On November 8, 2021 the Council rejected the bid for the Cochran Park Playground Upgrade, Project R22-05 due to the bid being non-responsive.  The bid was considered non-responsive because in the bid the contractor indicated in the project schedule with a start date to occur after the substantial completion date indicated within the bid.   The City's substantial completion date was May 18, 2021 and the contractor indicated June 1, 2021 at the project start date.  

The Council recognizes this project as a public improvement in the best interest of the community and appreciates the partnership and donation from PowerTech, which a local company is specializing in residential and commercial electrical service, generator sales, service and installation, and facility maintenance.  PowerTech has agreed to donate $200,000 towards the replacement of the playground.   

The new playground will have a structure for children ages 2 – 5  and a play structure for children ages 5 – 12, as well as a swing set and shelter.  These structures will replace the existing play structure, which is 24 year old.