HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Botanical Gardens PavilionMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PAVILION
FOR THE BOTANICAL GARDENS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase and installation of a
pavilion for the Botanical Gardens from Metro Site Source, Inc. for the
Parks and Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 121-48850-312-000-
170006 (Improvements other than buildings) for a total amount not to
exceed $32,070.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is to replace the wooden gazebo in the garden court with a
new pavilion at the Botanical Garden. The new pavilion will be metal and
the roof will match the Mitchell House and Pewitt Pavilion.The function of
the pavilion will remain the same including weddings, performances and
other special events.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Site
Source, Inc. The Parks and Recreation and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would best meet the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
TS/LW