REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Award of Contract for the Westwood Oaks Park Playground Rehabilitation Project to Robert A. Bothman Construction and Related Budget Amendments
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
Westwood Oaks Park is located at 460 La Herran Drive and is bounded by residential homes on three sides except for eastside park frontage on La Herran Drive. The Park was constructed in 1961 and since then has been operating without any major improvements. The 2018 Kitchell Facility Condition Assessment Report identified existing playground and site amenities as in critical condition and in need of rehabilitation.
On July 6, 2021, City Council approved an Agreement with Gates and Associates Architecture, Inc. (Gates) for the first phase of the Westwood Oaks Park Playground Rehabilitation (Project), which included conducting a detailed site and facility condition assessment, technology needs assessment, ADA evaluation, community outreach, and preparing an overall site specific plan and schematic design for the playground rehabilitation. On April 19, 2022, City Council approved the Westwood Oaks Park Master Plan Update, the playground schematic design, and Measure R Ordinance as well as Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Gates to complete the second phase of the Project. The efforts provided by Gates include preparing bid documents (plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate - PS&E) for public works bidding, assisting with obtaining necessary permits, and providing engineering support services during bid and construction.
The Project as approved generally consists of improvements such as landscaping and irrigation, a half-size basketball court, site furnishings, lighting, utilities, a concrete loop path, and new/expanded accessible age-appropriate play areas.
DISCUSSION
In April 2023, a competitive Request for ...
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