AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING CO. FOR THE BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY PURSUANT TO RFP NO. 08-30-17-11.
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BACKGROUND:
On August 6, 2017, the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 08-30-17-11 to contract with a qualified company to provide a professional fireworks display, approximately 25 minutes long, for the annual Butterfly Festival. Solicitations were electronically sent to twenty-two prospective vendors, and four responsive proposals were received.
DISCUSSION:
The submittals were evaluated based on the criteria in the RFP by the Selection Committee comprised of Ryan Banyas, Fire Inspector; Danielle DeBarros, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation; Ernest Fontan, Deputy Fire Marshal; Bernadette Hughes, Assistant to the City Manager; and Leonardo Moleiro, Special Events Planner. After evaluating the four submittals, Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Co. was ranked number one. The initial contract period is for three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The cost for each year is $24,900.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $ 24,900
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Account No. 0183-4801, Recreation Special Events.