Title
A RESOLTUION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project involves the purchase and installation of playground equipment from two different vendors. The equipment will be installed at Hudson Springs Park, Colony Park, Cascade Park and Middleton Park.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Quotes were received on November 4, 2014 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment. Below are the quotes and state contract pricing information.
Miracle Midwest: NJPA Contract # 022113-LTS $100,030.00
GameTime, c/o David Williams and Associates:
US Communities Pricing Program # 110179 $116,200.02
The City Administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with the above vendors for the purchase and installation of playground equipment.
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, administration will award and enter into a contract with both vendors for the above amounts.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with GameTime, C/O David Williams and Associates and Miracle Midwest and we are requesting an emergency clause be added to this legislation in order to act on special pricing discounts which will end on November 14, 2014.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Eric Hutchinson, Parks Superintendent