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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The First Renewal Of Blanket Purchase Agreement PA601301 With Financial Statement Services, Inc. For Utility Bill Printing And Mailing Services In An Annual Amount Up To $300,000.00 For The Period From September 28, 2026, Through September 27, 2027.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Utilities (“Department”) invoices more than 40,000 customer accounts for water, sewer, and stormwater charges monthly. Since September 28, 2018, these billing services have been outsourced to Cathedral Corporation, LLC (“Cathedral”).
On August 30, 2023, the City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. R-2023-250, approving Blanket Purchase Agreement PA600734 (“PA600734”) in an annual amount not to exceed $300,000.00 with Cathedral for utility bill printing and mailing services.
On July 1, 2025, Cathedral was acquired by Financial Statement Services, Inc. (“FSSI”), an employee-owned, WBE-certified document outsourcing company that helps businesses maximize their impact and strategic value through highly customizable print, mail, digital and direct mail solutions. FSSI serves the financial, insurance, healthcare, and other regulated industries and is well-versed in the security and data practices necessary to manage confidential customer information and remain compliant.
On December 10, 2025, City Manager Memo PU-26-29 originally allocated $80,000.00 to FSSI for a nine-month period to ensure the uninterrupted printing and mailing of customer statements and avoid a lapse in service.
On April 22, 2026, Blanket Purchase Agreement PA601301 with FSSI, formerly PA600734, was established to prevent a lapse in service and maintain regulatory compliance.
FSSI’s services include billing envelope provision, labeling, folding, insert...
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