STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: May 27, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction contract for the replacement of the playground at Garrett Park located at 1506 North Garrett Avenue with Kompan, Inc. through the Texas Association of School Boards cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $306,360.67 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($50,000.00), Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($121,954.30), and Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Fund ($134,406.37)
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BACKGROUND
On March 26, 2020, a proposal in the amount of $306,360.76 was received from Kompan, Inc., a Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) vendor. This action will authorize a construction contract with Kompan, Inc. for the replacement of the playground at Garrett Park located at 1506 North Garrett Avenue. The scope of work includes removal of the existing playground equipment and installation of new playground equipment, for children ages five through twelve, utilizing engineered wood fiber as the surface material. The equipment for children ages two through five will be included in Phase 2 of the project and is not currently funded.
On November 21, 2019, the Park and Recreation Board authorized Land Acquisition and Partnership Match funding from Proposition B of the 2017 Bond Program, in the amount of $121,954.30, to match the Friends of Garrett Park's contribution of $134,406.37.
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 gov...
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