Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 3/26/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B9
ACTION:  Approve the utilization of ten-month Sourcewell cooperative contracts with No Fault 
Surfaces, EZ Dock, Miracle Recreation Equipment, Little Tikes Commercial, Wabash Valley, USA 
Shade Structures, Soft Play and Playworld Systems for the supply and installation of playground, water 
play and aquatic equipment, site amenities, and outdoor fitness equipment with related accessories and 
services.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of the contracts will not exceed $280,000. Sufficient funds have been 
appropriated in Park Improvement/Recreation Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Projects 6305499 
(Park Playground/Replacement) and 6308169 (Park Infrastructure), for anticipated expenditures during 
the current fiscal year and next fiscal year, contingent upon City Council approval of the City's annual 
budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the utilization of the contracts.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  (101625) Sourcewell solicited bids and awarded contracts for 
playground, water play and aquatic equipment, site amenities, and outdoor fitness equipment with 
related accessories and services. This contract will be effective through December 17, 2026.  Sourcewell 
develops public procurement solicitations and agreements using a lead state model, which meets the 
City’s highest standard for public cooperative contracting, achieving effective and efficient acquisition of 
quality products and services. 
These contracts will be used to purchase and install playground equipment at City parks and 
playgrounds as part of comprehensive playground renovations and when individual equipment 
replacements are necessary.  A full range of accessible playground equipment that accommodate 
children with mobility and other challenges are available through these approved contractors. 
General Pricing for Contracts
Sourcewell utilized a competitive bid process to establish discounts off-list pricing. Discounts range from 
3% to 23% off the list price for equipment offered by the contractors.
ATTACHMENTS:  N/A
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Alex Jovanovic, Deputy Community Services Director - Parks, (480) 350-5811
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Cecille Lewis, Procurement Officer