City Council

12. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR\nJULIA ASMUS PARK AND HANNON PARK\nThe City submitted an application for the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) on\nJanuary 31, 2022, and was successfully awarded $510,067 for the “BG Keep Parks Clean\nBeautification Project”. The grant will renovate Julia Russ Asmus Park and Hannon Park by\nreplacing existing playgrounds and adding new ADA rubber surfacing; replacing and adding new\npicnic tables and trash receptacles; installing new anti-litter signs, artwork, and signage about the\nhistory and culture of the community; and planting of trees. Under Section 3.04.100(E) of the Bell\nGardens Municipal Code, the City's purchasing policy allows for an exception to the purchasing\npolicy when the supplier offers the same or better price, terms and conditions as a supplier offered\nas the lowest responsible bidder under a competitive procurement conducted by another city or\npublic agency. Bell Gardens is a member of Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance\nNJPA) and membership entitles the City to access competitively bid national contracts. Sourcewell\nissued a Request for Proposals for Playground and Water Play Equipment with Related\nAccessories and Services and on February 15, 2021, PlayPower, Inc. was awarded a Solicitation\nContract. Staff obtained quotes for the demolition, disposal of existing and replacement of the two\nplaygrounds for Asmus Park and Hannon Park from Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, a\nsubcompany of PlayPower, Inc.\nRecommendation:\nIt is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:\n1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving an agreement with Miracle Recreation Equipment\nCompany, a subcompany of a PlayPower, Inc. company for the purchase of two playgrounds\nincluding installation for a total cost of $440,230.98; and\n2. Appropriate a not to exceed amount of $67,000.\nCITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS