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Recommendation of approval of a contract to design and construct a bicycle pump track at Firefly Grove Park
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Submitted by:
David Simpson, P.E.
Department
Public Works
A. Issue
Included in the master plan for Firefly Grove Park (new park being constructed at the corner of 116th & Gilbert) is the construction of a bicycle pump track. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were allocated by the Common Council for this project so a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued and proposals received. We are asking for approval to enter into a contract for installation of a bicycle pump track at this time.
B. Background/Options
Included in the master plan for Firefly Grove Park (new park being constructed at the corner of 116th & Gilbert) is the construction of a bicycle pump track. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were allocated by the Common Council for construction of this project.
A request for proposals was issued on September 23, 2024 and three proposals were received on November 4th, 2024. The RFP included a request for a smaller track and a larger track not knowing where the proposal costs would come in and what level of ARPA funds would ultimately be available. Proposals were reviewed by a team of five City staff members and Alderperson Brannin (Aldermanic Representative to the Park Board). The project budget was established by utilizing the Common Council's ARPA allocation of $229,898.00 at the July 30th, 2024 Common Council Meeting as well as ARPA contingency funds that were allocated for the construction of Firefly Grove Park that have not been utilized for a total project budget of $430,000. Proposals from the three vendors for the larger scope project ranged from $425,000 to $546,965. Many factors were considered including track size, cost, installer experience, time to completion, and component selection. After considering all these factors we are recommending the City enter into a contract with Spohn Ranch in the amount of $425...
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