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Play Unit Equipment Proposals - Colette Highlands and Sunny Pine Park Playgrounds
History
Earlier this year, the Village hired the architectural firms of Brusseau Design for Colette Highlands Playground and ARI Group for Sunny Pine Park Playground. These firms were tasked with the design of the park. Within that design, play units were specified. Play unit equipment proposals are now being presented for the new playgrounds in both Colette Highlands and Sunny Pine Parks.
Proposals to provide the new play equipment based on the designs of the two parks were requested from three firms. A price limit of $56,000.00 was set. Each of the three companies provided proposals providing different types of equipment within our specified budget. After a review of all proposals, the architectural firms and Village staff are recommending the firm of Cunningham Recreation, providing Game Time equipment, for both parks. Because of the variety of amenities and play pieces proposed by this firm, the review committee felt that it would be the most appropriate and best equipped to meet the needs of the neighborhoods. Cunningham Recreation also provided the most interesting elements meeting the themes set with the architect for both parks.
Cunningham Recreation provided their quote for equipment at Colette Highlands Park at $55,590.89 and Sunny Pine Park at $54,950.29. The equipment typically takes 3 to 4 weeks to deliver and will be sent to the contracted vendor. The Parks Department will also be bidding for the installation of this equipment once it is approved by the Village Board.
The order of this equipment must be expedited due to the tight installation schedule therefore this agenda item is being considered by the Parks & Recreation Committee and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night. The Village Board approval will be contingent upon receiving an approval recommendation at the Parks & Recreation Committee meeting.
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