SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve blanket purchase order to Pyrotechnico of New Castle, PA for $95,000 to provide fireworks displays for special events, most notably the Fourth of July Ceremony (RFP 1-15), one one-year renewal terms at the City's option, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City issued a request for proposal (RFP 1-15) in April 2015 for fireworks. The successful bidder was Pyrotechnico of New Castle, PA and a Blanket Purchase Order (BR510720) was issued for $95,000 with two one-year renewal terms at the City’s option.
Pyrotechnico provided excellent service the past year and staff is recommending a renewal of the contract for the second year under the terms of the original RFP.
Since the amount of the contract over a three-year term exceeds $100,000, staff is seeking Council approve this item.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for the Blanket Purchase Order will come from a variety of operating codes but primarily from the special events cost center 010-01814.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A