CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

TO:                 Mayor and City Commission

 

FROM:           Richard D. Sala, City Manager

 

BY:                  Michael Sargis, Parks and Recreation Director

 

DATE:            October 25, 2007

 

SUBJECT:     Purchase of Water Splash Play Equipment

 

In May 2007, the Commission authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Aquatic Technologies for the design and engineering phase of the Water Splash Play Equipment.  In order to purchase appropriate equipment at a reasonable cost, Aquatic Technologies distributed six (6) “Request for Quotes” to various vendors.  As a result, four (4) quotes were received.  In addition, the engineers designed the water feature in such a way that it is able to accommodate components from various vendors. This will assure the fact that we do not over pay for various splash pad components by dealing with only one vendor.

 

VENDORS SENT BIDS TO:

 

  • Water Odyssey
  • Water Play
  • Rain Drop
  • Water Toys
  • Vortex
  • Water Park Experts

 

As Aquatic Technologies is one of the leaders in designing Aquatic Facilities, including Splash Play Areas, their review of the quotes helped staff determine which components to purchase.

 

During the July Commission meeting, staff reported that the cost of this structure would not exceed $60,000.  After a careful review by both Aquatic Technologies and City Staff, we have settled on purchasing components from two manufactures for a total amount of $48,198.00 – Water Odyssey ($33,870.00) out of Geneva, Florida and Water Park Experts ($14,328.00) out of Seguin, Texas. 

 

While all the vendors who submitted quotes are quality vendors, it is our determination that the various components being ordered from the two vendors outlined above are the best based on the overall product price, product history, as well as the warranty they offer.

 

With the approval of the Commission tonight, we will order the equipment so that the Splash Area can be opened along with the pool re-opening on March 1, 2008.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

The City Administration recommends Commission’s consideration and approval of the following two attached Resolutions:

 

i)          Authorizing the expenditure of $33,870 to Water Odyssey for the purchase of Water Splash Play area components out of the Parks and Recreation Department’s Capital Budget 1217074-563100.

 

ii)                   Authorizing the expenditure of $14,328 to Water Park Experts for the purchase of Water Splash Play area components out of the Parks and Recreation Department’s Capital Budget 1217074-563100.

 

 


RESOLUTION NO. ______________

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $33,870.00 TO WATER ODYSSEY FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER SPLASH PLAY AREA COMPONENTS UTILIZING THE FUNDING  AVAILABLE IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL BUDGET 1217074-563100; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida has determined that a need exists to create a Water Splash Play area; and

 

WHEREAS, the City intends to utilize bids from the FRDAP Grant Project for the Aquatic Center renovations; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of North Lauderdale has budgeted in the Department’s Capital 2006-2007 Budget 1217074-563100; and

 

WHEREAS, the City shall pay $33,870.00 to Water Odyssey for the purchase of Water Splash Play area components; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, THAT:

 

Section 1.         This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, THIS 25th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2007.

 

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

 

__________________________________

CITY ATTORNEY SAMUEL S. GOREN

 

                                                                                    ___________________________

                                                                                    MAYOR JACK BRADY

 

                                                                                    ___________________________

                                                                                    VICE MAYOR RICH MOYLE

 

ATTEST:

 

_________________________________

ACTING CITY CLERK PATRICIA VANCHERI


RESOLUTION NO. ______________

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $14,328.00 TO WATER PARK EXPERTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER SPLASH PLAY AREA COMPONENTS.  FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL BUDGET 1217074-563100.

 

WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida has determined that a need exists to create a Water Splash Play area; and

 

WHEREAS, the City intends to utilize bids from the FRDAP Grant Project for the Aquatic Center renovations; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of North Lauderdale has budgeted in the Department’s Capital 2006-2007 Budget 1217074-563100; and

 

WHEREAS, the City shall pay $14,328.00 to Water Park Experts for the purchase of Water Splash Play area components;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, THAT:

 

Section 1.         This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, THIS 25th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2007. 

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

__________________________________

CITY ATTORNEY SAMUEL S. GOREN

 

                                                                                    ___________________________

                                                                                    MAYOR JACK BRADY

 

 

                                                                                    ___________________________

                                                                                    VICE MAYOR RICH MOYLE

 

ATTEST:

 

_________________________________

ACTING CITY CLERK PATRICIA VANCHERI