Title
Centennial Park Aquatic Center - Lifeguard Staff Uniforms & Equipment
History
In preparation for the 2010 pool season, staff is in need of ordering lifeguard uniforms and equipment. Requests for proposals were sought from five potential vendors. Information on comparison pricing was presented to the Committee for review.
In the past, staff has purchased these items through various vendors, accepting the lowest quote for each item. As an alternative, staff is suggesting consideration of fulfilling the entire purchase through an Orland Park retailer, Kiefer Swim Shop. Kiefer is located at 179th and Wolf Road and has proven to be reliable and responsive in past years. Due to the proximity of their local store, Kiefer is willing to deliver all the items ordered at no additional cost. All other vendors who provided quotes added a shipping charge to each order. Kiefer's local shop would be equipped to fill all orders for additional equipment needed this summer without delay.
Kiefer provided the lowest quotes for all but two items this year. Acquiring all equipment through Kiefer will cost $237.50 more than splitting the purchase among three vendors (less than 3% of the entire order).
The 2010 budget of $18,000 for lifeguard uniforms and equipment. The total purchase as proposed through Kiefer is $8,762.50. The total purchase if divided among those vendors with the lowest pricing, using three vendors, is $8525.00.
This item was reviewed and approved by the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Initiatives Committee and referred to the Board for approval by a vote of 3-0.
Financial Impact
The cost of this purchase was budgeted for and will come out of budget line item 283-4005-451-6050.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve accepting the proposal for the purchase of lifeguard uniforms and equipment from Kiefer Swim Shop at a cost of $8,762.50.