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Commissioners award $1.28 million contract for Gage Park Playland 'bridal trail' with accessibility questions
Summary
Shawnee County awarded a base‑bid contract to RCI Adventure Products for a Playland feature that spans the length of the playground. Commissioners discussed tree removal, installation timeline and accessibility limitations before unanimously approving the award.
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners voted Jan. 23 to award a base bid to RCI Adventure Products for construction of the Playland section known in county materials as the Bridal Trail at Gage Park, with a base bid value discussed in the meeting as $1,280,000 and to be paid from Gage Park Improvement Authority funds.
Why it matters: the project is a major capital investment in county park infrastructure and will add a large aerial play feature that spans much of Playland; commissioners and staff discussed practical trade‑offs including tree removal, warranty and which elements of the play area will meet accessibility standards.
Tim Laur…
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