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Home My WebLink AboutENG 18-25Report to Council Report Number: ENG 18-25 Date: September 29, 2025 From: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services Subject: Skateboard Park Design & Build Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13 File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1.That Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13 for the design and construction of a community sized skateboard park as submitted by Radius Skateparks Inc. in the amount of $849,696.00 (net HST) or $943,550.00 (HST included) be accepted; 2.That the total gross project cost of $1,064,579.00 (HST included), including the proposal amount, a contingency and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $958,579.00 (net HST) be approved; 3.That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the total net project cost $958,579.00 for the Skateboard Park Design & Build as follows: a)The sum of $460,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2134 as approved in the 2021 and 2022 Parks Capital Budget be increased to $479,290.00 and be funded by a transfer of funds from the Development Charges City Share Reserve; b)The sum of $460,000.00 available budget in capital project C10320.2134 as approved in the 2021 and 2022 Parks Capital Budget be increased to $479,289.00 and be funded by a transfer of funds from the Development Charges Parks & Recreation Reserve Fund; 4.That the Director, Engineering Services be authorized to execute the Form of Agreement with Radius Skateparks Inc. pursuant to Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13; 5.That Council authorize the demolition and removal of the existing skateboard park in Diana, Princess of Wales Park and restoration of the site as required by Hydro One Networks Inc. (HONI) upon completion of the new skateboard park; 6.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an amending licence agreement for Diana, Princess of Wales Park with HONI, to include the subject hydro transmission corridor lands north of Kingston Road required for the proposed skateboard park, parking area, and associated amenities; and, 7.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. ENG 18-25 September 29, 2025 Page 2 Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to obtain Council authorization to award Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13 for the design and construction of a new community size skateboard park to Radius Skateparks Inc. The skateboard park is to be located in the hydro transmission corridor on the north side of Kingston Road, north of Diana, Princess of Wales Park. Funds for the project were approved in the 2021 and 2022 Capital Budget. Staff have submitted conceptual plans for the new skateboard park to Hydro One Networks Inc. (HONI), the owners of the hydro transmission corridor. HONI have advised that they will permit the construction of a skateboard park within the corridor, pending final engineering approval, to ensure that the design of the facility is compliant with HONI’s regulations. HONI have also advised that the existing parkland use licence agreement for the hydro transmission corridor south of Kingston Road known as Diana, Princess of Wales Park, can be amended to include the additional lands north on Kingston Road that will be required for the proposed skateboard park and associated parking area and amenities. The Skateboard Park Strategy approved by Council in January 2018 (Resolution #389/18) indicated the need for a new community scale skateboard park within the civic center of South Pickering. This skateboard park will replace the existing skateboard park in Diana, Princess of Wales Park, located east of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex which has reached the end of its useful life. Upon completion of the new skateboard park, the existing facility in Diana, Princess of Wales Park will be decommissioned, removed and the lands restored to a condition acceptable to HONI. Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13, for the design and construction of a community size skateboard park was advertised on the City’s bids&tenders portal on July 2, 2025, and closed on July 28, 2025, with three compliant bids submitted. Independent evaluations of the proposals were conducted by Engineering Services and City Infrastructure staff. The highest scoring proposal submitted by Radius Skateparks Inc . in the amount of $849,696.00 (net HST) or $943,550.00 (HST included) is recommended for approval. It is recommended that the total gross project cost of $1,064,460.00 (HST included) and the total net project cost of $958,579.00 (Net HST) be approved. Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priorities of Advance Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected, Well-serviced Community ; and to Advocate for an Inclusive, Welcoming, Safe & Healthy Community. Financial Implications: 1.Tender Amount RFP No. 2025-13 $835,000.00 HST (13%) 108,550.00 Total Gross Tender Amount $943,550.00 ENG 18-25 September 29, 2025 Page 3 2.Estimated Project Cost Summary RFP No. 2025-13 $835,000.00 Associated Costs Topographic survey Geotechnical Investigations Hydro One Networks Inc. fees Construction Contingency (10%) 7,000.00 13,500.00 3,000.00 83,500.00 Sub Total – Costs $942,000.00 HST (13%) 122,460.00 Total Gross Project Cost $1,064,460.00 HST Rebate (11.24%) (105,881.00) Total Net Project Cost $958,579.00 3.Approved Source of Funds – 2021 and 2022 Parks Capital Budget Expense Code Source of Funds Approved Budget Required C10320.2134 DC City Share Res $460,000.00 $479,290.00 DC P&R OB RF $460,000.00 $479,289.00 Total: $920,000.00 $958,579.00 Net Project Cost under (over) Approved Funds ($38,579.00) Discussion: The purpose of this report is to obtain Council authorization to award Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13 for the design and construction of a new community size skateboard park to Radius Skateparks Inc . The skateboard park is to be located in the hydro transmission corridor on the north side of Kingston Road, north of Diana, Princess of Wales Park. Funds for the project were approved in the 2021 and 2022 Capital Budgets. Staff have prepared conceptual plans for the facility and have submitted them to HONI , the owners of the hydro transmission corridor, for their initial review and approval. HONI have advised that they will permit the construction of a skateboard park within the corridor, pending final engineering approval, to ensure that the design of the facility is compliant with HONI’s regulations. HONI have also advised that the existing parkland use licence agreement for the hydro transmission corridor south of Kingston Road known as Diana, Princess of Wales Park, can be amended to include the additional lands north on Kingston Road that will be required for the proposed skateboard park , parking area, and associated amenities. Funds in the amount of $350,000.00, for site preparation, the construction of a small parking area for the new skateboard park, and the demolition and site restoration of the existing skateboard park area is being requested in the 2026 Capital Budget. ENG 18-25 September 29, 2025 Page 4 The Skateboard Park Strategy prepared in 2017 indicated the need for a new community scale skateboard park within the civic center of South Pickering. This skateboard park will replace the existing skateboard park in Diana, Princess of Wales Park, located east of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. The existing skateboard park, which is approximately 30 years old, has reached the end of its useful life and was not built to the current skateboard park design standards. The existing skateboard park will be decommissioned upon completion of the new skateboard park and the lands will be restored to a condition acceptable to HONI . The construction of a new skateboard park facility to replace the existing facility is also supported by the 2024 Recreation & Parks – Ten Year Plan. The Plan also recommends that all new facilities be classified as all-wheels parks, and be able to accommodate skateboarding, scootering, BM X biking, and inline skating. Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13, for the design and construction of a community size skateboard park was advertised on the City’s bids&tenders portal on July 2, 2025, and closed on July 28, 2025, with three compliant bids submitted. Independent evaluations of the proposals were conducted by Engineering Services and City Infrastructure staff. The proposals were scored on their company profile, experience, and project team, the conceptual design that they provided, quality control, value added services, their project schedule and m ethodology of work. The top-ranking proponent was Radius Skateparks Inc. in the amount of $849,696.00 (net HST) or $943,550.00 (HST included). The total gross project cost, which includes the proposal amount, a contingency and other associated costs, is estimated at $1,064,460.00 (HST included) and the total net project cost is estimated at $958,579.00 (net HST). Radius Skateparks Inc. owners and staff have extensive experience in designing and constructing skateboarding facilities across Canada and internationally. Their designs are community driven, creative, and functional. Their work schedule includes approximately five months for consultation and design including three opportunities for user groups to provide input and comment throughout the process. Construction is proposed to proceed in the spring of 2026, following review and final approval by HONI and City staff. The Engineering Services Department recommends approval of the proposal submitted by Radius Skateparks Inc. for Request for Proposal No. RFP2025-13 in the amount of $849,696.00 (net HST) or $943,550.00 (HST included) and that the total net project cost of $958,579.00 (net HST) be approved. Attachment: 1.Location Map ENG 18-25 September 29, 2025 Page 5 Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Arnold Mostert, OALA Richard Holborn, P. Eng Manager, Landscape & Parks Development Director, Engineering Services Cathy Bazinet, NIGP-CPP Stan Karwowski, MBA, CPA, CMA Manager, Procurement Director, Finance & Treasurer AM:am Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Original signed by:Original signed by: Original signed by:Original signed by: Original signed by: