The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting authorization to purchase a prefabricated restroom building from CXT, Inc., to be installed adjacent the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park (see attached location aerial).

Staff believes the City can get better pricing by using the Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) purchasing cooperative contract to purchase the restroom building directly from CXT, Inc. Funding for the restroom is included in the current Capital Projects Fund. The contract price for the restroom is $68,161.42 and is well within the budgeted amount of $110,000.  The restroom will be similar to the restroom installed during phase 1 construction at Smith park near the hiking trailhead. The goal is to have the bathroom building completed by the beginning of the concert season next summer.

With City Commission approval, staff will select the actual color schemes, roof styles and wall texture to complement the amphitheater. It should be noted that the installation of the restroom building is not included in the purchase price. The installation will be handled separately, using the City’s purchase order guidelines, and is anticipated to cost under $10,000. CXT, Inc. has a successful track record with the City, having supplied restrooms for Granny White Park, Flagpole Park, Wikle Park and two at Smith Park.

Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) is an association created by the State of Minnesota to serve governmental entities across the United States. Participating members in Sourcewell may purchase through the organization's competitively solicited purchase contracts, thereby benefiting from volume pricing while satisfying local bidding requirements.  The Board of Commissioners authorized the City's participation in NJPA in 2009.   Included for your review is CXT’s quote, Sourcewell contract information, a sample picture of the bathroom and a location picture/diagram.  

Please contact the Parks and Recreation Director if you have any questions.