Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: April 27, 2021
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager, or their 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
Quakertown Park Playground Phase 2 for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7669 – awarded to Whirlix Design, Inc.,
in the not-to-exceed amount of $98,814.00).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
Over the past two years, the Parks and Recreation Department has worked towards updating the City’s
playground inventory with new structures that meet current safety regulations. The current tot playground
(2/5 section) at Quakertown Park was installed in 1999. Phase 1 of the playground was replaced in the
Summer of 2019. This playground has been identified for replacement by Parks and Recreation staff. The
proposed replacement structure includes interactive and accessible play.
Purchase & Installation: Playground $101,719
BuyBoard Discount ($4,483)
Performance & Payment Bonds $1,938
Total: $98,814.00
Pricing obtained through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network 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 June 5, 2019, City Council approved the Quakertown Playground Project as part of the 2018 Action
Plan for Housing and Community Development with ordinance #18-868. A total of $160,500 in CDBG
funds was awarded for the project.
On April 1, 2019, Parks and Recreation presented to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board to
gather feedback and suggestions on playgrounds.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Whirlix Design, Inc., for the purchase and construction of Quakertown Park
Playground Phase 2 for the Parks and Recreation Department, in the not-to-exceed amount of $98,814.00.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Whirlix Design, Inc.
Richardson, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval with a completion date within approximately 12 weeks.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from Parks Capital Project Funds.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Price Comparison
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 4: Playground Rendering
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Gary Packan, 940-349-7460.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.