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Resolution approving an agreement with Ross Recreation Equipment, Incorporated of Santa Rosa, CA for the purchase, construction, and installation of park amenities for the Dundee Park Remodel (pk2402) in an amount not to exceed $692,393 and approving Budget Amendment Number 26.021
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WHEREAS, Dundee Park in the City of South San Francisco ("City") is an approximately 1/4 pocket park in the West Winston Manor neighborhood. The park has been well used for decades and is in dire need of repair and equipment replacement; and
WHEREAS, new furnishings and equipment are necessary at Dundee Park to replace features that are beyond their useful life, and it is to the benefit of the City and the public to pursue the Dundee Park Remodel Project ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, City staff proposes the use of a cooperative purchase program to contract for remodeling the park. While typically used for the installation of furniture, agencies are increasingly using these programs for the purpose of furnishings-related facility improvements; and
WHEREAS, South San Francisco Municipal Code sections 4.04.030 (specifically subdivision (k)) and 4.04.040 authorize the use of cooperative purchasing programs (referenced as "joint purchasing endeavors") and agreements that are competitively bid or negotiated by other governmental agencies; the City's Purchasing Policy similarly authorizes the use of cooperative purchasing schemes by showing the advantages of the cooperative purchase and that it would be made in conformance with California law and this policy. Relatedly, the City may piggyback on contracts if the contract terms are valid and have been negotiated by another governmental agency using a quote or bid process that substantially conforms to the procedures established by state law and the City purchasing ordinance; and
WHEREAS, City staff has identified and recommends use of National Purchasing Partners ("NPPgov") to enter into an agreement with Ross Recreation Equipm...
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