From
Mae Smith
Title
Price agreement for the rental of two carnival amusement rides from Carnival Americana, in the amount of $20,000 per year, for the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Prairie Lights event for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $100,000, if all extensions are exercised, and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options as long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Rick Herold, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This agreement will be for rental of two large amusement rides that can accommodate children and adults of all ages. All rides (and concessions if applicable) installed and ready for operation no later than the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Notice of bid #16126 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, The State’s Electronic Business Daily, and Bid Sync; it was distributed to eight vendors. There were no Grand Prairie vendors. A total of one bid was received as shown on attachment A.
Carnival Americana is the apparent low bidder and is recommended for award.
This item was reviewed and approved by Finance and Government Committee on September 6, 2016.
Financial Consideration
Funds are available in the FY 2016/2017 Prairie Lights operating budget 318410 - 61605 for $15,000 and 318410 - 61610 for $5,000 and will be charged accordingly. Funding for future fiscal years will be paid from that year’s approved budgets.