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Competitive Bid Reports - C2  A




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Raul J. Aguila, Interim City Manager 
DATE:April  29, 2021
 



SUBJECT:REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2021-188-WG FOR PROFESSIONAL TENNIS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE FLAMINGO PARK TENNIS CENTER.

RECOMMENDATION

The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) for  the management and operation of the Flamingo Park Tennis Center.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

The City of Miami Beach, Florida is seeking proposals to provide professional tennis management and operations services for the Flamingo Park Tennis Center, in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of the RFP and any resulting agreement. 

 

The goal of the RFP is to engage a professional tennis management firm for the Flamingo Park Tennis Center that will be responsible for tennis instruction and the operation and maintenance of the tennis center (including court maintenance, the pro shop, and a food and beverage concession).  

ANALYSIS

The RFP seeks proposals for management and operation of the City of Miami Beach’s Flamingo Park Tennis Center. The scope of services requested includes tennis instruction, and the operation and maintenance of the tennis courts, pro shop, and a food and beverage concession. The required services include those customarily associated with the operation of a first class public tennis center and permitted special events (e.g., tournaments) related to the tennis center activities. The pertinent areas of the RFP (attached) include:

 

  •  SCOPE OF WORK.  Please Reference, Appendix A, RFP 2021-188-WG for Professional Tennis Management and Operation Services at the City’s Flamingo Park Tennis Center (attached).

  •  SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.  Please Reference Section 0300, RFP 2021-188-WG for Professional Tennis Management and Operation Services at the City’s Flamingo Park Tennis Center (attached).

  •  CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION.  Please Reference Section 0400, RFP 2021-188-WG for Professional Tennis Management and Operation Services at the City’s Flamingo Park Tennis Center (attached).

Following the receipt of proposals an Evaluation Committee will review proposals in accordance with the criteria established in the RFP.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

Based on the 2019 Resident Survey, 80.1% of residents are satisfied with the quality of Parks recreational programs.  In order to expand on the quality of services in this area, the City seeks a qualified provider of management and operation services for the Flamingo Park Tennis Center. 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

It is not anticipated that grant funding will be utilized for this project.

CONCLUSION

The City Manager recommends that the Mayor and Commission authorize the issuance of RFP 2021-188-WG for Professional Tennis Management and Operation Services at the City’s Flamingo Park Tennis Center.

Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No No 

Strategic Connection

Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation/Procurement

ATTACHMENTS:
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Draft Solicitation