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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a contract with Texas Department of Criminal Justice for removal and replacement of bleachers at the Killeen Rodeo Arena in the amount of $99,604.46.
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DATE: January 4, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Leslie Hinkle, Executive Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Bleacher Replacement at Killeen Rodeo Arena
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen owns the Killeen Rodeo Arena. On December 16, 2008, the City Council approved CCMR 08-204R, to replace wood bleachers with aluminum bleachers in a section of the west side of the arena. Due to the lack of sufficient funding, the wood bleachers on the top section of the east side were not replaced. Over the years, these wood bleachers have deteriorated and are damaged from exposure to the weather. They pose a safety hazard for more than 10,000 patrons that attend the Annual PRCA Rodeo each year.
Texas Correctional Industries (TCI) is a division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that manufactures goods and services primarily using offender labor. These products and services are made available for purchase by Texas governmental entities. Competitive bidding is not required for items purchased from TCI under the Prison Made Goods Act. TCI is exempt from Evidence of Insurance. TCI will warranty their work for one (1) year, and the vendor warranties the raw materials for the bleachers for three (3) years. This is a turnkey project.
The 75th Annual PRCA Rodeo, is scheduled for May 19-21, 2022, and replacement of the bleachers is needed before then to ensure the safety of rodeo patrons. TCI can remove the existing wood bleachers as well as manufacture and install aluminum bleachers prior to our rodeo season.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1) Do not remove the damaged bleachers and install aluminum bleachers at the Killeen Rodeo Arena to improve safety for our rodeo patrons.
2) Remove and replace the damaged wood ble...
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