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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Barrs Recreation, LLC, in the Amount of $172,394 for the Replacement of a Playground at Halyburton Park [Budget Impact: $172,394 (3CRPK1715)]
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, the existing playground at Halyburton Park was originally installed in 2004 when the park opened and has exceeded its lifecycle; and,
WHEREAS, the scope for the Halyburton Park Playground & Equipment Installation contract is for the removal of old equipment, wooden borders outlining the playground, and the installation of new certified mulch; and,
WHEREAS, in procuring the playground equipment, City staff utilized the exception to purchasing procedures set forth in N.C.G.S. §143-129(e)(3) for purchases made through a competitive bidding group purchasing program, which is a formally organized program that offers competitively obtained purchasing services at discount prices to two or more public agencies; and,
WHEREAS, Barrs Recreation, LLC, was awarded the contract for the project following the competitive bidding group purchasing program; and,
WHEREAS, funding for the Halyburton Park Playground & Equipment Installation is available as part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $172,394 (Project 3CRPK1715).
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract for the Halyburton Park Playground & Equipment Installation with Barrs Recreation, LLC in the amount of $172,394, and that sufficient funds are available in the project to award the contract.