Title
Centennial Park Aquatic Center - Lifeguard Staff Uniforms & Equipment
History
In preparation for the 2013 pool season, staff has obtained quotes from eight lifeguard supply vendors for the purchase of lifeguard uniforms and equipment. The comparison pricing detail is attached. The Lifeguard Store has provided the lowest quotes.
Staff seeks approval to purchase the following items, totaling $8,906.25 from the Lifeguard Store for the 2013 season.
Women's TYR Ring-back Lifeguard Suit: 156 @ $33 each, totaling $5,148
Men's TYR Aero Guard Trunk: 102 @ $21 each, totaling $2,142
Seal Easy Kits: 175 @ $6.45 each, totaling $1,128.75
Fox 40 Whistles w/mouth guard: 70 @ $3.35 each, totaling $234.50
*Break-away Lanyards: 140 @ $1.45 each, totaling $203
Shipping: $50
Total Expense: $8,906.25
*Lanyard is $0.20 more than the lowest quote; however, these are preferred by the guard staff and match those used in 2011 & 2012. Total lanyard expense is $28 more than the lowest quoted lanyard.
On March 4, 2013, this item was reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
These items have been budgeted for and costs will come out of the $17,000.00 budget from account 283-4005-460290 (uniforms & equipment).
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of the stated lifeguard uniforms and equipment for the 2013 season totaling $8,906.25 from the Lifeguard Store.