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Parks Commission recommends GameTime for Area 21 playground
Summary
On June 3 the Dayton Parks Commission voted to recommend selecting GameTime’s bid for Area 21 playground equipment, favoring the roughly $125,000 proposal over two higher Midwest Playscapes options. Commissioners cited cost, known performance and timetable concerns tied to rising tariffs.
The Dayton Parks Commission voted June 3 to recommend GameTime’s bid for the Area 21 playground equipment, approving the recommendation by voice vote after brief discussion. Committee member (S1) moved to recommend GameTime; the chair called for the ayes and declared the motion carried.
Staff (S5) summarized three proposals: GameTime (about $125,000) and two offers from Midwest Playscapes priced at roughly $182,000 and $241,000. Staff said GameTime’s design included an updated zip line and multiple age-group components and noted the vendor has installed several parks in Dayton previously. “I like the GameTime quote,” Chair (S2) said during the discussion.
Commissioners weighed factors including footprint size, durability and maintenance. Members discussed zip-line design and upkeep, with staff (S5) explaining the new zip-line model is a solid-rail structure that they expect will require less tensioning and maintenance than older cable-style zip lines. Commissioners also asked about warranties; staff said vendors generally offered a standard one-year warranty.
Staff warned of an immediate procurement timing issue: vendors said tariffs could raise prices if the city delayed ordering. “If you don't order soon, the price is gonna be 4%,” Staff (S5) said, prompting commissioners to move forward with the recommendation to avoid an anticipated cost increase.
The commission also gave direction to confirm a final color palette; staff will ask the vendor to produce renderings in the chosen colors before order placement. The recommendation is advisory; final purchase and contract approval will follow the city's procurement and purchasing process.
Next steps: staff will request renderings from the vendor, proceed with the procurement paperwork consistent with city purchasing rules and return if a formal contract or additional approvals are required.
