Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements, Supplemental Appropriation from General Fund and/or Park Reserve Fund, and Approval of a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Park Associates, Inc. (doing business as NSP3) Through the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) for the Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment at Applegate Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving competitive bidding requirement based on cooperative purchasing through CMAS and approving a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund and/or Park Reserve Fund to award a contract to Park Associates, Inc., (doing business as NSP3), in the amount of $307,509.71 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Applegate Park.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $337,510 from the General Fund and/or Fund 442 Park Reserve and authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments based on the final funding as determined by the City Council for the Applegate Park Playground Equipment Replacement Project 118040; and,
B. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements and awarding the CMAS Contract to Park Associates, Inc., DBA NSP3, in the amount of $307,509.71, for the Applegate Park Playground Equipment Replacement Project 118040; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents and approve change orders not to exceed the total budget appropriations.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions outlined by Council; or,
3. Deny or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from Competitive Bidding, provides that waivers from competitive biddin...
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