STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: May 22, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a construction services contract for installation of playground equipment and Independent Safety Audit with Whirlix Design Inc. through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) for the Juanita J. Craft Park Playground Renovation located at 4500 Spring Avenue - Not to exceed $217,228.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
On March 15, 2024, a proposal was received for the Juanita J. Craft Park Playground Renovation for the installation of playground equipment and Independent Safety Audit. Whirlix Design Inc. a Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) vendor, provided a bid proposal in the amount of $217,228.00 for the installation of playground equipment and Independent Safety Audit.
This action authorizes a construction services contract with Whirlix Design Inc. to install the playground equipment and Independent Safety Audit located at the Juanita J. Craft Park Playground, in an amount not to exceed $217,228.00.
The scope of work includes:
• The installation of playground equipment.
• Independent Safety Audit to be conducted.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction August 2024
Complete Construction September 2024
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 18, 2024, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a construction contract with Whirlix Design Inc. through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) for installation of playground equipment and Independent Safety Audit for the Juanita J. Craft Park Playground Renovation located at 4500 Spring Avenue.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
General Fund |
$217,228.00 |
$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:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
|
$217,228.00 |
Construction |
N/A |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
36.46% |
36.46% |
$79,191.00 |
|
• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements, however, the prime contractor is subcontracting with a certified WBE. |
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• Whirlix Design Inc. - 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
Whirlix Design Inc.
1916 K Avenue
Plano, TX 75074
Greg Hawkins, Vice President Business Development
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