| | | | | | | | City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Regular Meeting October 8, 2019 |
| | | | | | | | SUBJECT: Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve poured in place playground safety surfacing at the Creative Playscape, San Jose Park and Garey Park to Robertson Industries (Buy Board Contract # 512-16) in the amount of $162,483.15 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
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| | | | | | | | ITEM SUMMARY: The playground safety surfacing, at the Creative Playscape, San Jose Park and Garey Park (spring rider location), is currently engineered wood fiber (EWF). The Parks Department is proposing the removal of EWF and replacing with poured in place (PIP) surfacing. EWF requires a considerable amount of maintenance through raking and replacement to ensure that the proper depths are maintained for fall safety. EWF is a loose fill material which tends to displace easily due to heavy playground use. Staff has seen a negative impact at San Jose Park and Garey Park splash pads as a result of this displacement. Drains and spray features become clogged creating system failure which results in splash pad closures. Replacing the EWF at these two areas will decrease the amount of maintenance needed at these splash pads, increase splash pad equipment life, and reduce closures. Displaced EWF also affects the accessibility of a playscape by creating uneven areas and reducing mobility within playground areas. Installation of PIP provides a consistent unitary surface that meets all safety standards and accessibility requirements. It is fully accessible surfacing for children and caregivers that may utilize mobility devices. Additionally, routine maintenance on PIP is lower than EWF providing a savings of staff time.
Robertson Recreational Surfaces installed the original PIP at Garey Park as well as for communities across the state. Robertson Industries warrants their workmanship and materials for a period of five years, from completion date, against unreasonable rubber deterioration and surface brittleness resulting in cracking. Staff recommends the approval of this cooperative Buy Board contract for the installation of poured in place safety surfacing at Garey Park, San Jose Park and Creative Playscape in the amount of $162,483.15 to Robertson Industries.
This item was unanimously approved at the September 10, 2019 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
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| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds for this project are budgeted in 229-5-0211-51-820. |
| | | | | | | | SUBMITTED BY: Eric Nuner, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation |
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