RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to amend a purchase order, on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Department, with Kompan Playgrounds, Inc. to increase the payment limit by $250,000 from $249,000 for a new payment limit of $499,000 for playground equipment at county childcare centers with no change to term end date of January 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action increases purchase order #011831 by $250,000 to a total amount of $499,000. The cost increase is covered by the Bureau's Federal Head Start funding.
BACKGROUND:
Kompan collaborates with designers and city developers to deliver fun and intelligent solutions for children who have limited time for physical activities. This request is to increase the payment limit to cover additional costs for playground installations at additional facilities. These additional projects are needed to ensure all playground equipment at county-run facilities meet Title 22 childcare requirements. Kompan certifies that all installed playgrounds meet nationally recognized ASTM testing standards and criteria, to reduce the risk of life threatening and debilitating injuries.
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