STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: April 24, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 13
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a construction services contract for the installation of playground equipment and an Independent Safety Audit with Whirlix Design Inc. through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) for the Glen Meadow Park Playground Renovation located at 11800 Rosser Road - Not to exceed $189,814.00 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
On January 12, 2024, a proposal was received for the Glen Meadow Park Playground Renovation located at 11800 Rosser Road for the installation of playground equipment and an Independent Safety Audit. Whirlix Design Inc., a Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) vendor, provided a bid proposal in the amount of $189,814.00 for the installation of playground equipment and an Independent Safety Audit.
This action authorizes a construction services contract with Whirlix Design Inc. to install the playground equipment and an Independent Safety Audit for the Glen Meadow Park Playground Renovation located at 11800 Rosser Road, in an amount not to exceed $189,814.00.
The scope of work includes:
• The installation of playground equipment.
• An independent safety audit to be conducted.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction September 2024
Complete Construction October 2024
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 21, 2024, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a construction services contract for installation of playground equipment and an Independent Safety Audit with Whirlix Design Inc. through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) for the Glen Meadow Park Playground Renovation.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$189,814.00 |
$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 |
|
$189,814.00 |
Construction |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
26.71% |
26.71% |
$50,695.00 |
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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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• 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.
Greg Hawkins, Vice President Business Development
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