On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian caused havoc and destruction on Southwest Florida damaging a large portion of the City of Cape Coral’s infrastructure. Damaged structures include bleachers at Caloosa Football, Cape Coral Sports Complex, Koza-Saladino, Pelican Baseball, Storm Football and BMX Bike track. The damage raised concerns on the stability of the bleachers and whether they were structurally sound. Inspections confirmed safety concerns, and it was determines that the best course of action would be to replace the bleachers.
The Parks & Recreation Department is requesting to piggyback the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) d/b/a Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) Contract #KPN-202001-01, for the purchase of replacement bleachers at the aforementioned parks. After evaluation, staff recommends replacing the following listed bleachers:
Caloosa Football
1 – 27’ (5-Row) Bleacher – LU-0524ASC
3 – 15’ (5-Row) Bleachers – LU-0515ASC
Cape Coral Sports Complex (Multi)
1 - 15’ (4-Row) Bleacher – LU-0415AS
7 - 15’ (5-Row) Bleachers – LU-0515ASC
Koza Baseball
5 – 21’ (5-Row) Bleachers - LU0521ASC
Pelican Baseball
6 – 15’ (5-Row) Bleachers - LU-0515ASC
Storm Football
1 – 27’ (5-Row) Bleacher – LU-0524ASC
3 - 15’ (4 Row) Bleacher – LU-0415AS
BMX Bike Track
2 - 15’ (5 Row) Bleachers - LU-0515ASC
On December 9, 2019, Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit d/b/a/ the Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) issued a competitive solicited Invitation for Bid (IFB) #KPN 202001-01 Grandstand and Stadium Seating with a bid opening date of January 7, 2020.
The Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) is a not-for-profit national cooperative purchasing program administered by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU), a regional educational service agency created by the Pennsylvania Legislative Act of 1971 and a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. KPN serves tax-exempt nonprofit educational institutions, political subdivisions and other not-for-profit organizations across the nation that seek quality products and services for the best possible price.
On January 22, 2020 agreement #KPN202001-01 was awarded to GT Grandstands, Inc. for Grandstand and Stadium Seating. The agreement commenced on January 22, 2020 until February 28, 2021 and by mutual agreement the contract could be extended for five additional one year term (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026). The extension has been awarded and the contract was renewed until February 28, 2024.
Due to the City’s status as a participating public agency with the KPN, the City can piggyback the existing contract. After evaluation, Staff recommends piggybacking the contract, which will yield cost savings to the City over its current pricing structure, as well as streamline and enhance efficiency of the City’s business processes.
If approved, the initial purchase for the bleachers is in the in the amount of $122,235. Staff is requesting to utilize the contract for the duration of the contract period for future purchases.
This request is in accordance with City of Cape Coral Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 1, Section 2-144(f) of the Procurement Ordinance “Purchases of Goods or Services from Contracts Awarded by other Governmental Entities or Not by Profit Entities by Competitive Bid”.