Roswell could replace playgrounds at four city parks under a $1.54 million contract headed to the council's committee Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The Committees of Council will consider the deal with Dominica Recreation Products at its 5 p.m. meeting, according to the city's meeting agenda. The contract itself is $1,468,683.14, with total project authorization of $1,542,117 once contingency costs are included.

The playgrounds slated for replacement sit at East Roswell Park, Groveway Community Park, Roswell Area Park and Sloan Street Park. All four were installed between 2007 and 2010. City staff wrote in the agenda packet that the equipment has reached or is nearing the end of its useful life, citing aging hardware, rising maintenance costs and safety concerns. The city manages 15 playgrounds total, making this a replacement of more than a quarter of its inventory.

Money comes from the 2022 Parks Bond Program, part of the $179.6 million general obligation bond package Roswell voters approved in November 2022. The bond allocation for playground replacement is $1.5 million. The total project authorization of $1,542,117 exceeds that allocation by about $42,000; the agenda packet does not explain the difference.

The city issued a request for proposals June 29 and received eight bids before the July 24 deadline. An evaluation team interviewed the top three scorers and ranked Dominica Recreation Products first. Steven Malone, director of Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs, is presenting the item.

The scope covers design, demolition of old equipment and surfacing, site preparation, new commercial-grade playground equipment and installation. New playgrounds must meet ASTM International, Consumer Product Safety Commission and ADA accessibility standards. Staff noted the project will also add adaptive and inclusive play elements.

Staff's target is to finish all four replacements by June 1, 2027.

Stormwater and other items

The committee will also weigh a $133,488 task order with Utility Asset Management for the Charleston Drive Stormwater Pipe Lining Project, with total authorization of $146,836. The work at 790 Charleston Drive will rehabilitate about 205 linear feet of corrugated metal pipe and reinstall erosion protection. Corinne Valentine, interim director of Environmental and Public Works, is presenting that item.

The city sent the scope to four pre-qualified contractors Aug. 11 and received one bid. Two of the four contractors had recently merged, and the other two said the project was too small, according to the agenda packet. The roadway will stay open during construction.

Two policy items round out the agenda. Deputy City Administrator Jeffrey Leatherman will present a proposed amendment to the Development Impact Fees Ordinance, and Planning and Zoning Director Jeannie Peyton will present updates to the Unified Development Code. Details on both proposals were not included in the published agenda packet.

The meeting begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in City Hall, Room 220.