Agenda Item
iii. General Contractor Services for Playground Equipment Repairs, Replacements and Outdoor Equipment Installation Supplement Services Contract, District Wide (PlayPower Inc. to a not to exceed $2,500,000)
Summary: Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the award of General Contractor Services for Playground Equipment Repairs, Replacements and Outdoor Equipment Installation Services Contract Limit Increase district wide to PlayPower Inc, on an as-needed basis during 2023. Work to be performed as per Sourcewell Solicitation Number: RFP #010521 for playground equipment repairs, replacements, and outdoor equipment installation services district wide to a not to exceed amount of $2,500,000.
Why: Use of Cooperative Agreements increases economies of scale, resulting in efficiencies regarding reduced construction cost and administrative oversight.
Details: The Design and Construction Department is requesting approval to perform playground equipment repairs, replacements, and outdoor equipment installation services district wide to be performed by PlayPower Inc on an as-needed basis during 2023.
The Design and Construction Department is requesting to utilize a Sourcewell (formerly known as National Joint Powers Alliance) cooperative contract. Sourcewell Solicitation Number: RFP #010521 contract permits the construction of playgrounds for K-12 education uses. This Contract is between Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479 (Sourcewell) and PlayPower, Inc., 11515 Vanstory Drive #100, Huntersville, NC 28078 (Vendor). PlayPower Inc is the exclusive distributor of PlayPower, Inc. in the State of Georgia.
Sourcewell issued a public solicitation for Playground and Water Play Equipment with Related Accessories and Services from which Vendor was awarded a contract.
Use of Cooperative Agreements increases economies of scale, resulting in efficiencies regarding reduced unit costs as well as shipping costs, installation, and administrative oversight. This recommendation is based on the review and evaluation of the price quote provided by the Sourcewell contract regulations. The DeKalb County School District’s Standard Form of Fixed Price Construction Contract will be used. PlayPower Inc. is located at 8014 Cumming Hwy. Suite 403 #313, Canton, GA 30115.
Financial impact: The total contract amount for the district wide playground equipment repairs, replacements, and outdoor equipment installation services to a not to exceed amount of $2,500,000 will be allocated from general funds.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, 678.676.1470
Mr. Richard H. Boyd, Director of Design and Construction, 678.676.1483
Mr. Bobby Moncrief, Director of Facilities, 678.676.1478
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
Playworx Playsets Main
8014 Cumming Hwy.
Suite 403 #313
Canton, GA 30115
March 9, 2022
DeKalb County School District
Operations Division: Sam A. Moss Center
1780 Montreal Road
Tucker, GA 30084
To Dekalb County School District,
This letter is to inform you that Playworx Playsets, LLC is the sole source approved representative for Little
Tikes Commercial Play Structures in the States of Georgia & Florida, for sales and installation.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Howard
Sr. Director of Accounts & Client Experience
(866) 502-5013
Playworx Playsets LLC
http://www.playworx.com
Georgia & Florida