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Wahoo selects Next Generation Recreation for Hologic Park playground and plans artificial turf surfacing
Summary
City staff recommended and council moved to accept a cooperative-purchase contract with Next Generation Recreation for a new inclusive playground at Hologic Park, including artificial turf surfacing and accessible elements, with a target completion by Memorial Day weekend and contracts signed before year-end to avoid price increases.
City of Wahoo staff recommended accepting a cooperative-purchase quote from Next Generation Recreation to replace an aging playground at Hologic Park, and the council moved forward with the recommendation on Dec. 22.
The project: Staff described a public design process that received about 1,100 votes and narrowed the selection to two finalists; the recommended design emphasizes play value and inclusivity, with a smaller 2—5-year-old area and a larger 5—12 play structure. The proposal includes artificial turf surfacing (installed by a subcontractor, named Forever Lawn in the procurement materials) with a 15-year warranty on the surfacing and an ADA-accessible ground-level merry-go-round element.
Why it matters: Staff said artificial turf reduces maintenance and puddling and increases long-term return on investment compared with engineered wood fiber surfacing. The department aims to have the new playground installed and open by Memorial Day weekend and recommended signing contracts before the end of the year to avoid further price increases.
Cost and procurement: Staff said the project is sales-tax funded and that the city is using a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract rather than a local competitive bid; staff asserted cooperative pricing, noting prior successful procurement at Hackberry Park. A detailed cost breakout and contract documents were included in the council packet. Staff said the turf supplier provides a 15-year warranty and installation will be managed under the cooperative contract.
Next steps: The council approved moving the project forward; staff will finalize contract paperwork and proceed with scheduling to meet the Memorial Day weekend completion target.
