HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Concrete Deck Safety GroovingMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 7, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF CONCRETE DECK SAFETY GROOVING
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for a sole source purchase of concrete
deck safety grooving from Diamond Safety Concepts.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 174-74015-312-070 (Aquatics
repair/replacement) for an amount not to exceed $27,795.00.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the success of The REC of Grapevine, the aquatic center has experienced very
high usage. As a result the wear patterns from the entry/exit points have worn down much
quicker than anticipated. As such, patrons have been slipping on the aquatic deck. The
current deck meets the coefficient of friction requirements. Based on the recent injuries, it
is in the best interest of our patrons to improve upon the current slip resistance. We are
proposing a special safety grooving permanently scored into the existing concrete surface
surrounding the indoor pool. PARD staff searched for other vendors that provide this
service and have been unable to locate another vendor. The Pool Company, Sunbelt
Pools and The North Richland Hills Centre were all consulted for recommendations with
Diamond Safety Concepts being identified as the only provider. The North Richland Hills
Centre had this process completed at their indoor pool in late 2014 and were unable to
locate another vendor.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022, General Exemptions (a)(7)(A). Diamond
Safety Products is the sole source provider for the department specified safety grooving.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
CONCRETE DECK SAFETY GROOVING FROM A SOLE
SOURCE VENDOR, DIAMOND SAFETY CONCEPTS, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022, General Exemptions (a)(7)(A) to consider items available from
only one source as an exception to the bidding requirements of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has the need for concrete deck
safety grooving at The REC of Grapevine; and
WHEREAS, Diamond Safety Concepts is the sole source provider for this
department specified concrete deck safety grooving; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary for the sole source purchase of concrete deck safety grooving from Diamond
Safety Concepts for an amount not to exceed $27,795.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the sole source purchase of concrete deck safety grooving.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of June, 2016.
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2