Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Award Contract # 20200025 for a Master Plan for The Port District.
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Submitted By: Jason Bezak, Procurement Agent I, Procurement Management Department (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Jason Bezak, Procurement Management Department.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and LandDesign, Inc.
3. Purpose: It is the intent of the City to procure the services of a qualified and licensed Design Professional to provide a conceptual design of a Port District Master Plan.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: The Contract Period is 195 calendar days with no option to renew.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The Port Master Plan would incorporate and weave together Riverwalk North and South to plan for a dynamic Riverwalk district that improves cultural and physical connectivity to offer something for everyone.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The total amount to be paid by the City to the Consultant is on a "time and expense" basis for a total amount of $200,000.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council award Contract # 20200025 to LandDesign, Inc. to provide the City for a Master Plan for The Port District.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council reject Contract # 20200025 and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Port Master Plan advances the City's Strategic Goal of Culture, Nature and Fun Activities. The desire for a Riverwalk District has long been prioritized by City Council and is among the key recommendations in the proposed Parks & Recreation 10-Year Master Plan. The plan will activate the local area and be a premier destination location for the surrounding communities.
Issues/Analysis: On August 24, 2020, City Council approved staff to begin negotiations with LandDesign, Inc. Staff held negotiation me...
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