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Home My WebLink About1998-12-21 Dan Parker Ltr to CASTILLWATER AREA SCHOOLS December 21, 1 998 Mr. Mark Vierling 1835 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, ivIN 5 082 Re: Stillwater Area Schools Ropes Course Dear Mr. Vierling: Attached is a cope of the contract between the District and Ropes Course, Inc. as requested by you on December 17` the contract includes a description of material used. Also included is a copy of the Rope Course, Inc. proposal dated April 20, 1998. These are included to give you a better idea of construction and use. I will prepare a packet containing copies of communications that we have had with propel - ty owners. That will be sent within a couple of days. Please contact my office if additional information would be helpful. Sincerely, Daniel C. Parker Business Manager DCP be Enclosures Effective Learning Through Excellence in Education 1875 SOUTH GREELEY STREET STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 351 -8340 V -TDD: 351 -8338 cc: Ton Malena Supt. Macy Mary Jo Weingarten Pat Flynn DEC 2 3 1998 Li OS [ (4 11) S .add n u " .�" P -O. Etix 259 1344 12th St. Macon, MI 49070 ;616) 672 -9173 This Agreement is made this day of June . , 19i„ between Ropes Courses, Inc., a Michigan Corporation having its principal office at P.O. Box 259, 1344 12th St., Martin, MI 49070 (hereinafter called '`Contractor"), and til wa H1 h (hereinafter called "Owner having a mailing address of ' Iw: H Description of Work: (herinafler collectively called the "Work") h 70 i Stillwater. MN 55002 _ Phone (6 12) 6514Q% for the provision of labor and materials required for certain construction or repairs described as follows: THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: Total Fixed Price: S 4 1 of 5 Description of Premises: ( herinafter called the "Property ") Stillwa Hig Sch9Ql 1. Warranty. The contractor warrants to the Owner that the performance of the Work will be of good quality, free from fault and defects. The Contractor hereby grants the Owner an unconditional guarantee of performance of Contractor's obligations hereunder, and if within one year from the date of completion of Work any of the Work is found to be defective, the Contractor shall correct it promptly upon receipt of Owner's written notice to do so. Correction of such conditions, whether discovered before or after completion of the Work shall be made at the sole cost of the Contractor. including the cost of uncovering and replacing all materials and Work furnished or pertorrned by other s and damaged by such removal or correction. 2. Owner's Duties. a. The Owner shall pay the Contractor for the performance of the Work the contract price, subject to the adjustments herein provided, as set forth on the following schedule: Payment Schedule: See Addend b. Understand that any changes, tampering, alterations or additions to any Rope Courses, Inc. element, course, event or written procedures without written permission from Ropes Courses, Inc. TERMINATES any affiliation with Ropes Courses, Inc. until an on - site inspection can be made. All costs of this inspection will be the responsibility of the Owner. c. The Owner agrees to a yearly technical inspection by a ropes course professional as defined by A.C.C.T., to adhere to all safety recommendations that follow that inspection and to all costs involved. 3. Basic Obligations. The Contractor shall provide and pay for all labor, incidental materials, construction equipment, tools, machinery, local transportation and other facilities and services necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work in a safe and workmanlike manner. 4. .Administration. a. The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety of, and shall provide all reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: (1 ) All employees to the Contractor or any sub contractor and all other persons who may be affected 2 thereby; All the Work and all materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off site, under the (2) p care. custody or control of the Contractor or any of his subcontractors; and (3) Other property on or off site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction. b. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws. ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of any public authority having j urisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss. He shall erect and maintain, as required by existin g conditions and progress of Work, all reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, including q posting danger signs warning against dan er si s and other warnin ainst hazards, promulgating safety regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent utilities. When the use or storage of explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment is necessary for the execution or the Work. the Contractor shall exercise the utmost care and shall carry on such activities under the supervision of the properly qualified personnel. 