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Home My WebLink AboutContract - Landworks Ltd - 2026 Playground Improvements (Bid #26-30)$880,742 (152-R-26)Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council CC: Members of Administration and Public Works Committee From: Stefanie Levine, Senior Project Manager. CC: Edgar Cano - Public Works Agency Director; Lara Biggs - City Engineer Subject: Resolution 152-R-26, Approval of Contract with Landworks Ltd. for the 2026 Playground Improvements Project (Bid 26-30) Date: July 13, 2026 Motion: Staff recommends approval of Resolution 152-R-26 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landworks Ltd. (14817 S. Gougar Road, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491) for the 2026 Playground Improvements Project (Bid 26-30) in the amount of $880,742.00. Funding Source: Funding is provided from the Capital Improvement Fund and the 2026 Project Bonds, under the line item for Playground Equipment Replacement (Account 415.40.4126.65515 - 526045). A detailed summary is included in the attached memo. CARP: Urban Canopy & Green Space Council Action: For Action Summary: Burnham Shores is a 5.58-acre park along the lakefront between Dempster Street and Hamilton Street. Eggleston Park is a 2.91-acre park located northwest of McCormick Boulevard and south of Payne Street. Snyder Tot-Lot is a 0.25-acre park located east of Judson Avenue and south of Kedzie Street. The three parks have not received major improvements for approximately 24-26 years. Planned improvements at each park include playground reconstruction, pathway repairs, drainage improvements, new drinking fountains, new site furnishings, retaining wall reconstruction/repairs, and landscaping. The Public Works Agency has been working in coordination with the Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Board to renovate the existing playgrounds. As part of the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and engaging recreational facilities, annual improvements are made to playgrounds throughout the community.Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 City staff conducted six community meetings during the winter and spring of 2026, with two meetings held for each park. Following the meetings, residents were invited to participate in an online voting exercise to select their preferred playground concept. The results of the public engagement were reviewed at the Parks and Recreation Board on 4/6/26 prior to moving forward with the final design. After completing the community engagement process, City staff prepared construction documents for public bidding in spring 2026. Analysis: This project was advertised for bid on May 28, 2026. On June 23, 2026, the City received two bids as follows: This project included one alternate bid item. Alternate 1 extends the 4’ high panel fencing at Eggleston Park an additional 330 linear feet along McCormick Blvd per requests received during the community engagement process. Staff recommends accepting this alternate, as it is within the project budget and will improve safety for park users. Staff has checked Landworks Ltd.’s references and received favorable responses. Staff therefore recommends the award of 2026 Playground Improvements (Bid 26-30) to Landworks Ltd, for a total cost of $880,742. Completion of this project is anticipated in December 2026. A memo summarizing the contractor’s MWEDBE compliance is attached. Detailed Financial Summary: The 2026 Playground Improvements project is being divided into three contracts, with all three under consideration at the same meeting: .. Playground Equipment purchase with Landscape Structures, Inc. (under consideration as Resolution 153-R-26) 2. Playground Equipment purchase with PlayPower Inc. (under consideration as Resolution 154-R-26) 3. Construction Contract (this item) The following is the detailed breakdown of project funding across these three contracts. Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Legislative History: On April 16, 2026, the Parks and Recreation Board reviewed the concept plans and approved proceeding with the design and construction of the playgrounds at Burnham Shores, Eggleston, and Snyder Park. Attachments: Resolution 152-R-26 BID 26-30 2026 Playground Improvements MWDEBE Partial Waiver Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 07 / 24 / 2026 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 BID 26-30 2026 Playground Improvements Project, M/W/D/EBE Partial Waiver Memo, 07.13.2026 To: Stefanie Levine, Senior Project Manager CC: Edgar Cano, Public Works Agency Director Lara Biggs, Capital Planning and Engineering Bureau Chief/ City Engineer From: Tammi Nunez, Purchasing Manager Subject: BID 26-30 2026 Playground Improvements Project, M/W/D/EBE Memo Partial Waiver Date: July 13, 2026 The goal of the Minority, Women, Disadvantaged, and Evanston Business Enterprise Program (M/W/D/EBE) is to assist such businesses with opportunities to grow. In order to help ensure such growth, the City has established a 25% M/W/D/EBE subcontracting participation goal for general contractors. Regarding the recommendation for the 2026 Playground Improvements Project, Bid 26- 30, Landworks Ltd., total base bid is $880,742.00, and the contractor will receive 8.11% credit for partial compliance with the MWDEBE goal. Landworks Ltd. was unable to secure bids for fencing from a MWDEBE subcontractor, which is the only other subcontracted portion of the scope. At this time Landworks Ltd. request a waiver for the remaining 16.89% M/W/D/EBE goal. Landworks Ltd. will look for opportunities to meet the remaining goal for the duration of the project. Landworks Ltd. also mentioned they often obtain participation through playground and site furnishing material suppliers that they work with but are unable to as the City will be purchasing the equipment separately for this project. Name of M/W/D/EBE Scope of Work Contract Amount % MBE WBE DBE EBE Dian, Inc. 14200 Ashford Court Orland Park, IL 60467 Concrete $71,465.00 8.11% X Total M/W/D/EBE $71,465.00 8.11% CC: Hitesh Desai, Chief Financial Officer/ City Treasurer Memorandum Doc ID: be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 Contract with Landworks Ltd. for the 2026 Playground... Resolution_...rovemen.pdf and 3 others be48c942dd3ecb54ce501fc6ccfba2343936fc72 MM / DD / YYYY Signed 07 / 23 / 2026 15:59:55 UTC-5 Sent for signature to Alexandra Ruggie (aruggie@cityofevanston.org) and Luke Stowe (lstowe@cityofevanston.org) from lthomas@cityofevanston.org IP: 50.171.242.186 07 / 23 / 2026 16:00:41 UTC-5 Viewed by Alexandra Ruggie (aruggie@cityofevanston.org) IP: 50.171.242.186 07 / 23 / 2026 16:00:50 UTC-5 Signed by Alexandra Ruggie (aruggie@cityofevanston.org) IP: 50.171.242.186 07 / 24 / 2026 14:54:13 UTC-5 Viewed by Luke Stowe (lstowe@cityofevanston.org) IP: 50.171.242.186 07 / 24 / 2026 14:54:28 UTC-5 Signed by Luke Stowe (lstowe@cityofevanston.org) IP: 50.171.242.186 The document has been completed.07 / 24 / 2026 14:54:28 UTC-5 EXHIBIT A 07/13/2026 152-R-26 A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Landworks Ltd. (14817 S. Gougar Road, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491) for the 2026 Playground Improvements Project (Bid 26-30) WHEREAS, the Evanston City Council believes entering into an Agreement with Landworks Ltd. is in the best interests of the citizens of Evanston, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest on behalf of the City of Evanston, an Agreement between the City and Landworks Ltd. SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negot iate any terms of an Agreement as may be determined to be in the best interests of the City. SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. _______________________________ Daniel Biss, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Adopted: __________________, 2026 Approved as to form: ______________________________ Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel Page 1 of 1 July 13