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6.1.1. - Page 2 ANALYSIS Unlike typical playgrounds that commonly feature platform structures and separate a family from playing together, the new playground will become the City's largest play space and will provide a variety of slides, swings, spin and sway equipment for people of all ages and abilities. Due to the size of the project, several phases were required: Phase 1 — Two smaller projects were completed in May 2018 to allow an expanded play area and provide additional parking. First, the Electrical Services Relocation Project removed a PG&E transformer from the proposed playground area and undergrounded the existing overhead utility cables. Second, the Armory Parking Lot Project built a new parking lot to serve the west side of the park including the future playground. Phase 2 — This current phase will construct the playground, picnic area and a safe, accessible drop off area between the Armory building and the main playground entrance. In addition to the playground renovations, this phase will focus on safe pedestrian access to the park as well as improve lighting and drainage in the project area. Phase 3 - A subsequent phase will improve sports field spectator areas such as new bleachers and shaded areas to comfortably watch field activities. The improvements in Phase 2 include selective demolition, site clearing and grubbing, grading and earthwork, irrigation work, concrete flatwork, walls and curbs, electrical work, asphalt paving, curb ramps and truncated domes, and pavement markings such as crosswalks. Also included are play equipment, park signage, fencing and gates, signature Magical Bridge play structures and site furnishings, and highly accessible surfacing specifically poured-in—place rubber and synthetic turf. Additionally, the renovation will feature a new pre -fabricated restroom building and an interactive water feature. If funding allows, the project will also include additional play equipment and shade structure, large plantings, a new sidewalk along Valota Road, and decomposed granite pathways. Staff anticipates authorizing construction to begin within 60 days of the award of this contract. The westside of the park and a portion of the parking area will necessarily be closed during the renovation and are expected to re -open for public use approximately 300 days from start of construction, weather permitting. The bids received at the bid opening on August 30, 2018 are summarized in the table below: