Title
Centennial Park Aquatic Center - Lifeguard Staff Uniforms & Equipment
History
In preparation for the 2011 pool season, staff is in need of ordering lifeguard uniforms and equipment. Due to limited vendors that carry the needed supplies, staff is requesting approval to waive the bid process for the purchase of uniforms and equipment and accept the lowest quotes for supplies needed with one exception for lanyards.
Requests for proposals were sought for six (6) different types of lifeguard uniforms/supply items. Six (6) companies provided proposals. After review of the proposals, staff recommends accepting the lowest quote for each item as follows:
Recreonics for item #3 (female board shorts), for a total cost of $495.20.
The Lifeguard Store for items #1 (#2 (male swimsuits), #4 (Seal Easy Kit w/valve), #5 (mini whistle), and #6 (break-away lanyards), at a total cost of $8,030.00. The exception for lanyards: The recommended lanyard is .05 cents more than the lowest quote; however the recommended lanyards have preferred features for the guard staff and match those used in 2010. Total lanyard expense is $10.00 more than the lowest quoted lanyards.
This item was reviewed and approved by the Recreation Committee and recommended to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
These items have been budgeted for and costs will come out of the $16,000.00 budget from account 283-4005-451-6050 (uniforms & equipment).
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve waiving the bid process and approve accepting the proposals for lifeguard uniforms and equipment from the following vendors as follows:
Recreonics for item #3 (female board shorts), for a total cost of $495.20.
The Lifeguard Store for items #1 (female swimsuits), #2 (male swimsuits), #4 (Seal Easy Kit w/valve), #5 (mini whistle), and #6 (break-away lanyards), at a total cost of $8,030.00.