Staff recommends that the City Council approve a change order with Dave Bang and Associates for additional supplies for the Capistrano Park play structure repair, in the amount of $40,000, for a revised total of $140,000; approve the purchase as a sole source justification; appropriate $40,000 from the General Fund Infrastructure Reserves; authorize the Financial Services Director, or designee, to execute the change order.

Summary

The City Council is considering a change order of $40,000 with Dave Bang and Associates for additional supplies needed to repair the Capistrano Park play structure. This brings the total cost for the repair to $140,000. The funds will be appropriated from the General Fund Infrastructure Reserves. Dave Bang and Associates is the sole authorized manufacturer's representative for Playworld equipment, which the city uses for 17 of its park structures, necessitating a sole source justification for this purchase.

Citizen Impact

This approval will allow for the repair of the damaged Capistrano Park play structure, which has been closed due to damage from a fallen tree. The additional funds will ensure the park's amenities are restored.

Confidence

high