Title
Ornamental Fountain and Splash Pad Maintenance Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contract amendment #2 for $320,980 to the contract with Ponds R Us, LLC for ornamental fountain and splash pad maintenance services, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract and this amendment were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
Erin Oliverio, General Services
Explanation
§ The city maintains several spray grounds and fountains across multiple locations including: McColl Park in Council District 1; Five Points Plaza Park in Council District 2; and Ninth Street Mini Park in Council District 2.
§ This contract provides maintenance, repair, cleaning, and operational services for ornamental fountains and splash pads, including all necessary labor, equipment, supplies, and materials.
§ On October 1, 2022, following a competitive solicitation process, the city entered into a contract with Ponds R Us, LLC in the amount of $346,500 for ornamental fountain and splash pad maintenance services for a three-year term with the option to renew for two, one-year terms.
- Amendment #1 in the amount of $16,875 addressed a site-specific update, including renaming Polk Park to McColl Park and accommodating a limited scope addition at that location.
§ Amendment #2 is needed to extend the contract through the final renewal term and implement broader scope updates, including revisions to the McColl Park show schedule and ongoing operating needs.
§ The new estimated value of the contract including this amendment is $684,355.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods required do not present viable subcontracting opportunities. Ponds R Us, LLC will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Services Operating Budget