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RESOLUTION to Approve Finding TriActive America, a Sole Source Supplier for City Parks Exercise Equipment
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WHEREAS, the Public Works Department requests that the City find that equipment designed, made and/or supplied by TriActive America is currently in use in several City parks, and that for the following reasons, should be the City's sole source supplier of park exercise equipment for renovation and/or new park construction; and
WHEREAS, it is evident to the Department of Public Works that TriActive America equipment currently in use is more durable, is more cost-effective and time-saving, especially with regards to the procurement of replacement parts, and TriActive America warranty and customer service are excellent; and
WHEREAS, TriActive America provides a variety of customized and scalable product lines, allowing for each park exercise apparatus to have unique characteristics, while maintaining the specific benefits described above; and
WHEREAS, TriActive America products are 'Made in America' and are available from local authorized dealers; and
WHEREAS, finding TriActive America a sole source provider for parks playground equipment is in the best interests of the City because it makes maintenance more efficient since TriActive America is already in use in other parks that allows for useful interchangeability of parts and uniformity of procedures for maintenance and repair activities, which thereby reduces down time; and
WHEREAS, higher availability of spare parts, and familiarity with TriActive America's warranty and customer service systems and procedures saves costs by causing greater efficiency for maintenance staff to complete repairs, thereby maximizing use; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the City Council find that it's in the best interests of the City to waive the competitive bidding requirements as they pertain to th...
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