Report Prepared by: Michael R. Beltran II, PE, City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Contract with Miracle Playsystems for the Fahrens Park Playground Equipment Replacement, Project No. 122012, in the Amount of $274,999.15
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a contract in the amount of $274,999.15 to Miracle Playsystems to remove and replace the Playground Equipment located at Fahrens Park.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding bid and approving the Professional Services Agreement with Miracle Playsystems for the Fahrens Park Playground Equipment Replacement, Project No. 122012, in the amount of $274,999.15; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions outlined by Council; or,
3. Deny or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The Council considered the replacement of the McNamara Park Playground Equipment as top Council Priority.
DISCUSSION
The project consists of, in general, the design and installation of new play equipment, swing set, picnic tables, as well as all project closeout, cleanup, and corrective work. The approximate playground area is 5,350 square feet and is located within Fahrens Park at the southwest corner of R Street and Buena Vista Drive.
In September 2021, staff solicited Request for Proposals for the Fahrens Park Playground Equipment Replacement Project.
Staff received two (2) proposals with sealed bids. Proposals were received from Miracle Playsystems and SPEC Play Equipment for the playground replacement project.
Each proposal was evaluated by staff. Evaluation criteria included, but was not limited to: quality of design, play valu...
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