CC MEETING: March 25, 2025
DATE: March 19, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Scott Whitaker, Director - Parks & Recreation
Chrystal Davis, ACM - Culture, Leisure & Support Services
Title
Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Gomez Floor Covering, Inc. Pursuant To Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) 25-017 For The Purchase And Installation Of Synthetic Turf At Francis Perry Park And Jimmy Porter Park, In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $213,400.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This contract will be utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase and install synthetic turf at Francis Perry and Jimmy Porter Parks, replacing the existing wood mulch. The playground projects will be funded using CDBG.
Bid notifications were posted online, previous and interested vendors were contacted, as well as advertisements placed in the Dallas Morning News. One response was received and evaluated on quality and quantity of surface, price, and vendor history. Gomez Floor Covering, Inc. was selected based on this evaluation. Although the City does not have prior experience with the vendor and synthetic turf, their references have recommended them for the project.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Services for CSP #25-017 will be purchased from CDBG funds for the account and amount as listed below. A 10% contingency is included.
COST CENTER LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
854210-61190 (Jimmy Porter) 125180299 $144,000.00
854210-61190 (Francis Perry) 125170299 $ 50,000.00
854210-61190 (Contingency) ___________ $ 19,400.00
$213,400.00
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project supports and aligns with the City Council's goals and objectives to manage infrastructure with fiduciary care.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Gomez Floor Covering, Inc. pursuant to CSP #25-017 for the purchase and installation of synthetic turf at...
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