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April 2, 1998 Page 3 7. DEFERRED MATTERS A. Authorization To Amend Custodial Contract With Excellent Building Maintenance Inc. Sorensen referenced the previously awarded contract with Excellent Building Maintenance Inc.; contrasted it, relative to cost and supplies, with the same contractor's alternative 2A bid; noted that, with supplies provided, the alternate would result in an annual savings of $1,384 for the District, and said that the contractor is prepared to execute the contract immediately. It was moved by Holt, seconded by Berger, and carried 5-0 to approve amending the contract with Excellent Building Maintenance Inc. of Newbury Park for custodial services to reflect seven day service with supplies, in the amount of $72,780. 8. NEW ITEMS A. Authorization To Reject Bids On Newbury Gateway Park Play Equipment And Readvertise To Include Additional Equipment For Wildwood And Old Meadows Neighborhood Parks Sorensen explained that an expenditure was authorized for the purchase of play equipment park amenities for Newbury Gateway Park, Old Meadows and Wildwood Neighborhood Parks. He said that it is now possible to consolidate all three projects into one bid package, while fulfilling the schedule requirements of Newbury Gateway Park, and he recommended rejecting all bids for Newbury Gateway Park and readvertising the consolidated bid package. He said that the vendors are satisfied with a consolidated bid opportunity. In response to Board inquiries, Sorensen explained that play equipment quality is evaluated, but such an evaluation is somewhat subjective; the equipment on display at the recent CPRS conference did not meet the specific needs of the District; recreation and park staff frequently work together with interested individuals and groups to determine which equipment best meets the needs of the intended users; most manufacturers provide similar design and liability warranties; and no projects are expected to be delayed by the proposed consolidated bid package.