Submitted By: Greg Vandeventer
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Presentation By: Kathy Crile
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Department: Recreation and Parks
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Six-month extension to the cooperative purchasing agreement between City of Ocala and Playcore Wisconsin, Inc., doing business as Gametime, as amended, for final renewal period July 1, 2026, through December 30, 2026, with an aggregate expenditure not to exceed $80,000
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Recreation and Parks Department annually budgets and procures playground and fitness equipment for the public's enjoyment at City parks and public spaces.
The City of Ocala has the option of purchasing playground and fitness equipment through cooperative purchasing programs comprised of member cities, counties, and other public agencies to combine purchasing power and to secure volume discounts.
On May 15, 2017, after a competitive procurement process, the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, entered into a Master Agreement with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc., d/b/a Gametime, for playground and outdoor fitness equipment, site accessories, surfacing, and related products and services (Contract No. 2017001134). This is a five-year contract with two two-year renewals, set to expire on June 30, 2026.
On February 20, 2018, the City Council authorized staff to purchase playground and outdoor fitness equipment, and site accessories, from the Mecklenburg contract (City contract REC/17-069).
On September 9, 2022, the City Council approved the First Amendment to the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, renewing the agreement for an additional term from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
On February 20, 2025, the City approved the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, renewing the agreement for an additional term from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On January 22, 2026, the Count...
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