The city council will consider a cooperative purchase of a new pavilion at Cottonwood Park through Buyboard contract #781-25. The transaction with Whirlix Design, Inc. carries a total cost of $165,051.
Reese Pennington
July 15, 20261 min read
The city council is reviewing a proposal to acquire a new pavilion for Cottonwood Park.
The project involves Whirlix Design, Inc. as the designated vendor for the cooperative purchase.
The acquisition will utilize the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, known as Buyboard.
The specific agreement governing this transaction is identified as contract #781-25.
The total cost for the pavilion and associated services is set at $165,051.
Council members will vote on the cooperative purchase during the July 13, 2026 meeting.
City Council Meeting (2026-07-13). Retrieved from https://richardsontx.new.swagit.com/videos/393331
Reese Pennington
Reese Pennington covers Richardson city hall, the council, and county government.
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