STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: April 12, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for installation of playground equipment and replacement of a curb ramp with Whirlix Design, LLC through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) for the Willie Mae Butler Playground Renovation located at 3700 Dixon Avenue - Not to exceed $135,565.52 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
On October 26, 2022, a proposal was received for the Willie Mae Butler Playground Renovation for the installation of playground equipment and replacement of a curb ramp. Whirlix Design, LLC a Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) vendor, provided a bid proposal in the amount of $135,565.52 for the installation of playground equipment and replacement of a curb ramp.
This action authorizes a construction services contract with Whirlix Design, LLC to install the playground equipment and replace the curb ramp located at the Willie Mae Butler Playground, in an amount not to exceed $135,565.52.
The scope of work includes:
• The installation of playground equipment.
• The replacement of a curb ramp.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction September 2023
Complete Construction October 2023
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 9, 2023, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a construction contract with Whirlix Design, LLC through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) for installation of playground equipment and replacement of a curb ramp for the Willie Mae Butler Playground Renovation located at 3700 Dixon Avenue.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
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Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$135,565.52 |
$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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$135,565.52 |
Construction |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
21.89% |
21.89% |
$29,699.45 |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements, however, the prime contractor is a certified M/WBE. |
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• Whirlix Design, LLC - Non-local; Workforce - 11.11% 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
Whirlix Design, LLC
1751 International Parkway, Suite 131
Richardson, Texas 75081
Greg Hawkins, Vice President Business Development
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