Title/Name/Summary
Playground Safety Surfacing Installation - Proposal
History
The 2020 Parks and Grounds Department budget includes funding for the purchase and installation of Playground Safety Surfacing (i.e. engineered wood fiber). A Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) from the Parks and Grounds Department inspected all Village playgrounds and compiled a list of playgrounds requiring additional safety surfacing. The purchase of safety surfacing was approved earlier this year by the Village Board on April 20, 2020. An additional need for safety surfacing was identified this summer, and proposals were requested for the installation of 590 cubic yards of safety surfacing at the following playgrounds:
Cachey Park
Wedgewood Estates Park
Wedgewood Commons Park
Sunny Pine Park
Heritage Park
Bunratty Park
Brown Park
Bill Young Park
Fountain Hills Park
Proposals were submitted by Homer Industries LLC, Parkreation, Inc., and The Fibar Group, LLC (via the HGAC Buy co-op). A summary of proposals is provided below:
Homer Industries: $18,880.00
Parkcreation: $30,320.10
The Fibar Group: $32,357.25
Homer Industries submitted the lowest price. Safety surfacing would be installed using a blower truck to maximize speed and efficiency.
Financial Impact
Funding for the installation of playground safety surfacing was budgeted for in FY2020 and available in Parks & Grounds account 283-4003-443250.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the proposal from Homer Industries, LLC, dated August 7, 2020, for the purchase and installation of playground safety surfacing at a cost not to exceed $18,800.00.