Title
Veterans Park Playground Equipment - Purchase
History
The redesign of Veterans Park was board approved for FY 2017. The Parks & Grounds Department conducted a neighborhood meeting on site for the area residents. Renderings of playground equipment were available for the residents to review. Through a suggestion/ballot process the rendering depicting Little Tikes playground equipment was selected. Little Tikes equipment is represented by a regional provider Parkreation Inc, of Prospect Heights, IL.
Staff is requesting to waive the bid process. Parkreation Inc. are the sole source provider in our area. We have utilized Parkreation many times and they provide a quality product and have been very responsive to any issues of inquiries we have made in the past. Staff is requesting to purchase the equipment directly from the vendor in an effort to have the installation process go more smoothly. Once the project is awarded the equipment will be shipped to the contractor for installation. Attached is the layout and listing of all pieces of equipment. Cost for the equipment is $70,870.32 (NJPA co-op discount is reflected in this price).
Additionally, staff requests to purchase the swing set for the project from a different company. Game Time now offers a model called the Expression swing. This item is sold by Cunningham Recreation which is also a sole source vendor for this item as well. The swing differentiates itself by allowing parents to swing with their infant/small child versus just pushing the child. This allows for a shared experience between the parent and child and has been well received in the Parks field. Costs for the Game Time swings from Cunningham Recreation are $4,565.44.
This agenda item is being considered by the Parks & Recreation Committee and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night.
Financial Impact
Funds for the project are budgeted and available in account 283-4003-470300.
Recommended Action/Motion
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