TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, Interim City Manager
DATE: May 17, 2017
Title
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF WAIVING OF BIDDING FOR A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) DOUBLE WIDE MASTODON BATTING CAGE STRUCTURES WITH PADDED DURATURF FLOORING FROM BATTING CAGES, INC.; NOT TO EXCEED $43,000.
BACKGROUND: As part of the improvements to the Margate Sports Complex, the City of Margate will purchase the equipment and safely store materials for a future installation date when the fields are closed for renovations this summer. This recommended batting cage system meets all the needs for recreational use, each cage will have a netted barrier with padded turf flooring and padded batter’s box mats which will provide the safest environment for all users, and has a twenty (20) year warranty on all structural poles. On the outside of the netted system is an additional flat panel net to allow for soft toss use concurrently with each batting cage use.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
FISCAL IMPACT: Price not to exceed $43,000 (Inclusive of contingency)
Account 334-6502-572.65-81
CONTACT PERSON: Michael A. Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation