STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: June 25, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 13
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 Playground Solutions of Texas, Inc. through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) for the Jamestown Park Playground Renovation located at 12601 Jamestown Road - Not to exceed $219,510.18 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
On March 21, 2025, a proposal was received for the Jamestown Park Playground Renovation for the installation of playground equipment, shade, fibar, geofabric, and Independent Safety Audit. Playground Solutions of Texas, Inc., a Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) vendor, provided a bid proposal in the amount of $219,510.18 for the installation of playground equipment and Independent Safety Audit.
This action authorizes a construction services contract with Playground Solutions of Texas, Inc. to install the playground equipment and Independent Safety Audit located at the Jamestown Park Playground, in an amount not to exceed $219,510.18.
The scope of work includes:
• The installation of playground equipment, shade, fibar, and geofabric.
• Independent Safety Audit to be conducted.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction October 2025
Complete Construction December 2025
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 5, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board approved a construction services contract for installation of playground equipment and Independent Safety Audit with Playground Solutions of Texas, Inc. through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) for the Jamestown Park Playground Renovation located at 12601 Jamestown Road.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
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Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$219,510.18 |
$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 |
|
$219,510.18 |
Construction |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
51.77% |
100.00% |
$219,510.18 |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements, however, the prime contractor is subcontracting with certified M/WBEs. |
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• Playground Solutions of Texas, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 10.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing |
• 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/EXECUTIVE
Playground Solutions of Texas, Inc.
201 Tanner Creek
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Eric Elder, Eastern Sales Manager
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