Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND SHADE STRUCTURES FOR VETERANS WAY PARK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: As part of the approved 2016 Parks budget, staff has obtained U.S. Communities Cooperative Pricing for the purchase and installation of shade structures and wishes to proceed with the order and installation of the equipment.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 15-196 provided permission to seek bids and competitive pricing for the 2016 budget year.
Purpose & Explanation
As per the 2016 approved Parks Department budget, Parks staff has solicited pricing for the purchase and installation of playground shade structures for Veterans Way Park playground. The 2016 budget amount for these structures is $62,000. The structures will be purchased through GameTime, c/o David Williams & Associates, Inc., utilizing U.S. Communities Cooperative Pricing, Contract No. 110179. The final cost for the equipment and installation will be $41,330.17.
Timing Considerations
Staff wishes to move forward quickly with the purchase to have the equipment installed prior to summer.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with GameTime, c/o David Williams & Associates, Inc., 1510 W. State St., P.O. Box 3315, Alliance, Ohio 44601, for the purchase and installation of shade structures for Veterans Way Park playground at a total U.S. Communities Cooperative purchase price of $$41,330.17.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Assistant City Manager - Operations
Trent Wash, Assistant Public Works Director