DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 5
SUBJECT:
Elmendorf Lake Playground Equipment and Poured in Place Surfacing
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes contracts with The Playwell Group, Inc. to provide playground equipment, and Robertson Industries, Inc. to provide poured in place surfacing for a total one-time cost of $203,819.00. Funding is available from the FY2016 Parks and Recreation adopted general operating budget associated with the playground replacement at Elmendorf Lake Park, located in City Council District 5.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City contracted with the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) for delivery of a new vision for Elmendorf Lake Park including its improvements and connectivity within the context of the Westside Creeks. The project includes general park improvements such as walking trails, parking, and a grand entry and plaza along with best management practices featuring low impact development designs to address storm water impact to the lake. The park revitalization reflects input from impacted stakeholder groups including the local neighborhood, Westside Creeks Coalition, and the Bexar Regional Watershed Management Committee whose mission is to address community flood control issues. The improvements to Elmendorf Lake Park are slated for completion this summer.
To enhance the full renovation of Elmendorf Lake Park, the Parks and Recreation Department is utilizing BuyBoard vendors consistent with the design for this park for complete playground replacement and site amenities. Since BuyBoard contracts have been previously competitively bid and awarded, this minimizes the procurement lead time and can provide equipment and services in a timely manner to meet the scheduled completion date.
A. Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the offer submitted by The Playwell Group, Inc. in an amount of $140,565.60 for playground eq...
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