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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with GameTime for the replacement of the Pour In Play surfacing of the Boundless Playground as part of the Parks Facilities Renewal Project PK1801E in an amount not to exceed $84,286.74 (Director of Parks and Cultural Services)
Background:
The approval of this item will replace the existing Pour in Play (PIP) surface of the Boundless Playground of 5,777 SF area. The PIP rubber surface provides a highly accessible surface allowing play for children and adults of all abilities.
On May 26, 2020, Agenda item 9D, with Buy Board pricing of $110,028.37 failed to pass, 7-1. City Council asked staff to consider damages by the League Park renovation contractor and go out for competitive bid.
Replacement of the rubber fall surface is addressed through the FY2020 CIP for Parks Facilities Renewal project. The intent was to replace the rubber fall surface as it has reached its life expectancy at 10 years of age. The surface, including the attenuation layer, is showing significant wear/degrading which affects its ability to meet playground industry safety standards. The fall surface thickness is calculated by the impact of a child’s head with the surface from the highest play element of the playground, which is 8 feet. This is compromised in several areas of the surface due to heavy use and impact over the years. Timing of the surface replacement is due to League Park already being closed to the public and fenced off due to the current larger scale park renovation project that is underway.
The current construction contract of renovations at League Park states the contractor will protect the playground surface in place, taking care when removing pavers and reinstalling the new pavers. Even through several attempts by the contractor, the contractor found difficulty in the separation of the pre-existing perimeter from the playground surface. The playground surface was glued to the pav...
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