STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: April 9, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 10
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a three-month service contract to design and install a splash pad at Forest Audelia Park located at 9737 Forest Lane for the Park & Recreation Department with Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks through the Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (TASB) (BuyBoard) cooperative agreement; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $776,000.00 - Not to exceed $776,000.00 - Financing: Capital Gifts Donations and Development Fund
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BACKGROUND
This service contract will be used for the design and installation of a splash pad at the Forest Audelia Park located at 9737 Forest Lane. This project will enhance critical greenspace in a historically underserved neighborhood.
The Forest Audelia Park is centrally located near an elementary education academy, residential neighborhoods and Audelia Park. The splash pad is one of several planned improvements to the new park, including a neighborhood park with a playground and sports courts, plus an indoor space for a cultural center, recreation center, library, and boxing gym.
Splash pads have become one of the most popular methods of encouraging physical activity amongst youth, helping to develop children’s aerobic capacity, muscular strength, agility, reflexes, coordination and motor skills. In addition, splash pads employ an inclusive design approach that incorporates both accessibility and universality. This allows for the accommodation of as many people as possible, regardless of age or physical ability.
The Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 28, 2024, the City Council authorized the transfer and reallocation of ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the ARPA Redevelopment multi-year fund to provide assistance with completing projects by Resolution No. 24-0315.
On March 20, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board approved the three-month service contract to design and install a splash pad at Forest Audelia Park located at 9737 Forest Lane for the Park & Recreation Department with Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks through the Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (BuyBoard) cooperative agreement.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
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Capital Gifts Donations and Development Fund |
$776,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$776,000.00 |
Construction |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
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• Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
Cooperative Purchasing Agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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Cooperative Purchasing is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVES
Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks
19535 Haude Road
Spring, Texas 77388
Mark Soderberg, President/Chief Executive Officer
Kris Soderberg, Vice President
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