Response to Questions Received for the Reinventing Playland Park for the 21st Century RFP
This document represents answers to all written questions received as of the October 27, 2010 submission deadline for questions regarding the Reinventing Playland Park for the 21st Century Request for Proposals. Because of the thorough and extensive questions received, the deadline to release this comprehensive response was extended to December 17, 2010 from the original November 17 deadline.
All answers are as complete as possible and contain information available to the county responsive to the particular question. Many parties have asked similar questions, therefore, the document is broken down into distinct categories, with questions in black and answers in red. Due to the volume of materials in certain responses, many of the answers provide links to documentation, detailed information or websites. Additionally, responses may not include data for all years requested; for consistency and because of archived or difficult to find documents, any request for 10 years worth of data are presented as 2005-2010 where available. In some instances it is suggested that interested proposers make an appointment to view documents in person because of their size or scope.
Some answers to questions reference or paraphrase sections of the Westchester County Charter. The entire charter can be accessed at http://ecode360.com/?custId=WE0640. Other answers may reference or paraphrase sections of the RFP which can be accessed at www.westchestergov.com/rfp .
Please note that the submission deadline for proposals had been extended by one month because of the question and answer extension referenced above. The deadline for formal proposals is now the end of the business day on Thursday, March 10, 2011.
1 ATTENDANCE, PER CAPS
May we have attendance figures for each year from 2000 to 2009? See below May we have attendance and revenue figures for beach, pool and ice casino from 2000‐ 2009? See below Attendance figures for the last five years broken down by Playland Park, Pool, Beach, Ice Casino. See below What are the per capita spending figures and how have they varied from year to year? See below What is the breakdown per cap number per person (average dollars spent in the park and on what)? Daily and annual per capita revenues and expenses for the last five years broken down by Playland Park, Pool, Beach and Ice Casino. Also, if available, by ride, game and concession. See below
Go to PL RFP Attendance, Per Caps 2005‐2010
BUDGET (OPERATING)
Please provide access to Playland's financial data/documents/links: income statement, balance sheet, flow of funds. See below May we have copies of the expense and revenue budgets, including the cost of utilities from the year 2000 to 2009? See below Full set of books for the park operation for the past 5 years. See below Please provide a detailed income and expense breakdown of Playland Parks’ financial performance over the last 10 years. The breakdown should include the annual gross receipts, broken down by category such as admissions, parking, concession agreements, ice casino, etc. It should also include a detailed listing of expenses which should include a breakdown of the labor expense and all operating categories. See below Details and breakdown of 2010 revenues from Pool, Beach, Ice Casino and Park. See below What percentage of the expense budget is repaid to the County for services supplied by other Departments? See below Any additional information applicable to operating expenses set forth in the 2010 budget for Playland, in particular Inter‐Departmental Charges. See below
2 Please indicate, in the expense budgets, if monies from any line item were diverted for other uses and the dollar amounts involved. See below Detailed utility operating cost information (water, sewer, propane, natural gas, electric and telecommunications). See below What is the annual maintenance budget? See below
Go to PL RFP Operating Budget Detail 2005‐2010
Information on the Playland Trust. The Trust is for funding for entertainment, promotions and projects at Playland Park by both corporate and individual sponsors. Do you make profit in the off season if so how? Playland operates twelve months a year with two seasons – the amusement park and beach and pool from May through September and the Ice Casino from September to April. The Ice Casino typically comes close to breaking even. Is there a tax or charge on each ticket going to the county? If so, how much per ticket? There is no tax on admissions or fun cards.
PERSONNEL
May we have an analysis of park staffing for each of the ten years requested (2000 – 2009)? Go to PL RFP Park Staffing 2005‐2010
Organizational chart of all positions (including direct employees and 3rd party contractors/lessees) Go to the following links. PL RFP Amusement Park Org Chart Titles 2010 PL RFP Beach Pool Org Chart Titles 2010 PL RFP Ice Casino Org Chart Titles 2010.
