This master agreement establishes a framework for the City of Charlotte (and other participating public agencies) to procure playground and outdoor fitness equipment, site accessories, surfacing, and related products and services nationwide. Kompan, Inc. supplies, designs, installs, and maintains the equipment under a discount‑percentage pricing model, with mandatory certifications (IPEMA, ASTM, CPSC) and warranty requirements. The agreement spans three years with two optional two‑year renewals, covering an estimated annual purchase volume of $100 million across all participating agencies.
• Supplies a full catalog of IPEMA‑certified playground and fitness equipment, accessories, and surfacing materials.
• Includes design, installation, project management, warranty, and long‑term maintenance services (minimum 5‑year equipment warranty, 1‑year installation warranty).
• Pricing is a fixed discount off the vendor’s published price list; an administrative fee of 2 % of monthly purchases is payable to U.S. Communities.
• Environmental and sustainability requirements (ISO 9001/14001, recycled content) and MWSBE utilization reporting are mandatory.
• Contract term July 1 2017 – June 30 2020 with two optional two‑year extensions, allowing the City to scale purchases up to roughly $100 million annually across the U.S. Communities alliance.