CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - The Municipality of Lambton Shores

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SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 General Design Criteria The Splash Pad is to be located at the site of the Arkona Recreation Centre (16 Smith Street, Arkona ON) in the green space west of the existing playground, and south of the existing walkway (see attached drawings). The area available for the splash pas is approximately 20 m wide x 30 m long. The municipality requires a minimum of a 5 m offsets from the abbuting private fenclines and edge of the existing playground. It is the Municipality’s intent that the splash pad only occupy an approximate 67% of the available green space, with the remaining 33% of green space to remain for passive recreation. The proposed splash pad design must include the following design criteria: Inclusive and barrier free access to facility; All features shall possess vandal proof hardware and be constructed to minimize the effects of vandalism with uninterrupted lines of sight; All features shall be flame retardant; All water features on the new splash pad must be ‘low flow’ devices to minimize water consumption. All materials shall be non-corrosive and suitable for long term outdoor use. - Metals materials shall have an approved corrosion resistant finish. - Plastics must be heavy duty and UV resistant. - All nozzles and ground jets to be constructed of stainless steel with brass jet heads and stainless steel housing. - All fasteners shall be corrosion resistant. Design and material selection shall consider reduced maintenance requirements on a daily basis; The activation bollard shall be a stand-alone unit; Moving parts such as water buckets, umbrellas, etc. shall be kept to a minimum; All features must incorporate anti climbing characteristics; The splash pad must meet all safety and current CSA standards for exterior play areas; Design shall include a suitable sitting area for care givers immediate supervision; Design shall facilitate its use by the youngest age groups and their care givers, while allowing for play opportunities for children of all ages; Water play features for older toddlers and children up to 12 years old shall be incorporated in a manner which does not compromise the play facility use by very young children; Surface shall be non-slip finish on a cast in place concrete slab; Grading shall be without abrupt changes, trip hazards or unreasonably steep slopes; 2.2 Materials All products proposed and supplied must be new and free from defects which impair the strength and durability or which are visible. Materials shall be new and first class in every respect. All materials supplied to the Municipality must be appropriately identified as approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and/or the Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), standards for safety. All features must be properly wrapped and secured in place while in transport to the site. Delivery of splash pad equipment shall be FOB destination, Arkona, ON. The Municipality of Lambton Shores reserves the right to reject or refuse and request replacement components if defective in any manner before or after installation. 2.3 Accessibility The design and layout of the Splash Pad area must incorporate the principle of “inclusive” or “play for all”. All children including children with disabilities want to explore their environments, take risks and interact safely with others – children and adults. Adults with disabilities should able be able to interact with and assist children using the water play area. All facets of disabilities should be acknowledged in the design so that it provides a unique accessible water play area without limiting the enjoyment of all children. 2.4 Warranty The equipment must include a minimum 2 year warranty for all water play equipment and a minimum 1 year warranty on all materials and construction performed by the Contractor. Proponents shall detail all applicable warranties available for the splash pad specifically outlining any inclusions/exclusions. 2.5 Training One (1) scheduled on-site training session shall be included to provide municipal personnel instructions and demonstrations on the operation of the electrical system, controllers, seasonal opening/closing requirements and any site-specific operation procedures. 2.6 Maintenance Data The successful Proponent shall submit a set of maintenance and operating instructions to the Municipality. The manuals shall include all equipment literature, parts list, operating instructions, maintenance instructions and all other pertinent data. The data shall provide enough instruction to permit Municipal staff to operate and maintain the mechanical and electrical systems. 2.7 Layout and Design All proposed designs shall be included with your proposal. The layout and components shall ensure that there is no over spray beyond the boundaries of the drainage surface. 2.8 Final Design The successful Proponent will be responsible for preparing final design drawings, obtaining final approvals and the necessary building and plumbing permits. The successful Proponent shall provide a complete set of “as built” drawings in an acceptable digital format. 2.9 Project Budget The approved budget for the Splash Pad is $100,000 (HST included). A portion of installation the project budget will be completed through donated service. The successful proponent will be responsible to act as the General Contractor for this project, and be
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