Concessions are not included in org charts but are expected to follow all park rules and regulations and are overseen by park management.
Detailed employee salary and benefit costs. Go to PL RFP Employee and Union Affiliate 2010 Are you using a payroll service or is it in house. Payroll services are performed in‐house.
3 Which employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements? What are the terms of the existing CBAs? See below Copy of all current union contracts See below
Go to the following links. PL RFP CSEA9200 Agreement 2006‐2011 PL RFP Teamster Legislation 2006‐2008
What future is contemplated for the current amusement park staff after a successful proposer is designated? See below Can respondents replace union workers with non‐union workers? See below
It depends upon the nature of the proposal. As noted on page 13 of the RFP, operations at Playland Park are currently undertaken by unionized County workers. If a proposer chooses to continue use of the Amusement Park or current park related activities on site and a proposal includes provisions to replace any existing County workers exclusively performing these jobs, under NYS law, the union may challenge the legality of that contract between the County and the vendor, and if the challenge is successful, the court may void the contract causing the County to incur significant costs associated with the replacement of this workforce. These costs would be factored into the County’s analysis of the proposal.
What requirements, if any, are there to use union workers for outside work? See below If union work is required, what is the scope (e.g., union work required to install a new ride, but not to lay carpeting)? See below
There is no requirement that proposers utilize union workers for functions that are currently being performed by non‐County personnel. For current union workers please see response to above question. However, the County does require that the New York State prevailing wage be paid to eligible workers.
4 BONDS, DEBT
What debt, if any, encumbers the property /assets of Playland? Property/assets are financed through General Obligation Bonds issued by the County. These instruments are backed by the full faith and credit of Westchester County.
Full debt service information for the park, should someone take over operations. See below Details and breakdown by bond issue of all debt service that is currently part of the Playland annual budget. See below For each debt instrument, if any, please note the signing date, use of proceeds, maturity date, amortization schedule, interest rate, lien priority (none exist) and any other relevant information. See below What is the cost per annum of the County’s GO and other bonds and the related projects? See below
Go to the following links. PL RFP Amortization by Project PL RFP Bond Issue Containing Playland PL RFP Debt by Bond Issues PL RFP Debt Service by Pay Date PL RFP Debt Service by Project PL RFP Debt Service by Year
5 CAPITAL PROJECTS
What are the definitions of facilities capital vs. project capital (i.e., operating expenses vs. capital expenditures)? See below What types of expenditures are capitalized? See below
Capital projects are for the improvement and preservation of existing facilities and their assets or for the purchase of equipment that meets a public service demand. The result of a typical capital project is 20 years of use. The cost of a capital project exceeds $100,000. According to Section 167.11 of the laws of Westchester County, a Capital Project is defined as: A) Any physical public betterment or improvement or any preliminary studies and surveys relative thereto; B)The acquisition of property of a permanent nature; C)The purchase of equipment for any public improvement or betterment when first erected or acquired.
Please provide a listing of capital improvements, including dollars expended, over the last 10 years. See below Please list capital investments that have been made in the past five years (project, dollar amount, source of financing etc.)? See below
Go to PL RFP Capital Expenses 2005‐2010
What are the forthcoming capital projects and schedule? See below What future capital projects, if any, are currently contemplated? See below Copy of long‐term schedule for maintenance and capital projects. See below The potential future capital investment for the park? See below What capital projects are contemplated for the beach and Ice Casino? See below
Go to link below for 2011 Proposed Capital. Playland section begins on Page 96. http://www3.westchestergov.com/images/stories/budget/2011/2011ProposedCapital_Sectio nC2.pdf
What is the permit/approval process on future capital investment at Playland by a developer? Interested parties are encouraged to seek the guidance of an attorney to research any local, state or federal processes that may be needed beyond what is outlined in the RFP.
