with beams and filled with an <br /> absorbent material (pea rock) rather than dirt. <br /> Gerhardson proceeded to obtain pictures of this equipment from <br /> his office while the Park Commission members looked at the area <br /> to be considered under Item 5 (Disposal of City Property). He <br /> then presented a copy of the lay-out and structure of the <br /> playground equipment to the members. The installer was the only <br /> one with this same equipment who could bid. The pea rock would <br /> be provided by the City. <br /> Vongries asked if it would be possible to get another bid. F1int <br /> responded that he did not know how meaningful a bid would be when <br /> specifying something made by a particular manufacturer. The main <br /> difference would be in the people to install the equipment. <br /> Gerhardson referred to the bid proposal for a breakdown of <br /> equipment and installation. Wilson verified that the equipment <br /> comes from a supplier out of Maple Plain and that Earl Anderson <br /> is the local representative who would be the installer. <br /> Flint asked Gerhardson to comment on the additional cost in the <br /> alternate proposal of installing aluma-core instead of redwood. <br /> There was no difference in labor costs but an additional $1942.00 <br /> for material. Gerhardson stated there was a different type of <br /> fastening. <br /> Bradley stated his opinion that this type of equipment is vastly <br /> over priced. Johnston responded that one of the largest costs <br /> involved with this is insurance. Liability insurance is a major <br /> factor. Gerhardson stated that the cost of the equipment itself <br /> is probably about 50$ of the cost. Both the installer and <br /> manufacturer carry insurance. <br /> Johnston voiced his concern over having only one bid. Vongries <br /> asked why a company that is in the business to make money doing <br /> this sort of work would refuse to give a bid. Flint replied, <br /> "Because they can't underbid Anderson." Since Anderson is the <br /> rep in the area, he has the best price and the other guy knows he <br /> can't underbid Anderson because he can't get the equipment at the <br /> same price as Anderson, therefore, he wouldn't waste effort on <br /> bidding. Gerhardson disagreed. He stated that both installers <br /> would be buying equipment from the same person. Flint felt the <br /> rep would get the better price. Johnston noted that the specs <br /> state that an alternative material may be used which would <br /> include the manufacturer as long as the material could be shown <br /> to be equal. Gerhardson pointed out the difficulty of making a <br /> choice if another manufacturer could present variations. <br /> Flint asked what the next step would be if the Park Commission <br /> approved the recommendation for this equipment. Gerhardson said <br /> it would go to Council because the recommendation would be to pay <br /> for it out of the Park Dedication Funds. <br /> 2 <br />