5. Contractor's Duties. The Contractor shall super-vise and direct the Work using his best skill and attention. He shall be solely responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for coordinating all portions of the Work under this Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible to the Owner for the acts and omissions of all his employees and all subcontractors, their ents and employees, and all other person performing any of the Work under a contract with the Contractor. The Contractor a$ P � shall comply with all la w s, regulations rules, ulations and orders of any public authority bearing on the performance of the Work. re 6. Removable of Debris. a. The Contra P ctor. at all times, shall keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by his operations. At the completion of the Work, he shall remove all of his waste materials and rubbish from and about the Property as well as all of his tools, construction equipment, machinery and leave the Work "broom clean" or its equivalent, except as otherwise specified. b. The Owner shall have the work site cleared of debris. trees, dead limb or other obstacles that could impede or slow Work prior to the start of Work. if the site is not cleared for Work to begin, the Contractor will clear the site and. charge the Owner at a rate of s 100.00 per hour. 7. insurance. Contractor shall provide s compensation all ide workmen' insurance covering its employees in amounts required to fulfill the terms of is contract and as p by provided b law. Contractor shall also provide public general liability insurance with limits not less than y $500.000.00 in the aggr e covering personal injury, bodily injury, death or property damage suffered by anyone other than g ate g P employees ❑ f Contractor during the course of and on the site of the operations covered by this Contract, and shall furnish Owner with a certificate of the insuran ce company issuing such insurance policies which certifies that the Contractor has the required coverages P an Y g in force at all relevant times. 8. Change Orders. The Contractor shall not commence work on any change orders or other modifications to the plans and specifications without the prior written consent of the Owner in each instance. If the Owner requests a change in the scope of the Work (an "Extra"), he shall request such changes in writing to the Contractor. Within five (5) days after such request, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner his written tined price bid for such Extra. If the Owner approves such bid, Contractor may begin work on such Extra. Contractor approved and agrees that all Extras must be roved in writing by Owner prior to the commencement of Work. No verbal instructions, authorizations or directions given iven b Owner or any of his employees, agents, contractors or consultants shall be binding upon Owner. Contractor must rely exclusively on Owner's written authorization ro proceed with any Extra. 9. Delays Caused by Materials Not Supplied by Contractor - Either Donated or Otherwise. of donated or otherwise The Contractor shall not be responsible for any construction delays caused by installation, delivery or quality acquired materials ed materials from erials not supplied by the Contractor. If construction delays are caused by donated or otherwise acquired source other than the Contractor, the Contractor will charge the Owner at a rate of S per day y of construction delay. OWNER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ • pa UNDERSTOOD THIS PARAGRAPH BY ITS INITIALS. nitial Here) 2of5 10. Delays Caused by Construction Equipment Not Supplied by Contractor 9 Either Donated or Otherwise. The Contractor shall not be responsible for any construction delays caused by construction equipment or the delivery of construction equipment not supplied by the Contractor. If construction delays are caused by donated or otherwise acquired construction equipment from a source other than the Contractor, the Contractor will charge the Owner at a rate of S 000.00, Per day of construction delay. BY: OWNER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ AND 1I. Training. The Contractor recommends that the Owner provide training by the Adventure Team for all staff and employees chosen by the Owner to operate or lead participants in using the completed Work. If the Owner chooses to not receive training from the Adventure Team, the Owner does so against the recommendation of Ropes Courses, Inc. and assumes all liability related to the operation and facilitation of the completed Work. OWNER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ AND CONTRACTOR: John D. Rigby Operational Manager TITLE: al Here) IN WITNESS HEREOF, the undersigned parties have hereunto set their ahnds the day and year first above - written. 