HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.C.1. Purchase of Fitness Equipment
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSENT
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Travis Karlen, Recreation Supervisor
Meeting Date: March 4, 2003
Subject: Purchase of Fitness Equipment
INTRODUCTION
City Council is asked to authorize the purchase of new fitness equipment for the
Community Center.
BACKGROUND
The 2003 operating budget contains $20,000 for upgrading fitness equipment. The
existinQ Inventory of equipment we have IS as follows:
Unit Date Purchased # Purchased
Free Climber December 1995 1
.. Stairmaster 4000 PT December 1995 2
Soinnaker 3600RC December 1995 2
FreeClimber 4400 PT Februarv 1998 1
Nordic Trac December 1995 1
Treadmill December 1995 2
December 1998
The equipment being proposed will provide additional pieces requested by patrons, as
well as replacement for the older equipment that is nearing its life expectancy.
DISCUSSION
In order to ensure we choose the best equipment possible, we conducted background
research on equipment and surveyed our users.
The initial phase of research started with a survey of facilities around the metro area to
learn about their equipment and experiences. FindinQs were as follows:
Facility Equipment Recommendation Other Comments
Shoreview Life - Fitness #1 Elliptical Machines New Facilities - Liked
Community Center #2 Treadmills Life-Fitness in before
and stuck with them.
Inver Grove Heights Star- Trac Treadmills, Prefers Precor Precor has the best
Community Center Cybex Elliptical, reputation for repair
(The Grove) Stairmaster, Precor warranty and quality.
Eden Prairie Stairmaster #1 Elliptical Machines Continually asked to
Community Center Nautilus #2 Treadmills get more elliptical
#3 Stair mills machines.
YMCA Burnsville Life-Fitness, Star-Trac Prefers Precor Swears by Precor.
Paramount, Precor Roxy (Fitness
Director)
NW Athletic Club Life-Fitness Very happy with Life All NW athletic clubs -
Maple Grove Star-Mart Fitness Life Fitness
At the same time, we also distributed a survey to community center members and daily
users on fitness equipment. FindinQs were as follows:
Item # of 3s # of 2s # Of 1s Total Rank
Very Interested Somewhat Not Interested Score
Interested
Elliptical 45 8 8 159 1
Climber 11 10 37 90 5
Step Mill 10 16 27 89 6
U Cvcle 19 12 31 112 3
R Cvcle 14 13 29 97 4
Treadmill 27 15 15 126 2
The results of this survey indicated that most people were interested in the Elliptical
Machines, followed by the treadmills. As a result of this research, we are proposing to
purchase:
One Treadmill
Two Upright Bikes
Two Elliptical Machines
One Stationary Elliptical Machine
We have received bids from Push Pedal Pull, Star trac, and Second Wind Exercise for
these units.
Company & Brand Units Included Bid Warranty &
Service
Star Trac 1 Treadmill $19,470.00 1 Year Parts
3 Elliptical 1 Year Labor
2 UpriQht Bikes
200 Wind 1 Treadmill $19,649.25 2-Year Parts and
Life-Fitness 3 Elliptical Labor
2 UpriQht Bikes Lifetime on Frame
Push Pedal Pull 1 Treadmill $19,999.64 2-Year Parts
Pre cor 2 Elliptical 1-Year Labor
1 Stationary 5-YearWarrantyon
Elliptical Display and Fan
2 UpriQht Bikes Motor
Although Push Pedal Pull is slightly more than the other quotes, according to our
research, Precor would be the best option for new equipment for the Community Center.
They have a good reputation with the other organizations they serve, and they offer the
best service contract and warranty out of the 3 quotes.
BUDGET IMPACT
We have budgeted $20,000. Initially we thought we would only be able to get 3 pieces
of cardio equipment for that amount, but we have been able to work out a proposal for 6
new pieces for the Community Center. The full $20,000 will be used for these additions
to our cardia equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the proposal for new cardio
equipment on February 24th and recommend to City Council the purchase of new
equipment from Push Pedal Pull in the amount of $19,999.64.
REQUESTED ACTION
The City Council is asked to approve the purchase six units of Precor Cardio Equipment
from Push Pedal Pull at a price of $19,999.64.
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Travis M. Karlen
Recreation Supervisor