HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Playground EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2013
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of playground
equipment from webuildfun, inc. /Miracle Recreation Equipment Company through an
Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(Buyboard).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 174- 74015 -067 (PCMF
Playground Accessibility Improvements) for a total amount not to exceed $60,843.23.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Participation
Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) as allowed
by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102, Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to webuildfun,
inc. /Miracle Recreation Equipment Company under BuyBoard contract number 423 -13,
Parks & Recreation Equipment & Field Lighting Products & Installation. The Parks &
Recreation Department staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. The Interlocal Participation Agreement
satisfies all bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code.
This purchase replaces the old play structure at Dove Crossing Park.
Staff recommends approval
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11/25/2013 (4:43:23 PM)
RESOLUTION NO. Dode Cr kaSSlAjC
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT 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 the Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102
to enter into a cooperative purchasing program agreement with other qualified entities in
the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) is a
qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Section 271.102 of the Texas
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an Interlocal Participation
Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) and wishes to
utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) has an
established contract #423 -13, Parks & Recreation Equipment & Field Lighting Products &
Installation with webuildfun, inc. /Miracle Recreation Equipment Company; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace the playground
equipment at Dove Crossing Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase
of playground equipment from webuildfun, inc. /Miracle Recreation Equipment Company
through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (Buyboard) for an amount not to exceed $60,843.23.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said playground equipment.
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 3rd day of December, 2013.
ATTEST:
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