City of Oak Creek

Common Council Report

Meeting Date:

Item No.:         13

Recommendation:  That the Common Council concur with the recommendation of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry and approve the bid of $90,000 from American Ramp Company for the purchase and installation of skate park equipment for the Oak Park/East Middle School site.

Background:  On May 25, 2005, six (6) bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk. A maximum price limitation for skate park equipment, delivery and installation was set at $90,000.

Bid evaluation included overall systems and component design, safety, experience and knowledge of manufacturer, warranty, durability and ease of maintenance.  American Ramp Company is the qualified bidder—meeting all of the specifications that provided the best combination of design and number of skate components, while staying within the stated price limitations.  Therefore, I recommend that the Council approve American Ramp Company’s bid of $90,000

Bidder	bid price
American Ramp Company, Missouri	$90,000.00
Durafun Recreation, Wisconsin	$88,204.00
Gerber Leisure Products, Wisconsin	$90,000.00
Spohn Ranch, Inc., California	$87,224.00
TrueRide, Inc. Minnesota	$89,976.33
TrueRide, Inc. Minnesota	$89,463.99

Fiscal Impact:  The project was approved in the 2005 Capital budget with funding to come from Park Escrow Account and Impact Fees.

Prepared by: Douglas A. Schachtner, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Respectfully submitted, Barbara S. Blumenfield, Ph.D City Administrator

Fiscal Review by:

Beverly A. Buretta, CMC

City Clerk