MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9489 - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES AT MULBERRY PARK, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC. AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution awarding a contract to Landscape Structures, Inc., and delegating authority to the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract with Landscape Structures Inc. with a not to exceed budget of $349,000.00.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
The Public Works Department maintains the playground inventory throughout City parks requiring routine maintenance, repairs and replacement throughout the life cycle of the equipment. Approval of this resolution will award a contract for the replacement of the playground equipment and related services at Mulberry Park to Landscape Structures, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $349,000.00.
Discussion
The Public Works Department maintains 47 public playgrounds throughout the City. Staff has assessed the life cycles and condition of each playground system and identified a replacement program plan to address those in the most need. Mulberry Park playground has been identified a high priority replacement.
In accordance with Section 2.30.110 of the San Marcos Municipal Code (Cooperative Purchasing, Piggyback Procurement), staff recommends that the City enter into a contract with Landscape Structures, Inc. The company was awarded an Agreement on February 15, 2021, as a result of a competitive solicitation (RFP #010521) advertised on November 10, 2020 by Sourcewell. This solicitation included cooperative purchasing provisions making the resulta...
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