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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: June 18, 2025
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Chandra Alpough, CPM, CPRP,Director of Parks and Recreation lam/
RE: P.R. 24408—Contract with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks
for Park Improvements at Lincoln Park
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 24408
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds
& Water Parks of Spring, Texas through Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 679-
22 for park improvements to Lincoln Park in the amount of$223,957.90.
Background:
The City of Port Arthur City Council has clearly indicated that "quality of life" concerns are a
key focus for the City of Port Arthur. City administration has been actively engaged in research
planning, designing, and programming efforts to address such issues. The area of Parks and
Recreation has been an active focal point for these efforts.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 23-462, the City Council adopted a City of Port Arthur Parks and
Recreation Master Plan to promote and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Port Arthur,
Texas. In addition, it serves as guidance for both short and long term planning for the Parks and
Recreation Department.
In accordance with the plan,the Parks and Recreation Department has begun to address the park
systems that have features and amenities of varied conditions that need to be addressed. Lincoln
Park is one of the parks that is in mediocre condition. The Parks and Recreation Department
proposes the following improvements to Lincoln Park: replacing the playground equipment,
installing an inclusive swing, and adding new play features along with a square table.
Budget Impact:
Funding in the amount $223,957.90 is available for this purpose in the Parks and Recreation
Capital Improvement Account Number 307-25-067-8525-00-20-000
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R.No. 24408 authorizing the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks of Spring,
Texas through Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 679-22 for park improvements
to Lincoln Park in the amount of$223,957.90.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294
P. R. # 24408
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
A CONRACT WITH KRAFTSMAN COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUNDS &
WATER PARKS OF SPRING, TEXAS THROUGH BUYBOARD
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NO. 679-22 FOR PARK
IMPROVEMENTS TO LINCOLN PARK IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$223,957.90. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NUMBER 307-25-067-8525-00-20-
000
WHEREAS,the City Council has made "quality of life" for citizens a priority; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 23-462, the City Council adopted a Parks and
Recreation Master Plan to promote and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Port Arthur,
Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur Parks and Recreation Master Plan is designed to
provide guidance for both short and long term planning for the Parks and Recreation
Department; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the plan, the Parks and Recreation Department has
begun to address the park systems that have features and amenities of varied conditions that need
to be addressed; and,
WHEREAS, Lincoln Park was identified as being in mediocre condition in the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code allows a city, by resolution of
its governing body, to participate in cooperative purchasing programs, such as Texas Buyboard
as an alternative to formal bid process; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 02-341, the City of Port Arthur entered into an
interlocal agreement for cooperative purchasing with Texas Buyboard; and,
WHEREAS, Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks of Spring, Texas is part
of the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program under Contract No. 679-22 and submitted a
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quote for park improvements at Lincoln Park in the amount of$223,957.90 (attached hereto as
Exhibit"A").
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks of Spring, Texas through
Buyboard Contract No. 679-22, for park improvements at Lincoln Park in the total amount of
$223,957.90 (attached hereto as Exhibit"A").
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes
of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , A.D.,
2025, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,by the following vote:
AYES: (Mayor)
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Charlotte M. Moses
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, Esq.
City Attorney
APPROVED/
TO ADMINISTRATION:
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Ron Burton, C'
City Man.:-r
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Chandra Alpough, CPM
Director of Parks and Recreation
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Lyn oswe
Director of Finance
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Clifton Williams, CPPB1
Purchasing Manager
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BILL TO SHIP TO
Port Arthur,City of t 409-983-8152 Port Arthur,City of C 409-983-8152
Ms. Chandra Alpough, MA, CPRP Ms. Chandra Alpough, MA, CPRP 409-549-4077
Port Arthur-Lincoln Park Port Arthur-Lincoln Park
PO Box 1089 748 7th Ave
ap@portarthurtx.gov Port Arthur, TX 77642
Port Arthur, TX 77641
Terms:
Net 30 days
QTY Code Description Size Color
Drawing:KPS-32234
Sheet:K.2 Date:12.10.2024
DISCBB Proposal includes Discount on BuyBoard Purchase,BuyBoard Contract#679-22
Plavaround Eauiament
1 KP5-PLAY KP5-30870 Kustom playground with 5"posts for ages 2 to 5
1 PLD0018XX Inclusive Team Swing,3.5"Arch Frame,team swing seat and chain included,by
Superior Playgrounds
1 TD-IG-N-SRP-K Tuned Drums,set of 5 drums, Inground Mount by Superior Playgrounds
1 SRPSURCHG Material Surcharge on Playground equipment by Superior Recreational Products
Surfacina(Poured in Place Rubberl
2450 PIP Furnish and Install IPEMA Certified Poured in Place Safety Surfacing,3.75"depth for
8'critical fall height,_50%std color/50%black.
Includes:
-Aromatic binder
-5 Year Warranty-longer life expectancy with proper maintenance. *Budget
Proposal for Maintenance Roll Coat to be applied 18-24 months from date of
installation, to be revised at time of Roll Coat Install-$7 per SF
-Borders/Sub Base/Site Prep/Drainage-Not Included unless listed separately
-Based on good job access,no design,regular wages,trash removal from site
2450 BASE-4 Compacted Stabilized base,installed at a 4"depth. By:Kraftsman Per Foot
2 FABRIC Polyspun Soil Separator, 1800 SF. 6'x300'
Site Amenities
1 T46WEB Web 46"Square Table with extended table top and 3 attached seats,Surface Mount 46"x 57"
-3SMADA
4 T46WEBPSM Web Square 46"Table with 4 attached seats, Surface Mount 46"
****Removal By City****
Existing Surfacing/Tables
-Removal of existing fall surface materials and base will be performed by(City)to
depths needed for proper new base and safety surfacing to be installed.
-Removal of Existing Tables by City for New Tables to be installed
Total: $223,957.90
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Special Terms and Conditions
Sales Tax Exempt:
Sales tax is not included in prices quoted. Customer is to supply Sales Tax Exemption or Sales Tax Resale certificate at
time of acceptance of proposal, or sales tax will be added to final contract and invoicing for the project.
Buy Board:
Proposal is submitted with applicable discounts per Buy Board program to reflect established discounts.
Insurance Terms:
Kraftsman will supply a certificate of insurance verifying the limits of coverage. See terms page for details and charges
for naming additional insured parties or adding special coverage's if required.
Credit Card Terms:
If paying by American Express, there is a 6% processing fee charge. If paying by Visa or Master Card, there is a 4%
processing fee charge.
Monthly Progress Billings:
All work completed and materials stored as of the last day of the month shall be billed on or before the 25th of said
month. Payments to be received by the 15th of the following month.
Shipping Charges:
Unless noted otherwise on quote, all shipping and handling charges on quote are firm for duration of 90 days.
No Bonding Included:
No performance, or payment bonds, and/or maintenance bonds are included. These are available upon request at
additional cost for the bonds and processing.
Force Majeure:
Each Party shall be excused from liability for the failure or delay in performance of any obligation under this Agreement
(other than failure to make payment when due) by reason of any event beyond such Party's reasonable control including
but not limited to Acts of God, fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, pandemic flu, or other natural forces, governmental
orders or directives, war, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, accident, destruction or other casualty, any lack or failure of
transportation facilities, any lack or failure of supply of raw materials, or any other event similar to those enumerated
above. Such excuse from liability shall be effective only to the extent and duration of the event(s) causing the failure or
delay in performance and provided that the Party has not caused such event(s)to occur. Notice of a Party's failure or
delay in performance due to force majeure must be given to the other Party within (20) days after its occurrence has
become identified by the Party. All delivery dates under this Agreement that have been affected by force majeure shall be
tolled for the duration of such force majeure. In no event shall any Party be required to prevent or settle any labor
disturbance or dispute, or to act outside of compliance with governmental orders or directives.❑
Sub Surface Conditions:
The owner shall absorb all costs incurred from unknown conditions such as rock removal, poor digging conditions or pour
soil bearing capacity, less than 3000 PSF or a water table higher than 10 ft below finished grade. If material is so large or
so large or cumbersome that it cannot be removed with a mini excavator, then that part of excavation that requires other
methods of removal or remediation such as, but not limited to, shoring, pneumatic jack hammer, backhoe, hydraulic rock
breaker, or dynamite, will be billed on a time and material basis.
