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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT TANGLEWOOD PARK FROM PLAYCORE WISCONSIN CORPORATION D/B/A GAMETIME IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,974.04 UTILIZING THE U.S. COMMUNITIES GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE GROUP CONTRACT # 2017001134 VIA THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE PLAYGROUND AND OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(6) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is regarding "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(6) states that “Cooperative purchasing. Cooperative purchasing plans are exempt from the competitive procurement process.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval.
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The playground at Tanglewood Park was installed in 1998. The playground has been regularly maintained but is no longer serviceable due to age. The playground must be updated to ensure its function as safe play space for the community.
2. On January 25, 2017, the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, as lead agency for the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance issued RFP # 269-2017-028 for "Playground Equipment, Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Site Accessories, Surfacing, a...
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