HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetterTO: The Honorable Mayor and DATE: August 28, 2006
Members of the City Commission
SUBJECT: A Resolution of
the Miami City Commission
authorizing the purchase and
installation of playground
equipment by the Bayfront
Park Management Trust from
AmericanPark &. Plays anc,, in •
'an ainount not exceed
$206,323.10, pursuant to
Miami -Dade County Contract
No. 4907-1/06.
FROM: Timothy F. Schmand
Executive Director
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the Miami City Commission adopt the attached Resolution
authorizing the Bayfront Park Management Trust to purchase and install playground equipment from
American Park & Play, Inc,, in an amount not to exceed $206,323.10, pursuant to the City of Miami
Purchasing Department's right to use Miami -Dade County Contract No, 4907-1/06.
BACKGROUND
The Bayfront Park Management Trust (Trust) was created to direct, operate, manage and maintain
Bayfront and Bicentennial Parks for the purposes of ensuring maximum community utilization and
enjoyment. The Trust considered the installation of a children's play area at Bayfront Park as a
means to this goal and at its May 22, 2006, board meeting directed the executive director to proceed
with the playground project. The Trust reviewed two proposals and at its June 26, 2006, board
meeting directed the executive director to negotiate a final proposal with American Park & Play, Inc.,
pursuant to the City of Miami Purchasing Department's right to use Miami -Dade County Contract
No. 4907-1/06 The Trust, at its July 24, 2006, board meeting then authorized the executive director
to proceed with the proposal submitted by Park & Play, Inc., and approved the total playground
project in an amount not to exceed $260,000.00. The proposed amount payable to American Park &
Play, Inc., for the playground equipment, with installation, is $206,323,10. However, the design of
the playground will include a play sculpture under separate contract with another firm, hence the
$260,000,00 total project cost. Funds are allocated in the 2006-07 BPMT capital Budget under Land
Improvements.
TFS/jrg