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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF BASEBALL FIELD PROTECTIVE NETTING LOCATED AT VILLAGE PARK AND OLYMPIA PARK
REQUEST: Authorization to Award a Contract for Supply and Installation of Baseball Field Protective Netting to Ball Fabrics, Inc. at a cost of $37,957.00.
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EXPLANATION: Baseball fields located at Village Park (four fields) and Olympia Park (two facilities, one with four fields and the other with three fields) utilize nylon mesh netting that surrounds and covers portions of the baseball facilities in order to protect spectators from foul balls. The netting has deteriorated from weather and usage throughout the years and requires replacement. On August 31, 2013 Wellington released Bid #034-13/JWV seeking qualified vendors for the supply and installation of baseball field protective netting. On October 9, 2013, three (3) proposals meeting the specifications of the bid were received:
Bidder |
Contract Price |
Local Vendor Status |
Ball Fabrics, Inc. |
$37,957.00 |
Not Local |
Cross Country Cowboy, Inc. |
$54,233.60 |
Not Local |
The Net House |
$83,500.00 |
Not Local |
Staff is seeking authorization to award the contract to Ball Fabrics, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds have been allocated in Parks 2014 Capital Improvement budget to cover baseball field netting installation.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to Award Contract for Supply and Installation of Baseball Field Protective Netting to Ball Fabrics, Inc.