Storage Fees:
Please review lead times for production and shipping, If for whatever reason customer or customer's site is not ready for
installation of product within 4 weeks of arrival from manufacturer at Kraftsman warehouse, a storage fee equal to 2% of
the product will be incurred monthly to be paid at time of installation.
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Concealed Conditions:
If Contractor should encounter concealed conditions that were not reasonably anticipated by Contractor at the time of
execution of this Construction Agreement, Contractor shall bring the existence and nature of such concealed conditions
to the attention of Owner. If such concealed conditions prevent, preclude, or obstruct performance by Contractor of the
work herein prescribed, or burden the scope of work as herein defined by requiring additional work by Contractor to
address, correct, and/or rectify such concealed defects, then the scope of work and contract price as herein above
defined shall be adjusted in accordance with account for all courses of action necessary to address, correct, and/or rectify
such concealed conditions.
Extra Work& Deviations from Original Contract Work:
Should Owner, construction lender if any, or any public or governmental agency or inspector direct any deletion from,
modification of, or addition to the work as herein above specified, the costs of such deletion(s), modification(s), or addition
(s) shall be added to or deducted from the contract price, as herein above defined, as the circumstances dictate. Any and
all deletions from, modifications of, or additions to the scope of work prescribed by this Construction Agreement together
with the adjustment to contract price shall be made or otherwise memorialized in a writing signed by Owner and
Contractor prior to any obligation in kind or character on the part of the Contractor to recognize, honor, or adhere to such
changes.
Items not included:
These items are not included (unless separately listed in line-items of proposal):
• Finish landscaping, sodding or seeding of disturbed areas. All disturbed areas to be leveled and raked out.
Concrete lead walks or adjoining observation concrete deck areas.
Excavation and Drainage of area for fall surfacing.
• Removal of existing equipment and site amenities by (City)
• Storm Water Pollution Controls for project site.
Temporary security fence during construction.
Site usage signage for use instructions, rules, safety, or emergency notifications as needed or required.
• Shade systems
• Anything not specifically listed in line items of proposal.
• Removal of existing fall surface materials and base will be performed by (City)to depths needed for proper new base
and safety surfacing to be installed.
Delivery and Unloading:
If Installation is purchased: Kraftsman is responsible for ensuring that adequate staff and equipment resources are
available for timely off-loading, safe handling, and secure storage of equipment upon receipt from motor freight carrier of
installed product shipments. Unloading of materials from the truck will potentially require material handling equipment, i.e.
forklift, pallet jack(s), to properly remove equipment from the delivery truck. In Most Cases when Kraftsman is installing a
project the product will be received at Kraftsman's Warehouse and stored until needed on the project. Then transported
to the site at the time of installation.
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Locating for Underground Utilities:
• Kraftsman will call and arrange for utility locating with the public utilities stake out providers. All Public Utilities, including
Phone, Electrical, Gas, Cable, and Fiber Optics are to be staked by 811 prior to work done by Kraftsman. Kraftsman will
arrange with Public Utility Stake Out providers for a date that this is to be completed prior to Kraftsman arriving on site.
• Customer is to locate, mark, and provide information for all privately owned utilities that are not marked by the Public
Utility providers, for all utility service lines below grade that are privately owned. These will include any and all of the
following: electrical, water lines, gas lines, irrigation lines, sewer and storm lines, cable service lines, fiber optic or other
IT lines, which are privately owned by the property owner.
• Kraftsman is not responsible for any underground utilities which are not marked or located by the owner or public utilities
stake out providers. Damages to underground utilities for electrical, water, irrigation, and other listed above will not be
repaired by Kraftsman and will be the owner's expense and responsibility.
Installation of Playground:
Installation quoted includes:
A. Receiving and unloading of equipment
B. Excavation of required footings
C. Assembly of structure
D. Concrete for footings
E. All labor, tools, machinery, and equipment as necessary for installation.
Project Completion Playgrounds:
Allow 2 to 4 weeks for preparation of plans, drawings, and submittals after acceptance of proposal provided that the
following has been completed and approved by the customer:
• Project product submittals reviewed, approved and returned.
