HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Playground EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 3, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR
BANYAN, PICKERING AND AUSTIN OAKS PARKS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase and installation of
playground equipment for Banyan, Pickering and Austin Oaks Parks from
Webuildfun Inc. for the Parks and Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund (Parks)
for a total amount not to exceed $335,749.
BACKGROUND: This is for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for
Banyan, Pickering, and Austin Oaks Parks.
The playgrounds mentioned above were installed in 2008, 2008, and 2009
respectively and are coming to the end of their standard lifecycle due to
age, typical wear & tear, and exposure to weather/UV. In an effort to
prioritize safety, lower maintenance cost, and increase the play factor for
youth in our community, these playgrounds are currently at the top of our
replacement schedule for FY25. All of the new designs/features will fit
within the existing playground site and safety zones so the replacements
will not add any significant cost or time to the installation.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) as allowed by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Webuildfun, Inc. The Parks and Recreation Department 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.
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