Title
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES (PER THE ATTACHED LIST) THROUGH PIGGYBACK CONTRACTING FROM VENDORS UNDER CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR PARK & PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT & PARTS
Description
Piggybacking is the post-award use of a contractual document or process that allows an entity that was not contemplated in the original procurement to purchase the same supplies, equipment or services through that original document or process. The School Board of Sarasota County Policy 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding allows for this process subject to the provisions of law.
The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.
Gap Analysis
The maintenance and replacement of our playground equipment is critical to the safety and wellbeing of our students. Facilities has the equipment on a replacement cycle of every 15-17 years. Facilities also uses this bid for the replenishment of mulch as well as installation of playground surfacing and sun shelters.
Previous Outcomes
The maintenance and replacement of our playground equipment is critical to the safety and wellbeing of our students. Facilities has the equipment on a replacement cycle of every 15-17 years. Facilities also uses this bid for the replenishment of mulch as well as installation of playground surfacing and sun shelters.
Expected Outcomes
Facilities will continue the replacement cycle of our equipment, the replenishment and new installations of mulch, poured in place surfacing as needed for specific aged play areas and the sunshade installations.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the piggyback contracts awarded to Playmore Recreational Products & Svcs, Miracle Recreation Equip Co., Apollo Sunguard Systems, Inc., Miller Recreation Equipment, Southern Park and Play Systems, Inc., Kompan, Inc., Advanced Recreational Concepts, LLC, and PlaySpace Services, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of Playground Equipment and Services be approved as presented.
Contact Information
DON HAMPTON don.hampton@sarasotacountyschools.net
JODY DUMAS jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
Not to exceed $1,250,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to the appropriate departments and schools. Funding Source: Capital Funds