Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase BCI Burke playground equipment, parts, and maintenance with Snider Recreation Inc. The Recreation and Parks Department is the sole user of playground equipment. These playground equipment items are installed at seven recreation centers around the City. This equipment is accessible and inclusive, designed to accommodate all individuals. Snider Recreation Inc. is the sole source for these parts and services as they are the only local distributor and authorized service provider for BCI Burke Playground Equipment. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three years, expiring October 31, 2023 with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343.
Snider Recreation, Inc. CC# 012229 expires September 4, 2021, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $834,000, Recreation and Parks Department, the sole user.
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation be considered an emergency measure in order to keep playground equipment in safe working condition.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: The expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO001343.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase BCI Burke playground equipment, parts, and maintenance with Snider Recreation, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Rese...
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