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Approve a purchase order to Rep Services, Inc., of Longwood, Florida for the purchase and installation of playground equipment and wood fiber mulch in the amount of $145,446.94, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
The City of Clearwater has 27 playgrounds located throughout the city. Staff inspects all playgrounds for safety purposes bi-monthly and performs maintenance as needed. This proactive maintenance program allows for most playground equipment to last a minimum of 12 to 15 years.
During Fiscal Year 2023, playground equipment is scheduled to be replaced at Del Oro Park. Staff from the city’s Parks and Recreation Department have engaged with the Del Oro Neighborhood Association to solicit feedback from residents to ensure the design and integrated components of the playground are replaced with interactive play features that are appealing for use by the surrounding community.
This contract will provide for the purchase and installation of age-appropriate equipment, including spinners, slides, swings, climbers and play booster sets. This contract is for a period of 150 days, to begin in September 2022.
The proposed pricing with Rep Services, Inc., has been established under a piggyback contract with Clay County, pursuant to RFP No. 18/19-2 which has been extended through May 22, 2023.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funds are available in capital improvement project M2206 - Parks & Beautification R&R.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A