Title
Fabrication and Installation of Park Signs - COOP 22-011 (Ordinance S-47951)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a cooperative participating agreement with Sierra Signs & Service, Inc. to provide the fabrication and installation of signage for the Parks and Recreation Department. A cooperative contract was established by the City of Mesa under solicitation number 2020212. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $600,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will ensure that the Parks and Recreation Department can provide signage throughout numerous City parks. The signage may include maps, educational signs and directional signs, which are essential in order to provide effective information to guests visiting City parks and facilities. The signage is essential to the safe and welcoming operation of Parks and Recreation Department parks and park facilities.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement from another public agency. The contract was awarded through competitive processes consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43.
The City of Mesa contract covers the purchase of fabricating and installing park signs as required by the Parks and Recreation Department. The contract was awarded on Oct. 5, 2020. Review of pricing and availability from registered small and local businesses indicates that this cooperative contract offers the best value to the City.
Upon City Council approval of this item, a purchasing agreement incorporating the City’s terms and conditions will be fully executed between the referenced vendor and the City.
The Assistant Finance Director recommends that the cooperative participating agreement with Sierra Signs & Service, Inc. be accepted.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about Oct. 1, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $600,000. 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.