3 of 5 DERSTOOD THIS PARAGRAPH BY ITS INITIALS. DERSTOOD THIS PARAGRAPH BY ITS SIGNATURE. Ropes Courses, Inc. S BY: TITLE: PRINT NAME; NAME: Loo g5 /5 TAX I.D. # 1 4 to t, ?: I FEDERAL OWNER MUST READ AND SIGN BELOW, IF APPLICABLE. The Owner hereby chooses NOT to purchase training for the use and facilitation of the completed Work against the recommendations of c Ropes Courses. Inc. and assumes all liability related to the operation and facilitation of the completed Work. DATE: THIS CONTRACT IS VOID IF NOT SIGNED AND RETURNED TO ROPES COURSES, IBC WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE ISSUED. ADDENDUM "A" Scope of Bid High Ropes Course This construction contract includes construction of a ten element high ropes course and zip line. The outer six elements will be constructed so that they can be used as both instructor six self belay. The course will be constructed in accordance with ACCT Installation Standards and will be built using all new materials. The course will be constructed on new Class 2 50 CCA Treated Poles. A full description tion of the course and elements can be found in the construction proposal. Zip Line zip both an individual element and as an exit to the high ropes course. The z :p line will serve as length and will attach to a Class 2 50 � CCA feet in len The cable will be approximately 250 to 300 g Treated pole. There will be a ladder exit, tw o wheel pulley and ladder platform provided. High Rop es and Zip Line Cost: $22,995000 Teams Course n elements. There will be four boxed in activity areas The teams course will consist of sixteen and two unboxed areas. The course will be co tion constructed in accordance with ACCT Installation will materials. A full description of the elements and Standards and w�11 be built using all new mat construction can be found in the construction proposal. ' Fence, The sixteen elements Include: (2) EIectr�c � Portholes, (2) Spiders Web, Giant's ' able Up and Over Beam, Adjustable Porthole, Thumb (set of � }, All Aboard set of 3 }, Adjust p . Traverse (PuIIey roes Wild Woosey, Triangle Walk, Nitro Crossing (with three different p }, . ' Traverse), TP. shuffles (Narrvw and Wide)e Traverse, Ra a for full Triangle Tra }, Multi -line Rope Watch Teams Course Cost: 17,485.00 Wood Chips The original ' It was decided at a later date to include n proposal r ips . 9 p . � sal included pine wood chips. deter ticks from the teams course s as fall protection and ground cover to d cedar wood chips p area. The individual prices are listed below. Teams Course Cost w /Cedar Chips: $19,395.00 4 of 5 ADDENDUM "A" Continued Additional Elements - Meat Grinder and Element Box If the Meat Grinder element is added back into the proposal, the cost of the element and the activity box around it would be $2100 *This price is not included in the total price of the proposal. Safety Equipment Safety equipment provided proposal a ui ment rovided with this osal includes enough equipment to outfit twelve 'p participants. A full description of the equipment is listed in the proposal. Safety Equipment Cost: $2970.00 Discount for Site Visit March 30, 1998. Site Visit Cost: $- 300.00 Total Price: $45,060.00** The total price does not include training. The training contract is separate from the construction contract. **The total price is based on Cedar Wood Chips being used for fall protection and ground cower. 5 of 8 ADDENDUM "B" Payment is � total The preferred payment method is 1010 of the tote rice to hold construction dates. This is price due a the signing of the contract and will guarantee the construction dates for the proposed include 50% of the remaining balance due 30 days construction. The remaining payments the remaining balance due upon completion and before the start of construction, 45% of the 9 remaining 5% due 30 days after completion of the project Total Price: 545,060.00 Construction dates are set for August 17 through September 4, 1998 The payment schedule is as follows: ° at signing 10% of the total construction price is due S g of the contract: $45O6OO ° days before construction: $20,277.00 ° the remaining construction price due 30 d Y �� Iv of � of construction: $19,26315 45% of remaining amount due upon completion om completion of construction: $1O1385 5% final payoff held for 30 days after c p 6 of 6 10 Element High Ropes Course Course Description Stillwater High School Construction Proposal The High Ropes Course described in this proposal is an eleven element, self -belay and instructor belay course *. With a self -belay course, the whole group (or the number of participants equal to the number of obstacles) is able to be on the course at the same time without the need for belayers on the ground. The instructor, or participant, belay course has one person at a time per element with multiple belayers on the ground. There are advantages to each course type depending on the program needs. A minimum of two staff are required for the self belay course; one staff member on the ground and one in the air. An instructor belay course can be run with one staff member. Having both options on a single course will be beneficial both in programing and staffing. * only the outside elements of the course will be instructor belay: Six Total. See course overhead view provided with this proposal. The course will be built on class 2 50' C.C.A. Treated utility poles and will have platforms s at eve ry pole. The platform base will be at 3042' from the ground. This creates