PRESENTER: Presenter
Jeff Bransford, Park Development Manager
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a purchase from Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks for new trash receptacles and from Texas Longhorn BBQ Pits, LLC for barbeque grills for the City of New Braunfels park system.
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DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Department
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: NA
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This is a continuation of efforts to upgrade and expand amenities in City parks to provide safe and enjoyable experiences for all users using revenues collected through park development fees. Staff is requesting the purchase of 176 trash receptacles and 131 barbeque grills to install throughout the park system to replace furnishings due to damage, vandalism, or failing components. After consideration of style, maintenance needs, and durability, it is proposed that these replacement models will become the new standard furnishings, increasing the aesthetics of the park system.
The cost for the 176 trash receptacles is $184,459.26, sourced from Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks utilizing the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative, satisfying the competitive bidding requirements.
The cost for the 131 barbeque grills is $110,750.00, which includes 90 small grills and 41 large grills. The grills were sourced through a Request for Proposals issued on August 6, 2025. Texas Longhorn BBQ Pits, LLC provided the lowest proposal and was determined to be the most qualified vendor for the purchase.
Delivery and installation of these enhancements will take place over the next 6-12 months based on the anticipated vendor timelines for fabrication and delivery.
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STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for this purchase is supported through available funding within the Park Development Fund, therefore, sufficient funds are available. This purchase is a component of the FY 2025 budget strategy to leverage available Park Development funds for system wide park enhancements.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a purchase for new trash receptacles and barbeque grills for City of New Braunfels parks.