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Council approves $3.47M park parking-lot projects after debate over cooperative procurement
Summary
City council approved construction of three park parking lots totaling roughly $3.47 million but split over procurement methods ignited a 3-2 council vote and a broader debate about use of Sourcewell/cooperative purchasing versus open competitive bidding.
The Amarillo City Council on May 27 awarded construction work for three new or upgraded parking lots at John Stiff North and South and at Rick Klein Park, approving a roughly $3.47 million package after a contentious discussion about procurement method and vendor selection.
Parks staff said the work addresses long-standing crowding and accessibility issues during heavy youth-sports weekends and events, and that one lot alone would provide more than 400 spaces. Park officials and the city's purchasing staff recommended using Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing contract, because it allowed faster…
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