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Dunedin awards $227,737 playground resurfacing contract for two parks; FEMA reimbursement to be sought
Summary
The commission approved a contract to resurface playgrounds at Edgewater Park and Weaver Park after hurricane damage; parks director gave colors and safety details, and staff said it will seek FEMA reimbursement.
The City Commission unanimously approved a $227,737.05 contract to resurface playgrounds at Edgewater Park and Weaver Park, citing hurricane damage and ADA and safety upgrades.
Parks and Recreation Director Vince Gizzi and newly promoted Parks Superintendent Joe McLemore III described the work. Weaver Park’s surface will be forest green and Edgewater Park’s will be aqua blue, Gizzi said. The contractor named in the award packet is Lanyard Plans Inc., doing business as Corecat, of Carrollton, Georgia, for the total amount listed in the agenda packet.
Commissioners asked about the product’s safety and lifespan. Gizzi said the poured-in-place rubber surface provides a “critical fall height” of 8 feet and typical cushioning thickness of 3½ to 4 inches. The product carries a five-year warranty, and staff estimated an expected useful life of about 10 years. The parks director said the material also improves ADA accessibility compared with some previous surfacing types.
Staff told the commission it plans to file for FEMA reimbursement for the two playgrounds because the damage followed recent storms; the city will pursue reimbursement through standard processes. Commissioners also asked about procurement and bid variance: staff said the low bid met bid requirements and that other bids were substantially higher.
Contractors are expected to begin work after purchase order issuance; staff estimated an approximate 60-day completion window once the purchase order is issued. The motion to award the contract passed unanimously.