a height perspective of about 35 -37' at eye level. The ro osed course will have seven entrances /exits. The entrances include one p p dangle duo element and six staple climbs. To enter the course, the instructors will have 9 p l� to place pole p lace removable ole ste s onto the poles in order to start the staple climb. The pole steps cover a distance of approximately ten to twelve feet. At the end of the ten to twelve feet, permanently mounted pole staples start and continue the remainder of the climb up the pole. When the course is not in use, the instructor simply removes the p p . pole steps from the pole making the course inaccessible. The dangle duo will have to po p p 9 . on. Rcl will provide the tied up when not in use to prevent use without supervision. be p p means to secure this element. All of the entrances will be instructor belay. The proposed course is also designed for future expansion. It is possible to add and entire lower level to the course or to add poles for more upper level obstacles. The advantage to add in g a lower level is that there is no need for any more and area. All construction and installation can be done on the existing course. Total estimated construction time for this high ropes course is ten (10) days. This nu tuber of days includes all travel time to and from Stillwater, MN. y Cost Outline Entrances/Exits (Seven Total) Six (6) Staple Climbs w /Removable Pole Steps Dangle Duo 10 Elements Postman's Walk Catwalk (Beam) Zip Line Tremor Bridge Wild Woosey Multi -Vine Traverse Hourglass Burma Bridge Cargo Net Small Beam (Element between Dangle Duo Poles) High Ropes Cost: $20,135.00'` 'Includes all materials, labor and installation. Installation Expenses Equipment ' the course is necessary for l of construction equipment for the installation of th The rental timely installation. The total cost includes both rental and delivery to site. Equipment Rental Cost: $1550.00 Meals and Lodging • days. Meals and lodging expense is figured The estimated construction time is ten X10} day will day per person for meals. There will be at $75.O0 per day for lodging and $2500 p y p p two workers on site for the proposed construction. Meals and Lodging Cost: $1 000.00 Mileage ' ted round-trip distance from Martin, MI is figured at 131 per mile. The estima p Mileage 9 to Stillwater, er MN is 500 miles. One round -trip will be required for the construction project. Mileage Cost: $310.00 Total high Ropes Course Cost: $22,995,00 *includes all materials, labor, installation and expenses. 16 Element Teams and Low Ropes Course Description Stillwater High School Construction Proposal The ro osed course will consist of 16 different elements spread throughout five to six p p different areas. The cost outline below lists the elements and there locations within the five to six areas. Some of the course structures will be used for multiple elements. For these, the obstacles will be removable and will come with there own storage bag. This is a cost effective way of providing a larger variety of challenges at a lower cost. RC1 has ro osed that there be four* areas boxed in with treated landscaping timbers. p p These boxes will serve two purposes: to act as a fall safety area for all participants and to create an aesthetically p 9 leasin area for the surrounding neighbors. RCI requires his as fall safety protection around all teams and low ropes wood chips tY elements. RCI will p re use cedar wood chips � s at the request of Stillwater H.S. The boxes will prevent the erosion of the wood chipped area around the elements. The boxes are not a necessary option proposal, i n of the osal however, RC! recommends their use in the course. There is a p section in the proposal that addresses the cost difference without the boxes listed in the proposal. *The whale watch, T.P. Shuffle and Portable elements will not be constructed within boxes. events using treated lumber will have sanded and routed surfaces to prevent All teams e 9 slivers or injuries participants. . ries to artici ants. Those obstacles using poles will have all bolts ends g cut off flush and guy all down u cables marked with yellow down guy covers. The poles used will be new C.C.A. treated poles. The design ofthe course was developed with both land area and separation of events course layout consists of five boxed in areas and two non-boxed areas. in mind. The y The boxed in areas have a number of different element options, some with up to five. This will allow for two different groups s to be working on the same element at the same time at different locations. Cost Outline Course Layout and 16 Elements Area #1 (One Structure with Multiple Elements) Electric Fence Porthole Giant's Thumb (Set of Two, Two different heights) Area #2 (One Structure with Multiple Elements) Adjustable Up and Over Beam Area #3 (One Structure with Multiple Elements) Spiders Web Electric Fence Nitro Crossing (with three different ropes) Area #4 Wild Woosey Additional Elements (Not boxed) (2) T.P. Shuffle (Narrow and Wide) Whale Watch d Low Ropes Course Cost: $18,295.00* I Teams and all labor, materials and installation. Spiders Web Alt Aboards (set of three) Adjustable Porthole Porthole Triangle Traverse wl Multiple Events • Pulley Walk 1 Multi -vine Traverse • Rope for Full Triangle Traverse **Elements eliminated from the proposal 5/22198: Meat Grinder (and element box), g, Incomplete Maze, Swamp Crossin lncom lete Bridge, Australian Trolley. * ** Cedar Wood Chips will be used instead of pine. The original proposal included pine wood chips. The cost of cedar chips is twice that of pine. Installation Expenses* Meals and Lodging . time is twelve (11) days. Meals and lodging expense is ne estimated construction t� The per person for meals. There per day p figured at $75.00 p Y for lodging and $25.00 per day p will be two workers on site for the proposed construction. Meals and Lodging Cost: $1100.00 ' Expenses have been eliminated from the teams Equipment and Delivery �'xp Tate Mileage, course proposal. Total Teams and Low Ropes s Course Cost: $19,395.00 *Includes all materials, labor, Installation and expenses. Stillwater High School Safety Equipment Proposal This enou h ro osal will include safety equipment to run twelve participants on the p A 9 tY a � High Ropes Course and two participants on the Climbing Wall. High Ropes Safety Equipment (12) Harnesses* Yates - Alpine Instructional Seat Harness $ 720.00 (12) Helmets -Blue Water or Elderid Climbing Helmets $ 900.00 (12) Sets Sling Lines - RCI Self Belay Sling Lines $540.00 (3) Belay Ropes - 100' Static Climbing Rope $ 300.00 (6) Pulleys - RSI 3/8" Cable Pulley $ 360.00 (6) Belay Tubes - RSI Shear Reduction Tube $ 150.00 Total High Ropes Safety Equipment Cost: 52970.00 *Note: Yates Full Body Harnesses are available instead of the seat harnesses. These harnesses meet all ANSI and OSHA standards for fall protection. The harness cost is $13500 each. Stillwater High Schoo HIGH ROPES COURSE, ZIPLINE CLIMBING TOWER TEAMS and LOW ROPES COURSE PROPOSAL April Z0, 1998 o' P.O. Box 259 1.34.4 12th. St. Martin, MI 49070 616 -672 -9173 21 Element Teams and Low Ropes Course Description Stillwater High School Construction Proposal (Preliminary) The proposed course will consist of 20 different elements spread throughout seven different areas. The cost outline below lists the elements and there locations within the six. areas. Some of the course structures will be used for multiple elements. For these, the obstacles will be removable and will come with there own storage bag. This is a cost effective way of providing a larger variety of challenges at a lower cost. RCI has proposed that there be five* areas boxed in with treated landscaping timbers. These boxes will serve two purposes: to act as a fall safety area for all participants and to create an aesthetically pleasing area for the surrounding neighbors. RCI requires wood chips as fall safety protection around all teams and low ropes elements. The boxes will prevent the erosion of the wood chipped area around the elements. The boxes are not a necessary option of the proposal, however, RCI recommends their use in the course. There is a section in the proposal that addresses the cost difference without the boxes listed in the proposal. *The whale watch, T.P. Shuffle and Portable elements will not be constructed within boxes. All teams events using treated lumber will have sanded and routed surfaces to prevent slivers or injuries to participants. Those obstacles using poles will have all bolts ends cut off flush and all down guy cables marked with yellow down guy covers. The poles used will be new C.C.A. treated poles. The design of the course was developed with both land area and separation of events in mind. The course layout consists of five boxed in areas and two non -boxed areas. The boxed in areas have a number of different element options, some with up to five. This will allow for two different groups to be working on the same element at the same time at different locations. Please keep in mind that this is only a proposal and that the layout is still open to change. This proposal was put together based an the information and ideas gathered during the site visit March 30, 1998. Cost Outline Course Layout and 21 Elements Area #1 (One Structure with Multiple Elements) Electric Fence Porthole Spiders Web Giant's Thumb (Set of Two, Two different heights) All Aboards (set of three) Area #2 (One Structure with Multiple Elements) Adjustable Up and Over Beam Adjustable Porthole Area #3 Adjustable Meat Grinder Area #4 (One Structure with Multiple Elements) Spiders Web Electric Fence Nitro Crossing (with three different ropes) Area #5 Wild Woosey Additional Elements (Not boxed) Blind Maze (2) T.P. Shuffle (Narrow and Wide) Whale Watch Porthole Triangle Traverse w/ Multiple Events • Pulley Walk • Multi-vine Traverse • Rope for Full Triangle Traverse Portable Elements Incomplete Bridge Australian Trolley (Articulating) Swamp Crossing Teams and Low Ropes Course Cost: $20,785.00* *Includes all labor, materials and installation. Installation Expenses Equipment The rental of construction equipment for the installation of the course is necessary for timely