6 How would they affect the successful proposer? Any affect on a proposer will be based upon what is proposed. Are there improvements mandated for the coming year? 2 years? 5 years? There are no mandated improvements. Who decides which projects to pursue and when to pursue them? The procedure for approval of “capital projects” is set forth in Chapter 167 of the Laws of Westchester County. It includes furnishing estimates of capital projects to the Budget Director and a report by the County Planning Board with recommendations in regard to the physical planning aspects of such proposed capital projects. There is a statutorily defined Capital Projects Committee, which each year prepares a Capital Plan for the ensuing five years. Capital projects are included in the proposed annual budget submitted by the Administration for adoption by the County Board of Legislators. What is the status of the pool and its capital project? It is planned to be defunded in the County Executive’s proposed 2011 Capital Budget. What codes, ordinances, and building restrictions apply (e.g., is there a max permitted structure or ride height)? Proposers should address this issue with their own legal counsel. What is expected from the successful proposer in terms of capital improvements? To be determined based upon Proposal. Please note Page 7 of the RFP re: Utilities and Infrastructure Maintenance.
7 CLAIMS, INSURANCE
Full list of claims major and minor. See below Please describe the status of any pending, threatened, completed, or settled legal actions related to onsite fatalities. See below Settlement amounts/terms (including any ongoing obligations)? Case numbers? See below Details of any pending or threatened litigation against Playland. See below Please provide us with the accident/loss history over the last 10 years. See below Annual legal costs. See below
Go to the following links. PL RFP Open Claims Loss Schedule PL RFP Closed Settled Claims Loss Schedule
What is the incident (accident) frequency per ride and location? Available documents may be viewed in person by appointment with Westchester County Parks. Requests must be made at RFP‐[email protected] Would you supply, to whatever extent it may exist, a list of outstanding building code and OSHA violations? None exist at this time. List of any existing state, local and federal work place problems (e.g., citations, arbitrations, recommendations, stoppages and/or investigations)? None exist at this time. Name of current insurance provider and the parks rating at this time if known. Playland is covered under the County’s self funded Casualty and Liability program. Annual insurance costs and details on limits and deductibles. Currently the County maintains property insurance through NYMIR, which is rated by Best Financial as “A‐1”, at an approximate cost to the park of $55,000; it is written on a replacement cost basis, subject to the county’s over all deductible of $250,000.In addition, the Carousel and antique organ are insured separately under a fine arts policy costing approximately $15,000, issued by Peerless Insurance, which is rated by Best Financial as “A.” Are legal issues handled in‐house, by the county, by an outside firm, by insurance carrier, or other? A combination of all of the above is used at this time.
8 CONCESSIONS, AGREEMENTS
Can we get copies or a summary of the concessions agreements (including the restaurant) currently in place with the County for Playland Park? We are most interested in the financial terms and duration. See below List of all outside vendors and cost for them. See below Copy of all contracts and leases. See below What percentage of gross revenue is remitted to Playland for each leased food location, merchandise outlet, game, and ride? See below Payments for last five years or for length of contract. See below
Go to links below to agreements.
Note: Agreements expiring in 2010 may be renewed for one year (2011) as RFP process continues.
Note: Page 13 of the RFP lists just a few agreements under Outstanding Licenses as part of the Additional Considerations for the county’s Cost Benefit Analysis of Proposal section. The links below represent a full list of outstanding licenses.
PL RFP Advertising Consultant Agreement PL RFP Arcade (Boardwalk) Agreement PL RFP Arcade (Ice Casino) Agreement PL RFP Arcades (Park ‐ 2) Agreement PL RFP Body Art Agreement PL RFP Caricaturist Agreement PL RFP Core Cashless Agreement PL RFP Cotton Candy Agreement PL RFP Entertainment Agreement PL RFP Fireworks Agreement PL RFP Food (Boardwalk) Agreement PL RFP Food (Ice Casino) Agreement PL RFP Food (Park) Agreement PL RFP Food (Pool) Agreement PL RFP Game (High Striker) Agreement PL RFP Game (Ice Casino) Agreement PL RFP Game of Skill (1) Agreement PL RFP Games of Skill (2) and DragonWear Agreement PL RFP Games of Skill (3) Agreement PL RFP Games of Skill (9) Agreement PL RFP Haunted Attraction Agreement
9 PL RFP Lake Boating Agreement PL RFP Lockers Agreement PL RFP Manhattanville College (Ice Casino) Agreement PL RFP Music Service Agreement PL RFP Pier Restaurant Agreement PL RFP Ride (Flying Witch) Agreement PL RFP Ride (Sky Flyer) Agreement PL RFP Ride (Starship) Agreement PL RFP Ride (Thunderbolt) Agreement PL RFP Ride (Zombie Castle) Agreement PL RFP Soda Agreement PL RFP Sound Services Agreement PL RFP Souvenirs Agreement PL RFP Spray Art Agreement PL RFP Sweet Shop Agreement
How does the cash control function work? Do customers pay lessees who then remit a percentage to Playland? Concessions Using Point of Sale ‐ County retains cash and credit card revenue. Concessions are reimbursed weekly for sales from prior week via electronic transfer. They then pay monthly license fees via check. Concessions Not Using Point of Sale ‐ Concessions retain all revenue and pay required monthly license fees via check.
Information on management of contracts and any audits/investigations that may have taken place in the last five years. Go to PL RFP Concession Audited Statements 2009.pdf
What is the lead time for purchasing, designing, and shipping merchandise? See below How much stock is on hand for games, food, souvenirs so on? How much is on order for coming year, at what price. See below Does Playland use favored suppliers? If so, who are they and are there any long‐term contracts in place with these suppliers? See below What percentage of gaming throws are winners? See below
These inquiries are the responsibility and business of licensed concessions.
10 Are you renting out space for venders? Is food service under the control of the park or is it vendors? (All or part)
Rental of space is part of concession agreements. Food is provided by vendors (see links to concession agreements earlier in section). Vendors are required to abide by established park rules and regulations.
List of all major equipment owned leased See links to agreements earlier in this section.
Number of food service outlets in the park See below How many food, game and merchandise locations? See below
Go to PL RFP Playland Concession List.pdf
How many different products or menus are offered at these locations? Vary by concession agreement and year.
11 MAINTENANCE, RIDES
• Full list of equipment owned by the park to include all rolling stock, major tools, so on. Go to PL RFP Equipment List • Is Playland compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act? If not, what would be the cost of bringing Playland into compliance? Park renovations completed after the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted are in compliance.
• List of outside consultants used on ride equipment (e.g., outside inspectors, manufactures’ reps, other). See below • Copy of annual maintenance plan for all aspects of Playland. See below
Go to PL RFP Maintenance Plan
• Copies of inspection reports for all rides. Go to PL RFP Ride Inspection Forms • Detailed photo of all rides, inside and out. Go to www.ryeplayland.org • Name of the newest ride placed in the park. The Music Express and the YoYo opened at Playland in 2008. • Name of the oldest ride in the park. There are seven historic rides, the oldest is the Grand Carousel that dates back prior to Playland and was housed in a park in Connecticut. It premiered when Playland opened in 1928 as did the Derby Racer, Main Whip, Ye Old Mill, Kiddy Coaster and Kiddy Carousel. The Dragon Coaster opened in 1929.
