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Board approves $239,990 playground replacement at George Washington Carver Elementary
Summary
The board approved purchase and installation of two playground structures at George Washington Carver Elementary using a combination of a $200,000 Donnie Williams Foundation grant and SMECO rebates; vendor contract is $239,990.40 plus contingency.
The Board of Education approved the purchase and installation of two new playground structures at George Washington Carver Elementary School Wednesday using the Houston‑Galveston Area Council (HGAC) cooperative contract and Playground Specialists, Inc.
District staff said the project replaces two play structures installed in 2006; the replacement was funded in part by a $200,000 Donnie Williams Foundation grant and SMECO rebates (received after chiller replacements). The board approved a purchase price of $239,990.40 and a $2,500 contingency for demolition and installation; staff noted the district inspects playgrounds annually and prioritizes replacements when parts are no longer available from manufacturers.
Renderings shown to the board indicate distinct 5–12 play structures and sensory/music panels; staff said they will maintain a smaller 2–5 play area until funds are available for that replacement. The vendor is Playground Specialists, which staff said offers turnkey design, demolition and installation, and the contract was procured through HGAC PR11‑20, which provides a 10% discount, staff said.
Board members praised playground quality, the inclusion of sensory/music panels and staff coordination to find funding streams. The motion to use the HGAC contract and award the purchase carried by voice vote.
