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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order With Bliss Products And Services, Inc. For The Purchase And Installation Of Playground Equipment, Safety Surfacing And A Shade System At Sal Oliveri Veterans Park, A General Obligation Bond Project, In The Amount Of $144,414.00 Based Upon The School District Of Manatee County’s Bid No. MCSD No.21-0053-MR In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Purchasing Code (Piggyback).
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
On March 12, 2019, City residents passed the General Obligation Bond to fund a variety of Citywide public improvement projects, which includes funding for improvements of Parks, Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Open Space and Golf.
Sal Oliveri Veterans Park was identified as part of this effort and the scope of improvements includes replacing playground equipment, a safety surface, a shade system; resurfacing the sport court, walkway and parking lot; and replacing ancillary park equipment.
The Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Assistant Director Financial Services for Procurement recommend that the City Commission approve issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $144,414 to Bliss Products and Services, Inc. Pricing is based on a contract with the School District of Manatee County, which was competitively bid.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this project was included in the amended FY 2021 Capital Improvement Plan, and is available in account number 333.309901.57200.563010.001201.000.000.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
David Vazquez, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Ricky Engle, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager, Sustainable Development