Title
NFL FLAG Youth League Equipment and Apparel - PKS-RFA-26-0023 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52731) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with RCX Sports Leagues LLC to provide NFL FLAG Youth League Equipment and Apparel for the Parks and Recreation Department. Request the City Council to grant an exception to Phoenix City Code Section 42-18 to authorize inclusion in the documents pertaining to this transaction of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise would be prohibited. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $300,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide NFL FLAG youth league equipment and apparel for officially licensed programs hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department. RCX Sports Leagues LLC provides full-service youth sports equipment and apparel for boys and girls ages 5 to17. These services are essential as they directly support youth sports programming, community engagement and the City's commitment to providing safe, inclusive recreational opportunities for youth. NFL FLAG is a nationally recognized sports initiative that promotes civic engagement.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as the result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstance without Competition Sole Source. NFL FLAG, operated by RCX Sports Leagues LLC, is the only flag football program officially licensed by the National Football League (NFL) and serves as the sole source provider of authentic NFL FLAG equipment and apparel.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about May 1, 2026, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $300,000. Funding is through participant fees. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Cynthia Aguilar and the Parks and Recreation Department.