Approval of $223,989.81 for Pine Park Playground Replacement

Original title: Ratification of City Manager's Use of the Exemptions/Piggybacks/Cooperatives Section 2-403 of the City's Procurement Code to Enter into an Agreement with Playcore Wisconsin, DBA Gametime, Inc. through OMNIA Partners Contract No. 2017001134 for the Replacement of the Playground Equipment at Pine Park, Located at 4556 McKibben Drive, North Port, FL 34287, Under Purchase Order No. 052143, in the Amount of $223,989.81.

July 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is spending $223,989.81 in public funds to replace playground equipment at Pine Park, located at 4556 McKibben Drive.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Pine Park visitors

Residents who use the playground will have access to new equipment following the replacement.

Playcore Wisconsin, DBA Gametime, Inc.

The company is the recipient of the city contract for equipment supply.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Commission is ratifying a contract to replace playground equipment at Pine Park. The project uses an existing cooperative purchasing agreement to acquire equipment from Playcore Wisconsin, DBA Gametime, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the standard bidding process bypassed?

The City Manager utilized Section 2-403 of the City's Procurement Code, which allows for the use of cooperative purchasing agreements (piggybacking) to enter into contracts.

Who is the vendor for the new playground?

The vendor is Playcore Wisconsin, doing business as Gametime, Inc.

How much will this project cost?

The total cost is $223,989.81.

Why It Matters

The city is spending $223,989.81 in public funds to replace playground equipment at Pine Park, located at 4556 McKibben Drive.

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Approval of $223,989.81 for Pine Park Playground Replacement

The City Commission is ratifying a contract to replace playground equipment at Pine Park. The project uses an existing cooperative purchasing agreemen

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Use of Cooperative Purchasing

The city is utilizing an external cooperative contract (OMNIA Partners) to expedite the procurement of playground equipment, bypassing traditional local bidding.

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