HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit ATO: Emilio T. Gonzdlez, Ph.D
City Manager
FROM: Annie Perez, CPPO
Director aw
Department of Procurement
BACKGROUND
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 30, 2019
SUBJECT: Waiver of Competitive Bidding Per Section 18-
85(a) of the City Code, for the restoration of mural
and artwork in Allapattah
REFERENCES: N/A
ENCLOSURES:
The City of Miami ("City") in conjunction with District 1, wishes to engage Xavier Cortada, Inc. for the restoration of mural
and artwork in the Allapattah area. This restoration will entail restoring the existing alligator mural (including an enhancement
to the backdrop), and the art work of the mangrove seedlings in the flyover's three columns, which will be repainted with new
designs. The cost of this restoration is $32,750.00. Xavier Cortada, Inc. is the original artist of the aforementioned mural and
artwork.
With time, the mural and artwork have faded and deteriorated due to South Florida's climate and outside conditions. It would
not be feasible, or in the City's best interest to commission a different artist other than the original artist, to restore the mural
and artwork to ensure their preservation for time to come.
RECOMMENDATION
In light of the above mentioned, and pursuant to Section 18-85, as amended, it is respectfully recommended that you, as the
City Manager, waive competitive sealed bidding methods, via this written finding and reasons herein. Said waiver shall need
to be ratified, confirmed, and approved by the Commission, by a four-fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, during an advertised
public hearing.
Your signature below confirms your approval of waiving competitive sealed bidding methods for the restoration of mural and
artwork in the Allapattah area.
APPROVED: I4 Date: �LU��
Emilio . Gonzdlez, City Manager
PR 19153