Board authorizes purchase order to lock playground pricing and avoid 5% 2027 increase
Summary
To avoid an anticipated 5% price increase, the city authorized a purchase order to Saint Croix Recreation by mid‑November 2026 to secure current pricing for replacement playground equipment; vendor terms require no down payment and allow cancellation before production with an anticipated ship date of 04/15/2027.
Staff described purchasing terms proposed by Saint Croix Recreation: issuing a purchase order by mid‑November 2026 would secure current pricing and avoid a forecasted 5% increase for 2027; no down payment is required, invoicing occurs upon receipt and the order may be canceled until production begins. Zach said the anticipated ship date is April 15, 2027.
Board members supported locking the price to save money but asked clarifying questions about production start dates and vendor timelines; a motion to approve the purchase order as presented was moved, seconded and approved.
Quote attributed to staff: “City must submit a purchase PO purchase order by mid November 20 26 to guarantee the current pricing.”
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