CC MEETING: March 3, 2015
DATE: February 25, 2015
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Scott Whitaker, Parks and Recreation Director
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Consider Approval Of The Purchase Of Fencing For Rosemeade Dog Park, Rosemeade Practice Fields, And McInnish Dog Park In An Amount Not To Exceed $123,560.00.
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BACKGROUND:
In the 2014/15 city budget, the City Council approved funds for the design and construction of Rosemeade Dog Park, Rosemeade Practice Fields, and McInnish Dog Park. Previously, City Council authorized the design of these three additions. After a schematic drawing was completed, staff worked with the designer and Purchasing Department to bid out fencing. To get a good feel of the cost, three types of fencing were bid, which included galvanized, black vinyl coated, and wrought iron. While galvanized metal is the most economical and wrought iron the most expensive, staff and the designer believe that black vinyl coated is our best option. The city has used this type of fence at McInnish Soccer Complex, the back side of Rosemeade Rainforest, and the Animal Shelter. This product blends in very well with its surroundings.
An RFP was sent out and eight bids were received. Of the eight that were reviewed, staff and the designer selected the lowest bid for vinyl coating and the mow strip, which is Save-On Fence, Inc. The mow strip is extremely important to enhance the life of the fence and aid in long-term maintenance of the grass around the fence. The mow strip also helps to keep the fence from being burrowed under by our friendly pooches.
Attached is the bid tab for fencing.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The funding for fencing comes from the capital accounts set up for these three projects. Since the exact quantity will be determined in the field after some grading work, we have added a 15% contingency and also included the cost of the gates for the three projects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff and LanArc Design ...
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