Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - Bowling GreenCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: September 22, 2020
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Whirlix Design, Inc., through the
Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 592-19, for the purchase and construction of
Bowling Green Park Playground for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7354 - awarded to Whirlix Design, Inc., in the not-
to-exceed amount of $131,609).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Over the past two years, the Parks and Recreation Department has worked toward updating the City’s
playground inventory with new structures that meet current safety regulations. The current playground at
Bowling Green Park was installed in 1998 and has been identified for replacement by Parks and Recreation
Staff. The proposed replacement structure includes interactive and accessible play.
Pricing was obtained through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network and has been competitively
bid and meets the statutory requirements of Texas Local Government Code 271.102.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 1, 2005, Council approved the interlocal agreement with the Buy Board Cooperative
Purchasing Network (Ordinance 2005-034).
On August 8, 2020, Parks and Recreation presented to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board to
gather feedback and suggestions on the playground.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Whirlix Design, Inc. for the purchase and construction of Bowling Green Park
Playground for the Parks and Recreation Department, in the not-to-exceed amount of $131,609.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Whirlix Design, Inc.
Richardson, TX
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval with a completion date by within approximately 12 weeks.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from Park Land Development and Dedication Funds. The budgeted amount
for this item is $131,609.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Price Comparison
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Gary Packan, 940-349-7460.
Legal point of contact: Mack Reinwand at 940-349-8333.
128,245.00$
(6,412.00)
3,776.00
6,000.00
131,609.00$
Purchase & Installation: Playground
BuyBoard 5% Discount
Performance &Payment Bonds
Contingency
Total