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CRA approves $109,560 blanket contract for Charnell and Young Circle splash pad maintenance
Summary
The Hollywood CRA voted unanimously Dec. 4 to award a two‑year blanket purchase agreement to JCR Mechanical Contractor, Inc. (not‑to‑exceed $109,560 annually) for daily and as‑needed maintenance of the Charnell Park and Young Circle splash pads and fountains; board asked staff to analyze lower‑maintenance replacement options.
The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency on Dec. 4 approved a blanket purchase agreement with JCR Mechanical Contractor, Inc. to provide daily, monthly and as‑needed maintenance for splash pads and fountains at Charnell Park and the Arts Park at Young Circle. The initial two‑year contract begins Jan. 23, 2025, with options to renew for additional two‑year periods and an annual not‑to‑exceed cap of $109,560.
Redevelopment and operations manager Lisa Leota summarized the formal invitation to bid (IFB22224GJ) and said the procurement process required firms to have at least five years’ experience maintaining fountains or splash pads for government entities or large commercial properties and to maintain required licenses and insurance. Leota recommended JCR Mechanical as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder; she noted two bids were received, and that Ragonese Group, Inc. had submitted the other proposal at a higher not‑to‑exceed figure.
"JCR Mechanical Contractor Incorporated was determined to be the most responsive and responsible bidder, the lowest bidder that fulfilled all the requirements," Leota told the board. Company principals William Rios Sr., William Rios Jr. and Diana Martinez were present to answer questions.
Board members pressed staff on why beach systems cost more to maintain. Board member Gruber and others cited sand intrusion and older recycling/filter systems on the beach splash pad and asked whether replacing the beach system with a newer, lower‑maintenance design would be more cost effective in the long run. Leota said roughly $30,000 of the bid is a flat inclusion for labor and parts and that beach elements increase labor intensity. Board members asked Parks and Public Works to analyze replacement options and report back.
A public commenter, Bob Glickman, suggested automatic backwash sand filters as a technical mitigation for sand accumulation. Board member Hernandez moved to approve the contract; Schuham seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Next steps: staff will execute the blanket purchase agreement starting Jan. 23, 2025, monitor vendor performance under daily Department of Health log requirements, and return to the board with an analysis of potential lower‑maintenance replacement splash pad designs if Parks and Rec confirms feasibility.
