Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 3/26/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B17
ACTION:  Approve a one-year contract renewal with Rain Deck for splash playground features for City 
Parks.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of the contract will not exceed $150,000. Sufficient funds have been 
appropriated in the Park Improvement/Recreation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project 6305499 
(Park Playground Replace) and 2548 (Water Playpads and Fountains) for anticipated expenditures 
during the current fiscal year and future fiscal years, contingent upon City Council approval of the City’s 
annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the contract renewal.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  (T23-159-01) City Council approved the contract award on April 
20, 2023, for an initial one-year period with four, one-year renewal options. This renewal request is the 
third of four renewal options. 
This contract provides for the purchase of a wide variety of play features for City splash playgrounds, 
enhancing the play experience at park locations throughout the City, including Hudson Park, Esquer 
Park and Jaycee Park. The playground enhancement includes features such as Jelly Stick, Flower 
Shower, Cury Water Pillar, Rainy Arms and Dumping Bucket, all designed to provide a safe and 
enjoyable experience for park visitors of all ages.
Contractor Performance
The performance of the contractor was evaluated by City staff as shown in the following table:
Rain Deck
Evaluation Criteria
Meets Contract 
Requirements
Does Not  Meet 
Contract
Requirements
Contract personnel are responsive, cooperative, and available
X
Quality of products or services delivered
X
Timeliness of performance
X
Follow-up skills in resolving complaints or problems 
X
Promptness and accuracy of pricing on submitted invoices
X
Renewal Cost
The company has agreed to renew the contract with no price increase.
ATTACHMENTS: N/A  
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Evelyn McNeill, Community Services Manager, (480) 350-5738
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney

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Prepared by:  Cecille Lewis, Procurement Officer