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RiversideCA.govREPLACE AND REPLENISH WOOD FIBER SURFACING AT PLAYGROUNDSCity Council August 11, 2026Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUND•The Parks Division utilizes Engineered Wood Fiber(EWF) as the protective surfacing material at Cityplaygrounds. Over time, EWF naturally compacts,decomposes, and is displaced through regularuse and weather conditions, reducing the depthof the surfacing beneath and aroundplayground equipment. To maintain compliancewith recommended fall zone requirements, theParks Division periodically replenishes, or "topsoff," the engineered wood fiber at eachplayground location.•Maintaining the proper depth of EWF is a criticalsafety obligation, as it helps provide the impactattenuation necessary to reduce the risk of injuryfrom falls. Routine replenishment ensures thatplaygrounds continue to meet safety standardsand provide a safe recreational environment forthe community.
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RECOMMENDATIONSThat the City Council:1. Approve a Services Agreement with North Hills Recycling,Inc. of Granada Hills, California, for replacement andreplenishment of wood fiber surfacing at city playgroundsfor the term of five (5) years in the amount of $300,000, plus10% change order authority in the amount of $30,000 for atotal agreement amount of $330,000; and2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute theAgreement with North Hills Recycling, Inc. including makingminor and non-substantive changes.