Explanation
To approve bid waiver authorization for Callaway Golf for the purchasing of resale merchandise for the Airport Golf Course (GC).
Background: On April 1, 2018, the Golf Division assumed the operation of the Airport Golf Course’s pro shop merchandise sales. The Golf Program Manager positions are city employees but also act as independent contractors which operate the pro shop services for the City. The Golf Program Manager at the Airport GC retired in April and the decision was made for the golf section to assume control of the pro shop operation versus contracting it out to the new Golf Program Manager. The Golf Program manager was responsible for purchasing the inventory and supplies for the pro shop.
Callaway Golf is the distributor and manufacturer of their merchandise. The Airport GC is able to purchase Callaway branded merchandise directly from Callaway Golf versus a resale provider. This will enable us to secure the lowest pricing options including discounts on wholesale pricing for volume. Callaway is one of the industry leaders in golf ball, equipment, and merchandise sales and it is critical that the golf division be able to keep stock in the pro shops.
Principal Parties:
Callaway Golf
2180 Rutherford Road
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Mike Girkin, 614-832-5789
CCN: CC025873
CC Exp. Date: June 11, 2020
Emergency Justification: The golf course is in need of merchandise and the season is just starting. Allowing this to be processed as emergency legislation will permit Recreation and Parks to order and receive the products more quickly, offering the products to the golfers without a service interruption.
Bid Waiver Justification: The Golf Division has the ability to purchase directly from the wholesale distributer/manufacturer for Callaway golf products. This eliminates any mark-up from distributers ensuring the lowest available price on Callaway products.
Benefits to the Public: Without the merchandise in the pro shop, the golf cou...
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