Title
Aquatic Rescue, Training, and Sports Equipment and Supplies - Requirements Contract IFB 22-077 (Ordinance S-48478)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contracts with The Lifeguard Store and Water Safety Products, Inc. to purchase Aquatic Rescue, Training, and Sports Equipment and Supplies for Parks and Recreation Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $400,000.
Report
Summary
These contracts are for the purchase of aquatic equipment and supplies for the Parks and Recreation Department's Aquatics Division. They will supply the City pools with equipment and supplies necessary to certify lifeguards and operate the City's swim lesson program. Historically, the City hires over 650 certified lifeguards to operate 29 swimming pools annually and approximately 18,000 residents participate in swim lessons and recreational teams.
Procurement Information
IFB 22-077 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. There were two offers received by the Procurement Division on Feb. 25, 2022, which were evaluated on price, responsiveness to specifications and responsibility to provide the required goods and services. The bid notification was sent to over 130 suppliers and was publicly posted and available for download from the City's website.
The Assistant Finance Director recommends that the offers from The Lifeguard Store and Water Safety Products, Inc. be accepted as the lowest priced, responsive and responsible offers. Multiple awards are recommended to ensure the overall lowest cost to the City.
Contract Term
The one-year contract term, which includes four, one-year options to extend, will begin on or about April 11, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $400,000. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation Department.