Council Report

City of Mesa — City Council (2026-08-31)

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City Council Report 
 
Date: 
August 31, 2026 
To: 
City Council 
Through: 
Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer 
From: 
Edward Quedens, Business Services Director 
 
Kristy Garcia, Procurement Administrator 
Subject: 
Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Wind 
Screens, Protective Netting & Batter’s Eye Repair & Replacement for the 
Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities Department (Single Response) 
(Citywide) 
 
Recommendation 
 
Council is requested to approve the award as recommended. 
 
A committee representing Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities Department and 
Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the contract to the 
single, responsive, and responsible proposal from Chase Sports Specialist, LLC in an 
amount not to exceed $245,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or 
the adjusted Consumer Price Index.   
 
Background / Discussion 
 
This contract will provide the purchase, installation, and repair or replacement of wind 
screens, protective netting, and batter’s eye screens for the various City parks and sports 
fields maintained by the Aquatics and Parks Maintenance Division. Repair and replacement 
services include but are not limited to the repair and/or replacement of existing fabric 
covers, existing structural parts, screen fabrication, and installation of new fabric covers.  
 
The Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities Department is responsible for the 
maintenance of 32 protective nets, 142 windscreens, and 31 batter’s eye screens. This 
contract will ensure the windscreens remain both functional and visually well-maintained as 
they age or experience damage from storms or vandalism.    
 
City staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to all registered Wind Screens, Protective 
Netting & Batter’s Eye Repair & Replacement providers. One proposal response was 
received. The proposal response was evaluated by a committee and was found to be 
responsive to the requirements of the RFP. The evaluation committee unanimously agreed 
on the award recommendation.

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Purchase Information 
 
Action: Award 
Procurement Type: Request for Proposals 
Contract Number: 2026170 
Local Consideration: Policy did not apply to this procurement method 
Protests Received: None  
Initial Contract Term: Three years 
Possible Renewals: Up to a maximum of two years, subject to Administrative review and 
approval  
Funding Source: PRCF operating budget through the Commercial Cubs fund, Commercial 
Hohokam fund, and General fund   
 
No Bid Response 
 
Covermaster, Inc.  
 
Proposal Response  
 
Chase Sports Specialist, LLC – Tempe, AZ  
(Recommended)