installation. The total cost includes both rental elivery to site. Equipment Rental , ost: $700.00 Meals and Lodging The estimated construction time is twelve (12) days. Meals and lodging expense is figured at $75.00 per day for lodging and $25.00 per day per person for meals. There will be two workers on site for the proposed construction. Mileage Meals and Lodging Cost: $1200.00 Mileage is figured at $.31 per mile. The estimated round -trip distance from Martin, MI to Stillwater, MN is 1000 miles. One round -trip will be required for the construction project. Mileage Cost: $310.00 Total Teams and Low Ropes Course Cost: $22,995.00* *includes all materials, labor, installation and expenses. �-- Options Available If Boxes Are NOT Used. RCI recommends the use of the boxes around the elements, however, if you decide that these boxes are not a necessary option, RCI has provided for alternatives below. Alternative #1 Climbing Tower - One sided pole structure 8' X 30'. Alternative #2 Up and Over Wall (with deck and railing) Australian Trolley (Articulating) All Aboards (Set of Three) The addition of either Alternative #1 or #2 is possible if the boxes are not used in the proposed course. Other alternatives may be open to discussion as well. These alternatives are not meant to steer you away from using the boxes. They are simply another option. qMiteAk .�J 0 LLI B Lam' � V I tri u fif vi) r = w Q as 0 0 Q 0 c Qj Q 0 0 o Q) v � a3 V 0 0 • -t? "i711,444, • rF rre.vv •! �^V( • •:•ri • k u w V a Z QJ w w c U u w Q E L_ v L U.1 LU LL CO . 0 (f} D U) • cr c u 0 0 Q Q ll (1) 0 4 a 0) o � v L. v v L QJ a •u rJ 0 a) 0 > 0 (.4 LU (I) U t u - 1; N w o < b-1 LLI Ihtj v) v-) cx D te) sitr) f� S v) m w o < 0 Q1 2 v L U] o 0) C CD C) ro a 'C3 a. t a UD • � Q .> 0 LU tj 5: '4 tz Le) �. Q 2 5 r " ) _ o c 0 — ct.) Q.) ( Q! 0 0 ti 0 CD aJ CO , �j 0_ V Q, f a.) EL ci p 0 O ti CD v c jr w 00 Q ` Ems, ..pu'r?". ▪ (../1 7) 4,1 0 43 Lt.. 0 < VI w. E }; a) 0 E 0 u c V'1 W LLJ LL Cu 0 L. 4J - a c r -o v TD u v ro Q Q) 4 0 4 ( • 0 '- u 0 L) 0 0 Q3 0 U3 E v 3 0 T. cd ✓ 2 D 0) 0 0 (es 0) as ACS U E U 0 CCS v E 0 cn _v U C!3 0 0 v 0 3- t;„- a a c v E o L'7 u 2 Z 4J u cis (4) L Q - ° a u L a T.3 73 L (G 0 4- a v L L ) c - L v 4 5 tL • E D o • 4---1 -""' 0) Ca LLI 0 0 v 0 > 0 M v a (11 UQ Eif o < '6 � J N PI' 0 cn c 0 c (u° 5.... Le) o c v Q.) 2. ✓ 0 • E u - 4J • r D._ c 10 Element High Ropes Course Course Description Stillwater Nigh School Construction Proposal (Preliminary) The High Ropes Course described in this proposal is an eleven element, self -belay and instructor belay course *. With a self -belay course, the whole group (or the number of participants equal to the number of obstacles) is able to be on the course at the same time without the need for belayers on the ground. The instructor, or participant, belay course has one person at a time per element with multiple belayers on the ground. There are advantages to each course type depending on the program needs. A minimum of two staff are required for the self belay course; one staff member on the ground and one in the air. An instructor belay course can be run with one staff member. Having both options on a single course will be beneficial both in programing and staffing. * Only the outside elements of the course will be instructor belay: Six Total. See course overhead view provided with this proposal= The course will be built on Class 2 50' C.C.A. Treated utility poles and will have platforms pole. p latforms at eve ole. The platform base will be at 30 -32' from the ground. This creates a height perspective of about 35-37' at eye level. The proposed course will have seven entrances /exits. The entrances include one dangle duo element and six staple climbs. To enter the course, the instructors will have to p lace removable pole steps onto the poles in order to start the staple climb. The pole steps cover a distance of approximately ten to twelve feet. At the end of the ten to twelve feet, p ermanently mounted pole staples start and continue the remainder of the climb u p the pole. When the course is not in use, the instructor simply removes the pole steps from the pole making the course inaccessible. The dangle duo will have to be tied up when not in use to prevent use without supervision. RCI will provide the p means to secure this element. All of the entrances will be instructor belay. The r0 osed course is also designed for future expansion. It is possible to add and p p entire lower level to the course or to add poles for more upper level obstacles. The advantage to adding a lower level is that there is no need for any more land area. Alt g construction and installation can be done on the existing course. Total estimated construction time for this high ropes course is ten (10) days. This number of days includes all travel time to and from Stillwater, MN. This p r0 osal is a preliminary proposal for the course construction. The numbers p p between this proposal and the final should not change unless there are some new design or element options that were not considered during the making of the preliminary p proposal. There is quite a bit of flexibility with many options available. This proposal p was ut together with ideas and needs based on the meeting March 30, 1 098. p 9 Cost Outline Entrances /Exits (Seven Total) Six (6) Staple Climbs w /Removable Pole Steps Dangle Duo 10 Elements High Ropes Cost: $20,135.00* *Includes all materials, labor and installation. Meals and Lodging Cost: $1000.00 Mileage Cost: $310.00 Postman's Walk Tremor Bridge Wild Woosey Multi -Vine Traverse Catwalk (Beam) Hourglass Hour lass Burma Bridge Cargo Net (Beam) Zip Line Small Beam (Element between Dangle Duo Poles) Installation Expenses Equipment construction equipment for the installation of the course The rental of c is necessary for timel y installation. The total cost includes both rental and delivery to site. Equipment Rental Cost: $1550.00 Meals and Lodging construction time is ten (10) da s. Meals and lodging expense is figured The estmated constru days. at $75.00 per day lodging per lod in and $25.00 er day per person for meals. There will be two workers on site for the proposed construction. Mileage er mile. The estimated round-trip distance from Martin, Mi Mlleage is figured at $.31 per to Stillwater MN is 500 miles. One round -trip will be required for the construction , project. Total High Rv es Course Cost: $22,995.00 *Includes all materials, labor, installation and expenses. b • W O EX O W 0 U �- v t2. C71 I W 0 z z W w 0 1- w w 0 w 3S82AVWl 2Nf1 1±1f1w CD • w 0 w a2 rr3 v E 0 0 >-, m 0) - tin ai 0 Stillwater High School Safety Equipment Proposal (Preliminary) This proposal will include enough safety equipment to run twelve participants on the High Ropes Course and two participants on the Climbing Wall. High Ropes Safety Equipment (12) Harnesses* -Yates Alpine Instructional Seat Harness $ 720.00 (12) Helmets - Blue Water or Elderid Climbing Helmets $ 900.00 (12) Sets Sting Lines - RCI Self Belay Sling Lines $ 540.00 (3) Belay Ropes - 100' Static Climbing Rope $ 300.00 (6) Pulleys - RSI 3/8" Cable Pulley $ 360.00 (6) Belay Tubes - RSI Shear Reduction Tube $ 150.00 Total High Ropes Safety Equipment Cost: $2970000 Indoor Climbing Wall Rock Holds and Safety Equipment (6) Harnesses* Yates - Alpine Instructional Seat Harness $ 720.00 (2) Belay Ropes - 100' Static Climbing Rope $ 200.00 (2) Helmets - Blue Water or Elderid Climbing Helmets $ 150.00 (9) Combo Rock Hold Sets w /bolts $1050.00 Total Climbing Wall Equipment Costa $2120.00 Yates Full Body Harnesses are available instead of the seat harnesses. These *Note: y harnesses meet all ANSI and OSHA standards for fall protection. The harness cost is $1 35.00 each. Stillwater High School Construction Proposal (Preliminary) Combined Construction -Teams Course and High Ropes Course The construction of both courses together will create savings in installation expenses and in material delivery expense. The cost savings breakdown is as follows: Teams Course Pole delivery Two Nights Lodging /Meal Expense Equipment Rental Expense Mileage Expense $ $200.G0 X700.00 $310.00 Construction Savings $1710M0 Training Savings $1225M0 Total Savings $2935.00 • fi „�': 4 • . .+� ' ma y ,, ; w'.fa'.�.0 7 A� -rS }. r po •.x .255 /544 /. H. mar i»l mil 49070 phone (616) 685 -3025 phone (888) 212 -2472 Stillwater High School Low Ropes, Teams Course and Climbing Wall Training Proposal The training for the proposed Teams Course, Low Ropes Course and Climbing Wall � p p is 32 hours in length, or four eight hour days. The training includes all training materials and manuals and can include up to eight people. The trainin g itself covers all necessary information regarding participant safety, spotting techniques, course inspection, wall belay techniques and general operation. p 9 q This is a comprehensive training including individual testing and certification through p g the Adventure Team. All certified participants will receive a certificate to be kept on file b y the facility. These certificates are good for one year from the date of � completion. Each trained artici p ant will also receive the RCI /Adventure Team Newsletter. The p p newsletter contains an y new training information, near misses and general information around the industry. It will also list any new workshops or trainings available through the Adventure Team which may be of benefit to your facility. Cost Outline 21 Element Teams and Low Ropes Course, Climbing Wall Training Trainin g for the Low Ropes Course,Teams Course and Climbing Wall is thirty two (32) g hours in length, or four days. This training cost includes all manuals and training up eight p rainin materials for u to ei ht eople. Two additional people can be added to the training person. The maximum number of people able to be trained g for per p in this training is ten (10 ). Training Cost: $3000.00* (includes materials and training for up to eight participants.) fax (616) 685 -7W 5 email ateam @net- link.net Training Expenses Meals and Lodging The estimated training time is four (4) days. Meals and lodging expense is figured at $75.00 per day for lodging and $25.00 per day per person for meals. There will be