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215 Church Avenue
P.O.Box 1130
Oshkosh,Wisconsin
54903-1130 City of Oshkosh
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
DATE: June 11,2014
RE: Bauman Park Playground Design and Installation-Lee Recreation LLC
BACKGROUND
The Common Council allocated $50,000 in the 2014 CIP budget to replace the play equipment at
Bauman Park. The Parks Department and Purchasing solicited a RFP on April 25, 2014, seeking
proposals from playground design firms. The proposals requested firms to provide up to three
playground designs, the equipment, site preparation, installation, mesh fiber (weed barrier) and
wood fiber material.
ANALYSIS
Proposals were sent to playground firms and were due May 21, 2014. Five firms submitted
proposals. Proposals were reviewed by Parks staff and neighbors of Bauman Park. The majority
of the park neighbors selected the Lee Recreation proposal for their product and design. Parks
Department staff also recommends the Lee Recreation proposal for its unique, innovative design
and nautical theme. Purchasing has also verified Lee Recreation LLC met the requirements of the
RFP.
FISCAL IMPACT
This unit will have a total fiscal impact of $50,000. This item was budgeted in the 2014 CIP
Budget at $50,000. Funding for this item would be charged to the Parks Department CIP
account: 325-0610-7204-07404.
RECOMMENDATION
Section 12-16 of the Municipal Code provides that subject to approval of the City Manager, the
City may enter into professional service agreements without following a competitive bidding or
quotation process. In accordance with Section 12-16 of the Municipal Code and because this
proposal is in excess of$25,000, I am hereby submitting a report of this purchase to the Common
Council. If you have any questions on this purchase please contact me or Parks Director Ray
Maurer.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager