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It was moved by Vongries, seconded by Wilson to approve the Work <br /> Projects for 1992 as modified. Ayes 5, Nay 0 . <br /> (#4) LTPDATE PLAYGROUND EQOIPMENT BEDERWOOD PARR. <br /> Vongries reported that the subcommittee decided the amount that could <br /> be spent and prepared rough specifications to be submitted to three <br /> manufacturers for proposals. He said previously $10,000.00 had been <br /> talked about for equipment and $5,000.00 for installation. After some <br /> consideration for needs and population, it was felt that $20, 000.00 <br /> would cover it - equipment for two age groups (2 to 5 and 6 and up) <br /> and rather than have combined equipment it was better for safety <br /> reasons to separate the equipment by distance . At Bederwood there <br /> is specifically a redwood climber for younger kids and for the older <br /> age a s 1 ide and a four-swing set. The subcommittee fe lt the need to <br /> add for the younger kids a swing set with assorted seats that encloses <br /> the child such as an animal type (Donald Duck), 2 spring riders which <br /> are little animals on coil springs, a couple of benches for grownups, <br /> and a waste receptacle to keep it clean. For the older age group it <br /> was talked about adding 2 diggers and a large play system for <br /> $11, 400.00 which is the most expensive item on the list. A natural <br /> redwood construction with subdued colors for plastic components would <br /> be preferred. Metal posts have some advantages over redwood and if <br /> cost considerations and colors were favorable that might be a <br /> preferable way to go. <br /> Bradley asked if the figures for the various components were list <br /> prices from the catalogue and if the concept is to ask for bids on <br /> equipment. <br /> Vongries answered yes and said installation would be contracted <br /> separately to avoid the sales tax. <br /> Bradley also asked if the bid would be done on individual items. <br /> Vongries said they might be able to purchase different portions from <br /> several vendors. <br /> Gerhardson said the next step would be to find out the costs before <br /> taking it to Council and that the money comes from the Park Dedication <br /> fund. <br /> Flint asked Gerhardson if the requirements for bids over $15, 000.00 <br /> have been complied with by going with the RFP's. <br /> Gerhardson answered yes. <br /> Wilson asked if bids would go out for the installer. <br /> Gerhardson explained that two proposals (RFP's ) would go out for <br /> equipment only and one for the installation. This procedure avoids <br /> paying the sales tax. <br /> Flint added that two other methods had been discussed for <br /> installation. One was to use city crews but that experience and <br /> 8 <br />