• List of all rides and details on what is owned, leased or franchised. See below • List of who operates which rides, especially equipment (Playland employees, contractors, lessees, other). See below • Name and ID number of each ride in the park. See below
Go to the following links. PL RFP Ride Ownership and Operation PL RFP Big Park Rides PL RFP Kiddy Rides
12 • Full list of all ride records, breakdowns, parts ordered and on hand, parts made for outdated equipment so on. See below • Copy of all manufacturers’ bulletins and status report on compliance. See below Available documents may be viewed in person by appointment with Westchester County Parks. Requests must be made at [email protected]
13 MARKETING
• What is the advertising budget, and do you use a service (PR Company) or is it in house. See below • What is the budget for the coming year? Last year? See below • Are outside firms utilized? Please provide copies of contracts and details on fees. See below
Go to the following links. PL RFP Advertising Consultant Agreement PL RFP Operating Budget Detail 2005-2010
• Please provide details, including total costs, on what types of advertising and marketing efforts have been employed in the past and are currently employed. Go to PL RFP Advertising 2010
• Provide demographic data, website key performance indicators, marketing plan. See below • Please provide any demographic research and/or recreation user surveys that were conducted in the past. See below
Go to the following links. PL RFP InPark Survey 2008 PL RFP OnLine Survey 2009
• What is the average number of bad weather days per year? Weather impact days vary by season. In 2009 35% of the season was impacted by weather while the impact in 2010 was 18%.
• What is the highest number of people in the park in one day and what is that day, also the lowest day. See below • Please give average number in park per day if known. See below
Attendance numbers vary based on season, weather impact days, economy, group days and weekends. July 4 attendance is approximately 20,000 and is considered a high attendance day.
• Details on revenues from outside sponsorships. See below • Are you receiving sponsorship from companies like Pepsi and if so how much per year?
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Sponsorships vary from radio and television support to funding for entertainment and/or advertising. Go to the Concessions and Agreements section of this document for links to all existing licenses and agreements.
• Details on any brochures, TV, radio or billboard advertisements etc. Who makes them? Artwork and audio visual are produced in-house. • Please provide information (resumes and tenure with County) for the existing marketing/sales staff. Not available. • Are there any park days that are reserved for charitable or other events? Yes, i.e. the annual Mayfair is partially a benefit for local hospitals. The park is also rented exclusively to groups on summer Mondays when the park is normally closed to the public.
• The number of season passes sold or given away for the 2010 season. What price per pass? Season passes sold for 2010: Resident Rider ($65) - 3973 Resident Spectator ($25) - 258 Non-Resident Rider ($80) - 867 Non -Resident Spectator ($35) -39
• Numbers of groups pre-sold for next season (2011) are you taking orders for the coming year? Group reservations officially begin on January 1 each year; however an internal list is compiled for requests prior to the New Year with contact made in January. • What are the current admission prices and what flexibility will we have in raising prices as part of a long-term lease? Go to PL RFP Pricing 2010 Pricing flexibility will be dependent upon what is proposed.
• What kind of cash collection/credit card pay system is currently in place? An automated system provided by CORE Cashless includes bar coded bands for admission and rides, and cards for rides and food purchases. All major credit cards are accepted.
STUDIES
• A consultants study was mentioned for a “master plan” for Playland Park describing potential future capital investment and ideas for use. Can we get a copy of that? Go to PL RFP Master Plan • Any studies done by the County on the economic value of the Park to the County (job creation, hotel revenues, tourism etc.) Go to PL RFP Economic Study 2009 • Please provide any traffic studies that have been conducted. Go to PL RFP Parking Study 2008
15 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Copies of any documents or public records associated with the Westchester Children’s Museum, in particular any information on park alienation. On page 13 of the RFP it references the proposal to establish a Children’s Museum at Playland Park. Go to www.discoverWCM.org for general information.
Chapter 183 of New York Session Laws of 2003, as amended by Chapter 376 New York Session Laws of 2010 are attached hereto and are the State legislation that alienated the bath houses. Go to PL RFP NY Session Laws 2003 Chapter 183 and PL RFP NY Session Laws 2010 Chapter 376
NATIONAL HISTORICAL LANDMARK
What is the feasibility, if we decided, in removing any of the seven Landmark rides? As noted on page 13 of the RFP, Historic Landmark Renovations, indicates that any renovations must be approved by the County. In addition, as noted therein, Playland Park is designated a National Historic Landmark and all renovation work must comply with the US Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. Proposers should also address this issue with their own legal counsel.
