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Council approves $1.25 million splash‑pad equipment purchase through Minnesota State Cooperative contract
Summary
Council approved purchase of splash pad equipment (vortex/Primo brand) totaling $1,246,588.52 under Cooperative Contract No. 218097, with staff noting specialized installers would perform equipment installation and that orders should be placed before July 31 to avoid price increases.
The Maquoketa City Council unanimously approved a resolution to purchase splash pad equipment and installation services under Minnesota State Cooperative Contract No. 218097 for $1,246,588.52.
Staff explained the purchase covers industry‑standard Vortex (Primo) equipment and that Commercial Recreation Specialists would perform installation; the city manager (speaker 2) said the cooperative contracting route is government backed and commonly used for these projects. Staff emphasized timing: "we waited for tonight to get this order in before July 31 when prices go up on all of this equipment." Council moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll call.
The equipment purchase is separate from the construction contract and staff said specialized installers—not city public works or volunteers—will perform equipment installation and ensure proper commissioning.
