Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approval to Piggyback the School District of Manatee County Agreement #26-0041-MR for Park and Playground Equipment - City Contract #20260113.
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Submitted By: Max Previlon, CPPB, Procurement Management Division (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to Enjoy Culture, Nature and Recreation.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Max Previlon, CPPB, PMD.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie Shade America, Inc.
3. Purpose: To develop environmentally responsible shade systems that help parks stay cool, safe, and inviting while supporting long-term community wellbeing.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: This Agreement shall be effective from the date upon which all parties have executed it through August 31, 2030.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Implementing shade systems in parks provides the City with numerous benefits, including improved public health by reducing heat-related risks and encouraging safe outdoor activity, increased park usage throughout the day and year, and enhanced quality of life through more comfortable and inviting public spaces. Shade structures also support sustainability goals by helping mitigate urban heat, protecting park equipment from sun damage, and extending the lifespan of City assets. Additionally, they contribute to economic and community benefits by boosting neighborhood appeal, reducing long-term maintenance and healthcare costs, and creating more usable spaces for recreation, events, and community engagement.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The estimated total cost for the four-year agreement term is $2,000,000.00, based on an anticipated annual expenditure of $500,000.00. This projection reflects the expected level of services and historical usage patterns over the contract period.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve, per Code Section 35.08(a)(9), to Piggybac...
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