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Staff Report for a City of San Leandro City Council Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Ross Recreation Equipment in the Amount of $24,950 for the Installation of Playground Equipment at Marina Park and a Purchase Order in the Amount of $91,226.61 for the Purchase of the Playground Equipment
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Ross Recreation Equipment for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Marina Park.
BACKGROUND
In 2015, in anticipation of the renovation of Siempre Verde Park, staff submitted a report and resolution for consideration by the City Council in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 3400(c) to establish Landscape Structures, Inc. as the City's sole source provider for playground equipment. It was noted in Resolution 2015-130 that Landscape Structures, Inc. equipment was already in use in several other City parks; is more durable than other brands of park equipment in use at City parks; is more cost-effective and time-saving especially with regards to the procurement of replacement parts; and the company provides excellent warranties and customer service.
Ross Recreation Equipment is the sole distributor of Landscape Structures, Inc. playground equipment. At the City's request, Ross Recreation Equipment prepared three design alternatives that were vetted by Recreation & Human Services staff, the Recreation and Parks Commission, and the community during a series of voting opportunities at City-sponsored events.
Replacement of the playground at Marina Park (south end) has been prioritized on the CIP list of City Park Major Maintenance projects due to the high use and condition of existing equipment. If approved, the installation will be scheduled for early spring 2019.
Previous Actions
* Resolution 2015-130(July 20, 2015) approving Landscape Structures, Inc. as the sole source provider for playg...
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