Agenda Item: Meeting Date: A-1d 04/04/17 MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: DATE: FROM: SUBJECT: PRESENTERS: RECOMMENDATION: BUDGET IMPACT: PAST ACTION: NEXT ACTION: ATTACHMENTS: BACKGROUND: City Commission Douglas Hutchens, Interim City Manag~ March27,2017 7 Vince Gizzi, Parks & Recreation Director ' ~ Purchase of Playground Equipment for Hammock Park Lanie Sheets, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Motion to award a contract to Bliss Products and Services, Inc. of Lithia Springs, GA in the amount of $53,233.31 to furnish and install playground equipment at Hammock Park. Funds for this work were budgeted in the Penny Fund (Account # 134-4647-572-6401) in fiscal year 2017 in the amount of$75,000. N/A N/A 1. Memo from Chuck Ankney, Purchasing Agent, dated March 27, 2017. 2. Quote from Bliss Products and Services dated February 24, 2017. Hammock Park a highly-frequented community park and is the site of our various Nature and Hammock Wilderness Camp summer activities. The current playground facilities are limited to a couple of climbing equipment pieces and a set of swings. The scope of this project was to install additional playground equipment to meet the needs of the highusage of this park. The equipment was selected and designed with the natural environment in mind and included a tree "clubhouse" look and feel. A quote was obtained from Bliss Products and Services, Inc. in the amount of $53,233.31 based on the Manatee County Schools Bid (#16-0025) pricing. The quote is to furnish and install all of the playground equipment. The remaining budgeted amount will be utilized to purchase
the needed safety surfacing, containment boarders, and site amenities. Staff recommends that a contract be awarded to Bliss Products and Services, Inc. as noted above.
Department of Finance Interoffice Memorandum TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Douglas Hutchens, Interim City Manager Joe CimTo, Finance Director gc Chuck Ankney, Purchasing Agent March 27, 2017 {!(' Purchase of Playground Equipment for Hammock Park The Parks and Recreation Depattment has determined that additional playground equipment is needed at Hammock Park. The depatt ment researched various manufacturer's equipment and selected Bliss Products and Services, Inc. (Bliss) of Lithia Springs, GA as the supplier best meeting their needs. Lanie Sheets, Parks & Recreation Superintendent, worked with Bliss to develop a design, and to select the necessary equipment for the playground. Bliss was awarded a contract by the School Board of Manatee County (# 16-0025) for the supply and/or installation of playground equipment and other site materials. Ms. Sheets requested a quote for the Bliss equipment to be installed at Hammock Park using the School Board of Manatee County contract. The quoted cost was $53,233.31. I was asked to review the quote to verify that the pricing was as awarded by the School Board of Manatee County and that the City could piggyback the contract. I have completed the review and found that the pricing is correct as awarded. In addition, the City may piggyback the contract. An award of this work to Bliss will comply with Purchasing Policy. City Staff request that this item be placed on the agenda for the City Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2015. Please let me know if you have any questions or require any other information. I
Bliss Products and Services, Inc 6831 S. Sweetwater Rd. Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (800) 248-2547 (770) 920-1915 Fax Quote# 38432 Sales Rep: Heather Smith heather.smith@blissproducts.com C: (727) 403-7849 Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department Date 2/24/2017 Project Hammock Park - Modifed Unit Bill To Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department 1920 Pinehurst Rd Dunedin, FL, 34698 T: (727) 812-4529 Approximate Ship Date Ship To Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department 1900 San Mateo Drive Dunedin, FL, 34698 Ship Via Contact Lanie Sheets Terms Net 30 Vendor Part# Description Qty Unit Price Extended Price PPS bps-50069 SuperMax Custom Play Structure *MSRP Price 1 $59,997.00 $59,997.00 INS INSTALL Installation on Play Structure- ONLY INSTALL PER MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOLS BID MCSD No 16-0025 MR AMOUNT EXTENDED ON THIS PROPOSAL IS LESS THAN MAXIMUM ON MCSD 16-0025MR 1 $11,000.00 $11,000.00 PPS DISCOUNT DISCOUNT PER MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOLS BID MCSD No 16-0025 MR DISCOUNTED EXTENDED ON THIS PROPOSAL EXCEEDS DISCOUNT REQUIRED ON MCSD 16-0025MR 1 $- 20,936.00 $-20,936.00 Taxable Subtotal Sub Total Freight Tax $50,061.00 3,172.31 0.00 Financing as low as $1,235.01 I month may be available pending credit approval. Grand Total $53,233.31 Quote valid for 30 days unless otherwise noted. Installation prices are based on truck access to the site and normal soil conditions. Any buried rock or debris may be cause for additional charges. Any Site preparation or demolition not specified above must be completed prior to installation of the equipment. Site restoration, unless otherwise noted, is not included. Please refer to your installation agreement for further details. Sales tax if applicable is not included. Sales tax exempt certificate will be required for exemption. All orders are subject to approval and acceptance by the manufacturer.
Complete Terms and Conditions can be found at BlissProducts.com/termsandconditions.html