SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Title
Approve a purchase order increase to the Superlative Group Inc. for sales services for the Imagine Clearwater project in the amount of $45,000.00, bringing the total to $204,000.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On March 3, 2022, Council approved the issuance of a purchase order to The Superlative Group, Inc., pursuant to RFP 50-21, Asset Inventory, Valuation and Naming Rights Services for Phase I of professional services to identify sponsorship opportunities following completion of the Imagine Clearwater Project.
The Superlative Group (Superlative) completed Phase I of the project and identified sponsorship opportunities of assets located at Coachman Park, as well as surrounding amenities comparable to entertainment venues nationwide.
On February 2, 2023, Council approved entering Phase II with Superlative for sponsorship sales services for the Imagine Clearwater Project increasing purchase order 22000925 to $159,000.00 for these services.
Phase II of the agreement with Superlative is for a period of eighteen months; however, the previously approved agenda item authorized payments for only twelve of the eighteen months.
Staff is requesting an additional $45,000.00 to cover the additional six months increasing the purchase order from $159,000.00 to $204,000.00 to correct this oversight.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in General Fund Non-Departmental cost code 0107010-530100, Professional Services, to fund the cost of this contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In approving this adjustment to the existing purchase order for Superlative as noted, above, the City will support following City of Clearwater Strategic Plan Objectives:
• 2.1: strengthening public-private initiatives;
• 2.2: cultivating a business climate;
• 2.3: promoting Clearwater as a premier destination for cultural experiences and tourism; and
• 3.3: promoting marketing and outreach strategies that encourage stakeholder engagement, enhance community education, and build public trust.
Downtown Clearwater and specifically Coachman Park has been and will continue to serve as a premiere destination for residents and tourists alike and host to a variety of shows and cultural- and community-reinforcing events and celebrations. The efforts made by Superlative will aid in enhancing the Downtown and Coachman Park specifically and are supported by the noted Strategic Plan Objectives.
