Item 475/2024
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: John Montanchez
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Community Services
Date: 11/26/2024
Subject: Authorization of the issuance of a purchase order to Innovative Playgrounds Company, Inc. for new playground equipment for Jardin de los Ninos Park and Haster Basin Park. (Cost: $262,307.72)(Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To request City Council authorization to purchase playground equipment from Innovative Playground Company, Inc. through the Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #010521-BUR.
BACKGROUND
In May 2023, City Council approved a Grant Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive a $1 million grant from the Community Funding Grant Program that would be utilized for park improvements at three city parks. These p ark improvements are part of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and priorities outlined in the 15-year Parks and Facilities Master Plan . The three city parks include Jardin de los Niños, Haster Basin Park, and West Haven Park. For both Jardin de los Niños and Haster Basin parks, improvements include the replacement of the playground equipment and playground surface.
The HUD funding will be used for installation, concrete, additional construction materials and playground surface for the parks. The playground equipment will be purchased with Citywide Park Fees.
DISCUSSION
Sourcewell solicits, evaluates, and awards contracts to companies through a competitive bid process. As a member of Sourcewell, the City is able to utilize Sourcewell bid awards for equipment purchases. Staff recommends to purchase this playground equipment through this competitive bid program, Contract #010521 -BUR for Innovative Playground Company, Inc. Experience has shown that the City’s buying power is enhanced through joining with other public agencies to purchase this type of equipment.
Item 475/2024
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost for the purchase of playground unit at Jardin de los Niños Park and at Haster Basin Park is $131,283.89 and $131,023.83 respectively, for a total amount of $262,307.72. It will be funded from the Citywide Park Fee Fund within the current budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order to Innovative Playground Company, Inc., in the amount of $262,307.72 for the purchase of new playground equipment at both Jardin de los Niños Park and Haster Basin Park.
By: Janet Pelayo, Deputy Director
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Cost Estimate Plauyground for Jardin de los Niños Park
2. Cost Estimate for Playground Haster Basin Park
3. Playground Design Jardin de los Niños Park
4. Playground Design Haster Basin Park