Completed Color selection sheet(signed and dated)
• Physical project address
All contact names and phone numbers
Exemption certificate
Deposit per contract
Allow adequate time for processing and procuring construction permits if required.
Allow approximately 3 to 6 weeks for project completion upon equipment delivery from manufacturer(see Lead Time
Note for ship times from manufactures), issuance of building permits if required, weather permitting.
Surfacing:
Yearly Roll Coat Maintenance of Poured in Place is recommended every 18 months and is required to remain complaint
with warranty.
Lead Times Playgrounds:
Lead Times are after approval of all Initial submittals/colors (see Project Completion Note for additional information on
submittal times), and begin once the order is placed with the manufacturer.
Superior Playground - lead time for items to ship is 9-12 weeks for steel playgrounds
Superior Site Amenities- lead time for items to ship is 4-6 weeks for standard items
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NotePricing -Rubber Surfacing
Due to the current volatility of the surfacing raw materials market, shipping & labor—
Pricing good for 30 days. Expired proposals may be subject to a price increase of up to 3%
*Please contact your sales rep for current pricing of all expired proposals
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General Terms and Conditions
Bill To: Ship To:
Port Arthur, City of Port Arthur, City of
Terms:
Net 30 days
CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders,and will become an extra
charge over and above the contract.
2. No returns of merchandise will be accepted unless previously authorized in writing by Kraftsman.All returns are subject to restocking fee of 25%
plus freight charges incurred for return to original shipment origination.
3. Title for all equipment is reserved by Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks until payment in full is received.The right to enter the
property and repossess said equipment is hereby granted to Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks if payment is not rendered in
accordance with the terms above. All payments made prior to repossession under this contract shall be forfeited to Kraftsman Commercial
Playgrounds and Water Parks as cost incurred to recover the equipment. Repossession of product does not waive any damages or costs due as
awarded by the court.
4. All collections or litigation concerning this contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas,with venue in Harris County.
5. Kraftsman warranties the merchandise and workmanship on this proposal to be up to the manufacturers'published standards upon receiving full
payment.See catalogs or attached drawings for specific layouts,warranties,and specifications.
6. Kraftsman reserves the right to review contract for final acceptance by management and to make corrections of clerical errors.
7. A service charge of 1.5%per month will be assessed on all past due amounts.
8. Payments to Kraftsman by credit card will incur a processing fee of 4%for Visa and MasterCard,and 6%for American Express
9. Installation services include all labor,equipment required to complete the job,and insurance coverage's as required by law. Extra installation
charges will incur for abnormal sub surfaces,ie.rock,landfill,etc. Price quoted includes Kraftsman's standard insurance coverages of$2 million
in General Liability&Completed operations,$1 million in Automobile Liability,$1 million in Workman's Compensation. Any charges by
Kraftsman's insurance carrier or agents for adding General Contractor or Owner as additional insured,waivers of subrogation,or changes to
standard coverage shall be added to contract charges. No performance and/or payment bonds shall be provided by Kraftsman,unless listed as
individual line item in proposal.
10. Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks is not liable for damages to unmarked underground utilities,and irrigations systems during
installation. It is the customers responsibility to locate all underground utilities.
11. Building permits required by local or state authorities&municipalities are not included and are the responsibility of the owner of the property,
unless specifically included as a line item in the proposal. If Kraftsman is to handle required permitting,Kraftsman will provide a quote if not
included as a line item within this proposal.
12. This proposal may be withdrawn by Kraftsman if not accepted within thirty(30)days.
Respectfully Submitted 15 004611"".
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Ryan Slott Date
Acceptance of Proposal:
The prices, specification and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified.
Payment will be made as outlined above. If contract is placed with an attorney for suit or collection through probate, bankruptcy or
other legal proceedings, customer agrees to pay all expenses and reasonable attorney fees incurred. Any verbal instructions,
agreements, or promises are not valid unless written as part of this contract.
Authorized Signature PO#:
Printed Name& Title Date of Acceptance
Authorized Signature
Printed Name& Title
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND A RESILIENT FALL SURFACE BE INSTALLED UNDER ALL PLAY&FITNESS EQUIPMENT
Thank You! We Appreciate Your Business!