one trainer on site for the proposed training. One extra night of lodging will be required for the day of arrival. Travel Meals and Lodging Cost: $475.00 Travel Expense is estimated for one round-trip airline ticket from Grand Rapids to Minneapolis and car rental for three days. Travel Cost: $500.00 Teams and Low Ropes Course Cost: $3975M0* (Includes all training, materials, certification and expenses.) .i �� .. }'• fr ..e . .. x: viii :. f. :1' ' . �o x 255 /544 22M �t r� rti� mi 49070 Cost Outline 10 Element High Ropes Course Stillwater High School High Ropes Course Training Proposal The training proposed for the osed High Ropes Course is 48 hours in length, or six eight p hour days. The zip line is one full day of training. The training includes all training materials and manuals and can include up to eight people. The trainin g itself covers all necessary information regarding participant safety, course g inspection and general operation. This is a comprehensive training including p individual testin g and certification through the Adventure Team. All certified participants ants will receive a certificate to be kept on file by the facility. These certificates are good for one year from the date of completion. Each trained artici ant will also receive the RCI /Adventure Team Newsletter. The p p newsletter contains any new training information, near misses and general information around the industry. It will also list any new workshops or trainings ry available through the Adventure Team which may be of benefit to your facility. Training Trainin g g for the High Rop es Course is forty eight (48) hours in length, or six days. This trainin g cost includes all manuals and training materials for up to eight people. Two additional eo le can be added to the training for $35.00 per person. The p p maximum number of people able to be trained in this training is ten (10). Training Cost: $4500.00* (Includes materials and training for up to eight participants.) phone (616) 685 -3025 phone (888) 212 -2472 fax (616) 685 -7015 email ateam @net- link.net Tra Expenses Meals and Lodging The estimated training time is six (6) days. Meals and lodging expense is figured at $75.00 per day for lodging and $25.00 per day per person for meals. There will be one trainer on site for the proposed training. One extra night of lodging will be required for the day of arrival. Travel Meals and Lodging Cost: $675.00 Travel Expense is estimated for one round -trip airline ticket from Grand Rapids to Minneapolis and car rental for six days. Travel Cost: $600.00 Teams and Low Ropes Course Cost: $5775.00* (Includes all training, materials, certification and expenses.) re p.� box 25.5 /544QJis1 mi 49070 phone (616) 685 -3025 phone (888) 212 -2472 Stillwater High School Combination Training Proposal The training for the proposed High Ropes Course, Teams and Low Ropes Course, and Climbing Wall together is 72 hours in length, or nine days. By doing all of the training at the same time, one day of general information can be eliminatied. The training includes all training materials and manuals and can include up to eight people. The training itself covers all necessary information regarding participant safety, course inspections, belay techniques, spotting techiniques, and general operation. This is a comprehensive training including individual testing and certification through the Adventure Team. Alt certified participants will receive a certificate to be kept on file by the facility. These certificates are good for one year from the date of completion. Each trained participant will also receive the RCI /Adventure Team Newsletter. The newsletter contains any new training information, near misses and general information around the industry. It will also list any new workshops or trainings available through the Adventure Team which may be of benefit to your facility. Cost Outline High Ropes, Low Ropes, Teams and Climbing Wall Training Trainin g for the facility is seventy (72) hours in length or nine days. This training cost includes all manuals and training materials for up to eight people. Two additional people can be added to the training for $35.00 per person. The maximum number of people able to be trained in this training is ten ( Training Cost: $6750.00 (Includes materials and training for up to eight participants.) fax (616) 685 -7015 email ateam @net- llnk.net Training Expenses Meals and Lodging The estimated training time is nine (9) day. Meals and lodging expense is figured at $75.00 per day for lodging and $25.00 per day per person for meals. There will be one trainer on site for the proposed training. One extra night of lodging will be required for the day of arrival. Travel Meals and Lodging Cost: $975.00* *If training is stopped for the weekend, an additional two days of expenses will be required at $100 per day. Travel Expense is estimated for one round -trip airline ticket from Grand Rapids to Minneapolis and car rental for nine days. Travel Cost: $800.00 Teams and Low Ropes Course Cost: $8525.00 (Includes all training, materials, certification and expenses.)