TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Samuel Metott, Director, Parks and Recreation
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: January 7, 2025
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-25 TO AWARD A MASTER CONTRACTOR/SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PLAYMORE WEST, INC., FOR PARK AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UTILIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MANATEE COUNTY SDMC NO. 21-0053-MR IN THE AMOUNT OF $347,671.50.
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Recommended Action:
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Motion to approve Resolution No. 03-25 to award a Master Contractor/Services Agreement with Playmore West, Inc., for Park and Playground Equipment utilizing the School District of Manatee County SDMC No. 21-0053 MR in the amount of $347,671.50.
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Background:
On June 30, 2020, the School District of Manatee County (School District) advertised Item to Bid 21-0053-MR for various Park and Playground Equipment. The School District entered into a three (3) year agreement with Playmore West, Inc. for services effective September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2023, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods. On May 4, 2023, the School District exercised its first option to renew through August 31, 2024 and on May 24, 2024, the School District exercised is second renewal option effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025.
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) funds various construction projects located in the Community Redevelopment Area that serves a municipal and public purpose. One of the projects being funded this fiscal year is for the replacement of the playground at Carver Square Park. Carver Square Park is located next to twenty (20) newly built single family homes and is in need of replacement as the original playground has exceeded it useful life (10-12 yrs). The budgeted funds for the playground were approved at the November 18, 2024 CRA Board Meeting.
The new playground will have multiple sections which will feature sculpted elements and activities that engage and promote child-directed...
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