Explanation
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Recreation and Parks, to enter into contract with Acushnet Company (Titleist) for the purchase of merchandise for the Airport Golf Course and to approve bid waiver authorization for Acushnet Company (Titleist). 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.
Acushnet Company (Titleist) is the distributor and manufacturer of their merchandise. The Airport GC is able to purchase Titleist branded merchandise directly from Acushnet Company (Titleist) versus a resale provider. This will enable us to secure the lowest pricing options including discounts on wholesale pricing for volume. Titleist 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:
Acushnet Company
P.O. Box 844324
Boston, MA 02284-4324
CCN: PENDING // Federal Tax ID: 04-2591836
CC Exp. Date: PENDING
Emergency Justification: The COVID-19 pandemic caused the City to temporarily close all municipal golf courses; as a result the department did not order and returned a significant amount of merchandise for the current playing season. The golf course is in need of merchandise. Allowing this to be processed as emergency legislation will permit Recreation and Parks to order and receive the...
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