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MOTION TO APPROVE A TWO YEAR AGREEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT PINES RECREATION CENTER WITH ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING CO., FOR $35,000 FOR EACH YEAR FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states, "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7) states, "The following contractual services are not subject to the competitive bid procurement requirement:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7)(m) states, "Entertainment services (performing artists, entertainment and amusements at festivals or special events)."
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval.
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Co., has been providing the fireworks display for the City's annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Pines Recreation since 2016. The previous agreement with Zambelli expired on July 5, 2023.
2. The City is seeking to establish a new two year agreement for the fireworks display for the Fourth of July celebrations in 2024 and 2025.
3. The Recreation and Cultural Arts Department received a proposal from Zambelli for $35,000 per show to provide a 25 minute fireworks display with 1,215 shells. This pr...
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