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.. ~ ,~ ~ • • • INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM AUGUST 27, 1984 T0: S. Sherwood - Director of Parma a~Q Recr~dtion FROM: J. Ray - Purchasing SUBJECT: Sealed Bid 40050 - Parklaa~ayground Equipment Advertised sealed bids 440050 for the purchase of assorted park and play- ground equipment were opened and read in City Council Chambers August 23, 1984 at 4 p.m. Bid invitations were mailed to three major park and play- ground equipment distributors with all three firms returning bids. Specifications established by the Parks Superintendent emphasized safety and durability as well as ease of installation. Low bid was submitted by Vaughn and Associates of Dallas, Texas on equipment built by Quality Industries. Several pieces bid were slightly below specifications and their bid totalled $7,904 with a delivery time of thirty to fourty-five days. Vaughn Associates also offered a one year warranty on all equipment excluding vandalism and/or faulty installation. Second low bid was submitted~by~ Persenaire Park & Playground Equipment of Houston, Texas in the amount of $8,377.70. Equipment is manufactured~:to~~speei- fications by Gametime Inc. and carries a one-year warranty on metal parts and a ten year warranty on pressure treated wood. Persenaire also offers a one and one-half percent (1 1/2X) discount for payment within twenty days bringing his net total bid to $8,252.03. I hereby recommend accepting the second low bid by Persenaire Park & Playground Equipment on the basis of their superior warranty and construction. I also recommend the City of La Porte take advantage of the prompt payment discount offered in his bid to bring the total price down to $8,252.03. I trust you will concur with this recommendation. JR/mb cc: B. Clark B. Herrera U