Which structures, if any, are landmarked? Go to PL RFP Components of NHL
16 RFP (QUESTIONS RELATING TO)
• What criteria will the County use in selecting a developer? The Criteria used to select a proposed developer(s) will largely be determined by the Proposal submitted and the qualifications of the developer to carry out the subject proposal. Page 11 of the RFP notes the Selection Criteria that will be utilized:
Selection Criteria The County will use the following criteria, in no order of importance, as a guideline to review submissions and, if appropriate, select a proposal: Respondent’s demonstrated experience to carry out the proposal. Respondent’s financial strength. Potential financial benefit to Westchester County based on a cost/benefit analysis of the proposal. (See additional considerations below). The level of detail and credibility of the proposal. Respondent’s clear understanding of all necessary approvals required to carry out the proposal. Respondent’s creativity in maximizing Playland Park as a resource to the Public and County residents, while reducing the financial impact of Playland Park to the County and its residents.
• How much flexibility will respondents have in changing uses? Subject to all Legal and Policy Constraints as set forth in the RFP; Please see Page 3 of the RFP:
Proposal Options The County is looking for creative responses and is willing to entertain different or hybrid uses of Playland Park other than its current use, utilizing some, all or none of the existing infrastructure or facilities at Playland Park. Proposals may contemplate the development of Playland Park for some other use with or without the Amusement Park or may include aspects of the Amusement Park, such as the operation and maintenance of portions of the Amusement Park (e.g., Kiddyland) as a destination in order to attract patrons for other aspects of the proposal. The only restrictions that will be placed on proposals are the following: a) the Edith G. Read Natural Wildlife Park and Sanctuary (except for Playland Lake) is not included in this development proposal; b) the public must be guaranteed free access to that area; c) public access to the boardwalk and beach must be maintained; d) the area known as the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar are excluded; and e) the County will not accept proposals for residential uses. Proposals may contemplate various types of arrangements, including, but not limited to: long-term lease, long-term license, and/or management agreements.
• What is the maximum number of years you can offer in a long-term lease? The County Charter (Section 104.11.5.f) imposes a thirty (30) year limit on leases except for certain, specified lease agreements that exceed this limitation. If a proposer is utilizing a lease in its proposal, it should propose a term that it requires in the context of its overall proposal. If that term exceeds thirty (30) years and the proposal is ultimately chosen, the County will submit a local law to include the lease with the successful proposer as one of the exceptions contained in this section of the charter.
17 • Any information available re: past operation by Marriott. The County no longer has any records relating to this contract.
• Does the County wish to make a profit from the operations of the successful proposer or to be free of the operational expenses, subsidies and financial losses as has been experienced in recent years? Please see Page 2 paragraph 4 of the RFP: Westchester County is not necessarily looking to make a profit off Playland, although such an outcome would certainly be welcome. As with its other parks, the county’s interest is to provide broad access to a resource that enhances the quality of life of residents. The mission, therefore, is to balance access with affordability.
• What will be the relationship, financially and operationally between the existing and future concessionaires and restaurants, leasees and other users to the successful proposer? This will be determined based upon the proposed use by respondent and any legal contracts in existence. Please Note page 3 of the RFP, Proposal Options, which specifically excludes the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar. Also, see the Concessions and Agreements section of this document for links to all existing licenses and agreements.
• Are there any other formal or informal commitments for use of the land and/or facilities (e.g., parking lot used for drivers’ education during the off-season)? Refer to the RFP for any formal commitments for use of land and/or facilities and to the links for Concessions and Agreements within that section of this document. There are no binding informal commitments on the property.
