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Award of Contract for Installation of Ball Field Fences at Greentree and Northeast Parks (B)
Installation of new fences is one of several improvements being made to the ball fields at Greentree and Northeast Parks.
Explanation
The Parks Division solicited bids for the installation and improvement of sideline and home run fences on the ball fields at Greentree and Northeast Parks. The proposed fence improvements will afford the department the ability to secure the ballfields during the off season thus allowing staff to keep the fields in top shape for the City run athletic programs. Three (3) vendors attended the mandatory pre-bid conference; with all submitting bids. Bids were evaluated using price and past performance of Bidder (references). Based on these criteria, Lowman Fence Company was ranked number one at a price of $50,260.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available for this project in the Greentree/Northeast Park capital improvement fund.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission: 1) award the contract for installation of the ball field fences at Greentree and Northeast Parks to Lowman Fence Company; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 3) approve the issuance of a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $50,260 to Lowman Fence Company.
Alternative Recommendation A: The City Commission request the Parks Division re-bid the fencing project.
Alternative Recommendation B: Do not replace the current fencing on these ball fields.