Title
Contract for Playground Surfaces, Installation and Related Material - R162204 (Ordinance S-44409)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to access the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) Cooperative Contract awarded as a result of solicitation RFP16-22 and to enter into a contract with Robertson Industries, Inc. for the installation and maintenance of playground surfaces throughout the City. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $150,000.
Report
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the maintenance of resilient playground surfaces throughout the City. There are many playground locations throughout the City which have a variety of playground surfaces, including splash pads. The surfaces become worn over time and require repairs or replacement to ensure a safe environment for the residents who visit the playgrounds.
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 a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43. Cooperative agreements allow the City to benefit from national government pricing and volume discounts. The National IPA contract covers the installation and the repairing of playground surfaces and was awarded June 1, 2017.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term shall begin on or about April 5, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $150,000. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Parks and Recreation and Finance departments.