Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement and award a contract in the amount of $520,370 to Dostals Construction Co., Inc. for the Fairmount Park Improvements. Project R24-06.

The City Council approved $925,000 for the construction of the Fairmount Park Improvements, Phase I in the FY 24 CIP.  The improvements includes a new playground to replace the existing playground in proximity to the splash pad, a sensory garden, and stand-alone play equipment.

The City received one bid for the project in the amount of $520,370 from Dostals Construction.  The purchase of the play equipment, landscaping, and site furnishings is estimated at approximately $250,000. The combined amount for the construction, purchase of play equipment, landscaping, and site furnishings with contingency and fee for contract administration is $814,529 and is within the approved budget for the project

Given the timing of the year, the work will be scheduled to start in late summer  and most likely continue until spring 2025