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Agenda Item 19.

City Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/21/2017
FROM:	City Manager

Subject:

Playpower LT Farmington, Inc. Purchase for Little Tikes Playground Equipment and Benches for Laurel School/Lagos de Moreno Park in the Amount of $162,294.89

RECOMMENDATION

Approve Purchase.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

In December of 2015, City Council authorized the preparation of construction documents for upgrades to the Laurel School/Lagos de Moreno Park. The upgrades will include two new playgrounds, one for 2-5 year olds and the second for 5-12 year old children. In addition, eleven benches are also being purchased to be placed around the play area.

Staff explored multiple playground equipment manufacturers before deciding on Little Tikes, whose equipment most directly matched the feedback staff received from the School District, residents and Mom's Club on colors and elements. Little Tikes is also able to provide the custom elements and panels required for the project. Lead time for the custom elements requires an order to be placed now.

The equipment purchase will be made through National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), who offers discounts to member Agencies. The total purchase price reflects a $37,655.43 discount as a NJPA member. Once the purchase order is issued, the general contractor will be responsible to coordinate delivery with Little Tikes.

FISCAL IMPACT/SUMMARY

Staff recommends purchasing Little Tikes playground equipment and benches for Laurel School/Lagos de Moreno Park through NJPA at a total cost of $162,294.89. Funding is available in the CIP budget.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

William Gallardo, City Manager
Prepared by: Bill Bowlus, Public Works Superintendent
Concurrence: Tony Olmos, Director of Public Works

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Playpower Playground Quote