Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION NO. NOE62 -23,
APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT – SANDMAN PARK, PROJECT NO. WP22026
On March 1, 2023, the City advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Playground Equipment Replacement, Project No. WP22026. Five proposals were received; and
After review of the proposals, the Selection Committee selected Yosso Group, Inc. dba Specified Play Equipment Co. (Yosso) to provide and install an all -accessible playground at Sandman Park in the amount of $395,405; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council approves the filing of Notice of Exemption No. NOE62-23 under the C alifornia Environmental Quality Act for the Playground Equipment Replacement – Sandman Park, Project No. WP22026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference.
2. The City Council approves the plans and specifications for the Playground Equipment Replacement – Sandman Park, Project No. WP22026.
3. The City Council awards a Construction Contract between the City of Stockton and Yosso in the amount of $395,405, and the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute same, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2 and incorporated by this reference.
4. The City Council approves findings pursuant to S tockton Municipal Code (SMC) section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
These findings include:
a. The City does not have staffing available to perform the design and installation of playgrounds.
b. Use of the RFP process is appropriate for this Construction Contract because it relies on the evaluation of professional qualifications and performance as the basis for selection of a vendor. Use of the criteria helps ensure selection of a vendor that will provide the highest quality turn-key service for the design, furnish of materials and installation of playground equipment , which is in the public interest.
c. The City negotiated a contract following solicitation of competitive proposals in accordance with SMC section 3.68.070.A.3.
5. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are appropriate and necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED January 9, 2024 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton