Submitted By: John Spencer
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Presentation By: John Spencer
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Department: Recreation and Parks
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Utilization of Sourcewell’s cooperative purchasing agreement with Hussey Seating Corporation for the purchase of retractable bleachers for the E. D. Croskey Recreation Center Gymnasium in the amount of $124,886
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The E.D. Croskey Recreation Center is owned and operated by the City of Ocala. The existing wooden bleachers are over 25 years old and no longer function properly. The manual retraction system is partially inoperable, and replacement parts are unavailable. These bleachers have exceeded their useful life and no longer meet current accessibility standards.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
As a political subdivision of the State of Florida, the City of Ocala qualifies as an eligible user of Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreements to procure commodities and services. New retractable electric bleachers will be purchased utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 081523-HSC with Hussey Seating Corporation (Hussey) through SSE and Associates, Inc. d/b/a Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment, the exclusive dealer for Hussey products in the state of Florida. The underlying solicitation for the cooperative purchasing agreement has been evaluated and determined by the City’s Procurement Department to be cost-effective and to afford best value.
Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment will remove the existing bleachers and install the new system. The new bleachers will comply with the International Code Council (ICC) 300 Standard for Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands, ensuring alignment with national safety and design guidelines. The system includes a 10-year structural warranty and a five-year warranty on decking, seating, electrical components, and finishes. Staff have verified Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment’s qualifications, references, and warranty terms.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $124,886 are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2025-26 under account 001-021-123-575-66-64010 and will be expended under Contract No. REC/260096.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The agreement was processed in compliance with the City's Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny