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Council awards up to $175,000 for playground renovations at Pocasset Field and Hooper Park
Summary
Council awarded a contract to Com‑Pan for playground replacements and engineered wood‑fiber surfacing at Pocasset Field and Hooper Park, authorizing up to $175,000 and directing the solicitor to prepare resolutions to expend allocated funds.
The Tiverton Town Council voted March 23 to award playground renovation contracts for Pocasset Field and Hooper Park to Com‑Pan, approving a not‑to‑exceed amount of $175,000 and directing the solicitor to prepare the required resolutions to expend casino or municipal funds. Administrator Jones summarized the RFP process, which included a review panel with recreation, planning and finance representatives and the Pocasset School principal; Com‑Pan was recommended based on prior performance and warranty considerations.
The all‑in bid for the two playgrounds including excavation, freight, engineered wood‑fiber surfacing and installation totaled approximately $169,645; additional fencing replacement at one site accounts for the council's request to authorize up to $175,000 to cover contingencies. The council discussed funding sources (reallocated feasibility study dollars, PTO donation, and gaming funds) and agreed to the award and to direct the solicitor to prepare expenditure resolutions for the next regular meeting.
