Sandman Park Playground
Public Works Department
January 9, 2024
Item No. 15.2
Project Location
SANDMAN PARK:
Don Avenue & Waudman Avenue
• First all-accessible playground in North
Stockton
• Original all-access playground is located
at Van Buskirk Park
Project Information
Improvements:
Fully Accessible and Inclusive playground
Rubberized surfacing and ramps
Wheelchair accessible elements
Sensory rails, Innova Rocker , stability sanctuary
Opportunities for enriching age-appropriate play (ages 2-12) Renderings
Project Schedule
March 2023 – Request for Proposals advertised
August 2023 – Public meeting at Seifert Community Center January 2024 – Award Construction Contract
May 2024 - Begin construction
June 2024 – Estimate project completion
Project Budget
On November 16, 2021, Council allocated discretionary funding for Council-prioritized projects, including $1 million to replace playgrounds at Brooking, Panella, Sandman, and Weber Parks
Sandman cost is $395,405
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
Approve Notice of Exemption No. NOE62-23 under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Playground Equipment Replacement – Sandman Park, Project No.
WP22026.
Approve the plans and specifications for the Playground Equipment Replacement – Sandman Park, Project No. WP22026.
Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $395,405 to Yosso Group, Inc. dba Specified Play Equipment Co. of Burlingame, CA, to provide and install an all- accessible playground at Sandman Park.
Approve findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
QUESTIONS?