| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 4.c.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Scott C. Stiles
| From: | John Montanchez
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Community Services
| | Subject: | Authorize the issuance of a purchase order for new playground equipment for Garden Grove Park to Innovative Playgrounds Company, Inc. (Cost: $261,002.46) (Action Item) | Date: | 11/9/2021 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To request City Council authorization to purchase playground equipment from Innovative Playground Company, Inc. through the Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #010521-BUR. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The replacement of the playground equipment at Garden Grove Park is part of the capital improvement priorities outlined in the 2019 Parks and Facilities Master Plan. Experience has shown that the City’s buying power is enhanced through joining with other public agencies to purchase this type of equipment. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
Sourcewell solicits, evaluates, and awards contracts to companies through a competitive bid process. As a member of Sourcewell, the City is able to utilize Sourcewell bid awards for equipment purchases. Staff recommends to purchase this playground equipment through this competitive bid program, Contract #010521-BUR for Innovative Playground Company, Inc. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. The total amount of $261,002.46 will be funded by the Citywide Park Fee Fund within the current budget. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order for Innovative Playground Company, Inc., in the amount of $261,002.46 for the purchase of new playground equipment at Garden Grove Park.
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