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
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Whirlix Design, Inc. Pursuant To Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) 25-018 For The Purchase And Installation Of Playground Equipment And Synthetic Turf At Ward Steenson Park, In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $200,000.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This contract will be utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase and install playground equipment and synthetic turf at Ward Steenson Park, replacing the existing play area equipment and wood mulch. The playground project 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. Two responses were received and evaluated on quality and quantity of equipment and safety surface, price, and vendor history. Whirlix Design, Inc. was selected based on this evaluation.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Product and services for CSP #25-018 will be purchased using CDBG funds for the account and amount listed below.
COST CENTER LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
854210 61190 $200,000.00
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 Whirlix Design, Inc. pursuant to CSP #25-018 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment and synthetic turf at Ward Steenson Park in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.