CC MEETING: April 7, 2015
DATE: March 31, 2015
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Scott Whitaker, Parks and Recreation Director
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Consider Approval Of The Purchase Of A Restroom/Concession Facility At Thomas Baseball Complex In An Amount Not To Exceed $208,000.00.
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BACKGROUND:
As part of the 2013 bond election, funds were approved to replace the restroom/concession next to the baseball fields at Thomas Park. The Parks & Recreation Department reviewed all restroom/concession facilities as part of the Report Card evaluation and this restroom received one of the lowest grades. Staff has explored options for the construction of this restroom/concession and feel buying a prefab building off BuyBoard is the most efficient and economical way to replace the old structure.
Conworth Company has a facility in Marble Falls, Texas, where the restroom/concession would be constructed and assembled. They sell this type of building, similar to the restroom at Thomas Splashpark, all over the United States. These buildings are used in state parks, golf courses, and athletic complexes. Construction would take approximately 90 days to build and 3-5 days to deliver and install.
The BuyBoard price for this building is $189,684.00. We are asking for approval of $208,000.00. This includes an approximate 10% contingency, which would not be used unless unusual circumstances arise.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The funds for this replacement will be from bond sales as approved by the voter approved 2013 bond election.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff is requesting City Council approve the purchase of a restroom/concession facility at Thomas Park for a not to exceed price of $208,000.00, using BuyBoard and purchased from Conworth Company.