• What is the status of The Master Plan implementation and will the successful proposer be required to follow / implement it? Certain aspects of a Master Plan created for the existing Playland Park, referenced below, have been implemented including owning more assets (rides) and the restructuring of Kiddyland. Implementation of the Master Plan based upon existing Playland Park will be dependent upon the Proposal.
Go to PL RFP Master Plan
• In the event that the successful proposer intends to continue Playland as an amusement park is it the intent of this RFP to commence that relationship in 2011 or 2012? Playland Amusement Park is scheduled to be open and operated by Westchester County for the 2011 season. Should a Proposal contemplate the continued operation of an amusement park, the timing will be evaluated subject to the proposal. The county is open for discussions for operation for the 2012 season.
• When does the county envision transitioning operations to the winner of the RFP process? This will be dependent upon the proposal and any proposed use(s) including any legal or other approval processes that may be required. • Will year-round operation be permitted? Yes, subject to the proposed uses and any legal or contractual restrictions.
18 • Following the RFP process, who would run the beach? Who would control access, rates, and rules? This will be determined based upon Proposal. Please see Page 3 of the RFP, Proposal Options, subsection (c) requiring public access to the boardwalk and beach. • Have there been any discussions with public transit operators about expanding access to Playland? Public transit is currently provided by the Westchester County Bee-Line and Metro North. Tour operators are also contacted with group sales. • Can the parking structure be altered? Please see RFP Page 3 re: Proposed Options and “uses” therein. Parking changes or any changes of use will also be governed by applicable laws. Respondents should seek advice of their attorney or legal counsel.
• Can we obtain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of those that attended the site tour? See below • Will a list of all registered interested parties be posted? See below
Updated and current lists with requested information will be emailed to all registered respondents. Updated lists may also be made available to registered respondents upon request.
SECURITY
• Copy of security plan prepared by the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. No Security Plan is available for inspection. Westchester County Parks Administrators meet with the Department of Public Safety prior to every season to assess security needs and plan accordingly. The Departments also meet regularly as needed and for special events. • Who provides security? Who pays for it (i.e., county, Playland, other)? Security is provided by the Westchester County Department of Public Safety who are funded by Westchester County taxpayers. The Pier Restaurant does employ supplemental private security which is approved by and coordinated with Public Safety.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Information on volunteers at Playland, if any. Playland does not have specific volunteers, however the park benefits from projects administered by Westchester County Parks Volunteers in Parks program.
• Details on lifeguarding certification process and how it is administered. All candidates that would be considered for a Lifeguard or Lifeguard Officer position at a pool operated by Westchester County Parks must process the following current Aquatic Certifications; Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Those candidates looking to work a beach on Long Island Sound, the Hudson River or any other lake operated by
19 Westchester County Parks are required to be certified in Waterfront Lifeguarding as well as possessing a CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification. Each candidate must be at least 16 years of age at time of hiring. All lifeguards must also successfully complete a Water Skills Practical Test administered by Westchester County Parks.
20 SITE PLANS
To whatever extent existing, please supply an analysis of the integrity and conditions of each structure and ride. See below Surveys or studies on the conditions of all major facilities and list of any major work required and/or recommended on equipment, beach, pool, ice surfaces or structures? See below Could you please send me the most recent detailed site plans you have? See below Survey of site and any detailed surveys or blueprints that show utility interconnections and easements. See below Copies of any studies or surveys done on existing infrastructure. See below Detailed foot print of the park. See below Detailed photo of each building inside and out. See below Are there any engineer’s surveys available concerning the current State of Playland Park, including the historic rides? See below
Available documents may be viewed in person by appointment with Westchester County Parks. Requests must be made at RFP‐[email protected]
Information regarding the Playland site is also available at PL RFP Master Plan and PL RFP 2011RFP Presentation
Note: Tours of Playland remain available throughout the RFP process by appointment with Westchester County Parks at RFP‐[email protected]
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