Title
Playground and Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Site Accessories, Surfacing and Related Products and Services - U.S. Communities (Ordinance S-44491)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the use of the U.S. Communities contract with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc., dba Game Time, to provide a wide range of playground equipment, accessories and services for the 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 $200,000, with an estimated annual expenditure of $40,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will support efforts to repair and replace current playground and outdoor fitness equipment throughout the City. Much of the existing playground equipment is at the end of its lifecycle, and these contracts will ensure that the department can purchase a wide variety of new equipment to enhance and support the quality of recreational programs and services that are provided to the residents of Phoenix. The playground equipment and accessories will be used in various park locations throughout the City.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement. The City of Phoenix is a member of U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance and this contract was awarded through a competitive process, consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43. Utilization of this agreement allows the City to benefit from national government pricing and volume discounts.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about May 1, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $200,000, with an estimated annual expenditure of $40,000. 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.