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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 7159 PLAYGROUND SURFACING CONSTRUCTION SERVICESP,A - q- 10 4 V.i August 9, 2010 Mr. John D. Stephen Purchasing Division 215 North Mason Street, 2°d Floor Fort Collins, CO 80524 By email: jstephen@fcgov.com RE: RFP 7159: Playground Surfacing Construction Services On behalf of Tatonka Playgrounds and Surface America, I am pleased to submit our bid for playground surfacing; construction services. ABOUT OUR CORPORATE TEAM Surface America is the national industry leader in recreational surfacing, and poured in place is their signature product. Since 1993, Surface America has provided more than 20 million square feet of poured in place. Over that period, they have perfected their system to include only the finest materials and installers. Surface America's poured in place is superior to others' poured in place because Surface America uses the most material in the top or wear layer (more "stuff' means a longer useful life). Specifically, Surface America uses more binder — the glue that holds everything together. This proven recipe carries an industry -leading 5-year warranty backed by a financially -stable, AAA -credit rated company. All this ensures a sound return on the customer's investment. In addition to poured in place, Surface America offers two types of rubber tile in a variety of colors and thicknesses (pigmented SBR the and UltraTile). They also offer synthetic turf, with or without infill. Surface America systems are IPEMA-certified to comply with current standards regarding impact attenuation and accessibility. This is an important national accreditation in establishing a proper standard of care for public playground purchasers. Surface America products are available locally in Colorado through a local distributor and installer, Tatonka Playgrounds. With 8 years and 2 million square feet of installation experience - including hundredsof thousands of square feet of custom graphics installations - Tatonka is a full service, poured in place specialist. Tatonka can provide project management service through every stage of your poured in place project: preparation, installation, and warranty service. While Tatonka primarily provides high -end Surface America products (poured in place, rubber tile and synthetic turf), we can also provide loose -fill surfacing solutions such as engineered wood fiber and rubber mulch (with appropriate testing), even pea gravel and sand. Tell us your budget and goals, and we will provide a surfacing solution. Tatonka is factory -certified, insured, and bondable. Our crew leaders are NPSI-certified and ADA trained. Tatonka also belongs to the leading playground contractors' trade organization, the NPCAI. Educated consumers recognize that Tatonka is the preferred choice for poured in place in Colorado. No Michael Lamb Parks Planning Project Manager 3198 Broadway Boulder, CO 80304-2644 (303)413-7225 lambm@bouldercolorado.gov PRICING John Cogdill Parks Construction 3198 Broadway Boulder, CO 80304-2644 (303)441-3409 cogdillj@bouldercolorado.gov Since we act as supplier and installer, we offer competitive direct pricing without middle salesman mark ups. We typically work with unit pricing, but no two projects are the same. Our poured in place normally ranges between $8-$15/sf. Several factors determine where in the range a specific project falls: square footage, fall height, color, binder and graphics. For repairs under 50 sf, a minimum day rate for materials and labor would typically be $500. DESIGN SERVICES Because we are a provider and installer, our focus is project implementation rather than design. Neither Tatonka nor Surface America has CAD or other specific design software. We can, however, extract most relevant project information from detailed scaled drawings. Design services are usually provided by landscape architects or manufacturer reps with errors and omissions insurance. These tiers add cost. If design services are required as part of this bid, we can either: (1) work direct with your resident landscape architects and park planners, or (2) outsource this portion of the work. SUBMITTALS Submittals are available upon request or during interview. These may include catalogs, color kit, product specifications, subbase preparation, IPEMA test reports, maintenance guidelines, warranty, NPSI certificates, and certified installer certificate. Additional information is easily accessible on the web at www.surfaceamerica.com and www.tatonkaplaygrounds.com. ADDENDUM We acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1. Thank you for considering our proposal. We welcome the opportunity to become your sole source surfacing provider. Sincerely, James T. Ritzel Tatonka Playgrounds (720)940-1806 tatonka2003@yahoo.com JAMES A. DOBMEIER 64 Bramblewood Lane East Amherst, New York 14051 716-480-2570 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 1993 - Present: President & Founder of Surface America, Inc., a national recreational surfacing business focusing on playgrounds. Created the business model, from marketing to project installation, which grew the company from zero to the industry leader in 1998. Have maintained that leadership position for over 10 years. With the close of business in 2008, realized our 15th straight profitable year in an industry in which business failures are common. Also broadened product offering to include gymnasium & fitness flooring and specialty surfacing products category. Notable accomplishments in support of above performance: • Recruited national sales agent network. • Recruited national installer network. • Opened multiple major national accounts. • Established mixing formulas. • Established and managed supplier relationships. • Created and implemented national marketing program ... from product and company names to trade show and direct mail details. • Created and implemented internal policy and procedures ... including quoting system, profit margins / pricing, warranties, etc. Developed internal staff to the point where the day to day operations of Surface America. Inc. are run at the direction of the V.P. of Operations. In so doing, was able to focus on creating another stand alone company, A -Turf, Inc., in 2002. A -Turf, Inc. is in the business of supplying and installing synthetic athletic fields nationwide. Since 2002, I have served as the president of both companies. Similarly to Surface America, I have directed the growth of A -Turf, Inc. in all facets ... marketing, sales & installation networks, policies & procedures, etc. As of 2008, total sales between both companies were approximately $33 million. Have been on the board of directors of parent company Ecore International, Inc. (and its predecessor Dodge Regupol, Inc.,) for over 10 years. 1985 - 1993: Marketing Manager ... promoted to ... Division Manager ... promoted to ... Vice President of Sportec / Playfield International. Directed corporate marketing for tennis, tracks, and synthetic athletic fields, and the establishment and development of the playground surfacing division of the company. 1983 - 1985: Forms Management Marketing Position, Moore Business Forms. Liaisoned with senior account executives in the sale and implementation of corporate buying program for major accounts in the northeastern United States. EDUCATION University at Buffalo, Masters in Business Administration, Finance Major, 1982 Canisius College, Bachelor of Science, Marketing Major, 1980 Thomas D. DiScipio Position: Vice President of Operations Experience: 12 Years Duties: Oversees all operations of Surface America. Educational History: - BA Science and Engineering (Rochester Institution of Technology — Rochester, NY) - MBA (University of Buffalo —Buffalo, NY) Work History: - Surface America, Inc 1998 — current Title : Vice President of Operations - Cooper Industries 1994-1998 Title : Test Engineer Professional Organizations: - Surfacing Board of IPEMA - ASTM Board Member - CPS[ (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) SURFACE AMERICA, INC. P.O. Box 157 Williamsville, New York 14231 800-999-0555 SURFACE=@ ° 716-632-8413 - Phone Resilient Surfacing from Recycled Rubber 716-632-8324 - Fax "Masters in Recreational Surfacing" Mark C. Eberz Position: Installation Manager Experience: 11 Years Duties: - Oversee all installation for Surface America - Field training of installation crews - Field testing of installed surfaces - Crew assignment - Field and freight logistics - Quality control of installed surfaces - Contractor relations Educational History: BS Science (University of Rochester— Rochester, NY) Work History: - Surface America, Inc 1995 — current Title : Installation Manager Professional Organizations: CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) Additional Certifications: OSHA 10 Hour Card JAMES T. RITZEL 14555 Quail Run Road Hudson, Colorado 80642 720-940-1806 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2003 - Present: Owner, Manager & Founder of Tatonka Contractors, a playground surfacing business. Started as regional poured in place installer for Surface America and became their preferred installer in 2005. Became Colorado -based Surface America rep and installer beginning in 2006. Poured in place remains largest percentage of business, but offering has expanded to include supply and installation of other playground surfaces (synthetic turf, rubber tile, engineered wood fiber) as well as playground equipment installation. To date, we have more than 2 million square feet of poured in place installation experience, including hundreds of thousands of square feet of custom graphics installations. Playground -related credentials: • Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI). • Playground Construction School, NPCAI (March 2006). • ADA Training, US Access Board (March 2007). • Member, NPCAI (International Playground Contractors' Association). • Certified Installer, Surface America PlayBound Poured in Place (2003). • Insured and bondable. 1998-2003: Tax Associate at Hodgson Russ LLP, largest law firm in Buffalo, New York. Specialized in cross -border tax planning and tax controversy matters. Received formal training in public speaking, legal writing, negotiation strategy, and marketing. EDUCATION: University at Buffalo, Juris Doctor and Masters of Arts in Pollitical Science, 1998. Cum laude graduate — top 15% class rank. University of Rochester, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in History, 1993. Cum laude graduate. MISC: University of Rochester Baseball Team (1990-1993) Team captain, All -American, and Academic All -American (1993). Member, New York State Bar (since 1998). Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team In Training (2002) August 2010 Square Footage Range 1 - 500 sq.ft. City of Fort Collins PIP Pricing Matrix Critical Fall Heights/Thickness N/A 4' CFH 5' CFH 6' CFH 7' CFH 8' CFH ' 9' CFH 10' CFH (Top (1-,4") (2") (21/2») (Y) (3'h») (4") j4W') Only) TBD on case -by -case basis: Minimum charge $500. Maximum charge $7,500. 501 - 1000 sq. ft. $8.70 $11.10 $11.35 $11.80 $12.25 $12.80 $13.25 $13.70 1,001 - 2,000 sq.ft $7.95 $10.25 $10.50 $10.95 $11.55. $11.95 $12.40 $12.95 2,001 - 3,000 sq.ft. $7.50 .$9.80 $10.00 $10.50 $11.10 $11.50 $11.95 $12.50 3,001 - 4,000 sq.ft. $7.15 $9.45 $9.70 $10.20 $10.70 $11.20 $11.65 $12.20 4,001 - 5,000 sq.ft. $6.85 $9.15 $9.40 $9.90 $10.40 $10.90 $11.35 $11.90 5,001 - 10,000 sq.ft. $6.55 $8.85 $9.10 $9.60 $10.10 $10.60 $11.05 $11.60 Notes: 1. Prices are "per square foot" and are for 50% color/50% black speckled top surface. Add 20¢ per square foot for each additional 10% of color in top surface. Deduct 20¢ per square foot for each 10% of black added to top surface. 2. Prices include premium aliphatic (non -yellowing) binder for the top surface. Deduct $1.25 per square foot from the price for industry standard aromatic binder. 3. Prices include Surface America's standard five year warranty and an industry -leading 2.44 pounds of rubber and urethane per square foot for the top surface layer. 4. Prices include materials and installation. Freight would be priced on a per project basis and is not included in the above price.